German Flat-panel TVs

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Sony KDL-32S3000, but we did review a larger model in the series.

Specs: LCD TV, 26 in, 450, 6000:1, 800:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Black

The Bottom Line: CNET checks out the Panasonic TH-PH9UK series, the company's 2006 line of industrial plasma HDTVs.

Specs: Plasma panel, 37 in, 10000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9

The Bottom Line: CNET checks out the Panasonic TH-PH9UK series, the company's 2006 line of industrial plasma HDTVs.

Specs: Plasma panel, 42 in, 10000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9, Black

The Bottom Line: The Sony MFM-HT205 is a double threat, serving as both a TV and a computer monitor. This 20-inch wide-screen LCD features an impressive array of video connections, and it wowed us with its image quality. It will suit the work and entertainment needs of all but the most discerning graphics professionals.

Specs: LCD TV, 20 in, 470 cd/m2, 1600:1, 1680 x 1050, 16:9

Editors' Take: CNET previews this television and compares it to other models in the manufacturer's full product lineup.

Specs: Plasma panel, 42 in, 930 cd/m2, 4000:1, 852 x 480, 16:9, Black

Editors' Take: CNET previews this television and compares it to other models in the manufacturer's full product lineup.

Specs: Plasma panel, 37 in, 930 cd/m2, 4000:1, 852 x 480, 16:9

The Bottom Line: The Sony MFM-HT75W is a snazzy, well-designed dual-purpose LCD that will please those who want a display that can work and play simultaneously.

Specs: LCD TV, 17 in, 450, 800:1, 1280 x 768, 16:9, Silver

Specs: Plasma panel, 37 in, 4000:1, 852 x 480, 16:9

The Bottom Line: This dark-horse LCD delivers on price but not on picture quality.

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 800 cd/m2, 1200:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

The Bottom Line: This pure-picture panel is far superior to Panasonic's consumer models and smokes every other 50-inch plasma available.

Specs: Plasma panel, 50 in, 545 cd/m2, 3000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9