Wide Flat-panel TVs

The Bottom Line: Although better-performing 52-inch models are available for less money, the 55-inch Vizio VF550XVT will appeal to less-critical viewers who want a bigger screen.

Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, 500, 50000:1, 1400:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: The accurate color and deep feature set of Vizio's 1080p VO32LF make it one of the better small-screen LCDs.

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 480 cd/m2, 1300:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-151FD, but we did review a smaller model in the same series.

Specs: Plasma TV, 60 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD represents the pinnacle of flat-panel HDTV picture quality.

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: The Vizio VO32L's mostly solid image quality and fully packed connectivity package make it a top choice among small-screen LCDs.

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 450, 5500:1, 1100:1, 1366 x 765, 16:9

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN-55A950, but we did review a smaller model in the series.

Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, 1000000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: Samsung's LED-backlit LN46A950 represents the peak of flat-panel LCD TV performance and picture quality, with a price to match.

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 1000000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN52A860, but we did review a smaller model in a different series with similar specs.

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 50000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black with deep blue trim

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN46A860, but we did review a model in a different series with similar specs.

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 50000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black with deep blue trim

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN46A850, but we did review a model in a different series with similar specs.

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 50000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black with red trim