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46-inch LCD TV

*Est. $2,300 Compare Prices

This Samsung LCD TV is feature-rich and a great performer. Pluses include an LED backlight that is energy-efficient and produces blacks that are deeper and richer than most competitors. Colors are terrific, and there are… plenty of controls for those who like to tweak things to their liking. A 240 Hz refresh rate and technology to smooth out images when watching movies are other pluses. The TV can also stream some content from the web or from compatible computers and other devices. The 1.2-inch thick cabinet creates a striking statement even when the TV is off.

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HDGuru.com: Though some of the comments regarding how Samsung markets its LED-backlit LCD TVs might be too complex, there's lots of ...

ConsumerReports.org: The 46-inch Samsung UN46B8000 is tested by ConsumerReports.org for its latest update. Discussion is woefully brief, but ratings ...

CNET: David Katzmaier complains about the limited viewing angle and reflective screen of the Samsung UN46B8000. On the other hand, ...

Amazon.com: The 46-inch Samsung UN46B7000 scores a solid rating of 4.5 stars (out of a possible five) from about two dozen owners. A few ...

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50-inch plasma TV

Panasonic Viera TC-P50V10

*Est. $2,100 Compare Prices

Among plasma TVs, the Panasonic Viera TC-P50V10 is widely hailed for delivering great picture quality and a ton of features. Blacks are deep and inky -- among the best of any current HDTV. Tons of picture controls are… provided for those who love to tinker, and for those who don't, a THX mode delivers excellent picture quality for movies right out of the box. Internet connectivity is provided by Panasonic's VieraCast feature, which includes access to content such as YouTube videos, Amazon Video on Demand and more. The design -- especially the "one sheet of glass" look -- is widely praised.

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CNET: CNET goes into great depth in this report on the Panasonic Viera TC-P50V10 50-inch HDTV, including a comparison with the ...

ConsumerReports.org: The Panasonic TC-P50V10 is included in ConsumerReports.org's current ratings of plasma TVs. Discussion is far shorter than what ...

AVSForum.com: The thread discussing Panasonic's TC-PV10 series of plasma TVs, including the 50-inch Panasonic Viera TC-P50V10, runs more than ...

Amazon.com: Amazon.com is home to more than a dozen user reviews of the 50-inch Panasonic Viera TC-P50V10. Most seem very pleased with the ...

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1080p projector

Optoma HD20

*Est. $1,000 Compare Prices

The Optoma HD20 delivers 1080p resolution and picture quality that's good enough to please all but the most demanding of viewers, but it's the value that has critics most impressed. The HD20 is the best of a small handful… of $1,000 1080p projectors -- a price point that was a pipe dream just a few years ago. More expensive projectors have somewhat better blacks, but that's made up for by excellent color performance. The HD20 is also bright enough to stand up to the light levels in a family room or other locations where absolute darkness isn't possible. Because this is a DLP projector, installation could be a challenge in some rooms, and those few who see DLP's rainbow effect would likely be happier with another choice.

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ProjectorReviews.com: ProjectorReviews.com offers one of the more in-depth reports we've seen of the Optoma HD20. Colors are great, at least partially ...

ProjectorCentral.com: The review of the Optoma HD20 at ProjectorCentral.com is not quite as detailed as the one at ProjectorReviews.com, but it still ...

PCMag.com: The Optoma HD20 is called a "game changer" among 1080p front projectors. Price and picture quality are why. Bench testing reveals ...

TrustedReviews.com: In his review of the British version of the Optoma HD20, John Archer says that while better projectors are available, the ...

Amazon.com: Though there are still too few user reviews to form a solid consensus, coverage of the Optoma HD20 is very promising so far. ...

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