Mitsubishi WD-82737

For those that want a truly impressive HDTV, the sheer size and value of the 82-inch Mitsubishi WD-82737 is hard to beat. Extremely accurate colors deliver a good picture overall, but blacks could be deeper. Unlike front projectors -- the only other practical consideration for those looking for very big screen sizes -- performance in well-lit rooms is stellar, and niceties include a tuner and built-in audio system. The 22-inch deep cabinet is imposing, but flat panels in similar screen sizes are rare and not even remotely affordable for most. Like all Mitsubishi RPTVs, the WD-82737 is 3-D-ready, though you'll need a pretty powerful computer and an accessory kit (*Est. $200) to take advantage of the feature. If you could get by with a smaller screen size, the 65-inch Mitsubishi WD-65737 (*Est. $1,500) has an identical performance, and might fit better in many rooms. Other screen sizes include 60 inches and 72 inches.

Reviews of the 82-inch Mitsubishi WD-82737 are rare, but CNET offers a hands-on evaluation of a smaller rear-projection HDTV in the series. User reviews are limited, but we did spot one at Crutchfield.com. There is some discussion of this TV and others in the series at AVSForum.com.