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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 600 Hz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Skype, FOX sports, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, Pandora, YouTube

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Skype, FOX sports, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, Pandora, YouTube

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: A low price, excellent picture quality, and bare-bones features make the Panasonic TC-PU50 series a superb entry-level plasma TV value. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1080p, 600 Hz

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.9 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The LG PA4500 is a decent budget TV in many respects but its competitors are able to deliver bigger picture quality for the buck. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 720p, 600 Hz, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Skype, FOX sports, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, Pandora, YouTube

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 60 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 600 Hz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Skype, FOX sports, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, Pandora, YouTube

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.9 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The LG PA4500 is a decent budget TV in many respects but its competitors are able to deliver bigger picture quality for the buck. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 720p, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Plasma TV, 51 in, 1080p, 600 Hz, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: With picture quality on par with the best TVs we've ever tested, the Samsung PND7000 plasma represents an excellent value for videophiles who don't demand to own the top of the line. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 51 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 600 Hz, Wi-Fi, Smart Hub, Samsung Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: With picture quality on par with the best TVs we've ever tested, the Samsung PND7000 plasma represents an excellent value for videophiles who don't demand to own the top of the line. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 59 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 600 Hz, Wi-Fi, Smart Hub, Samsung Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: With picture quality that's nearly the equal of the tough competition, as well as best-in-class design and features, the Samsung PND8000 makes a strong case for being the best overall plasma TV of 2011. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 64 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, Wi-Fi, Samsung SmartTV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 78 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the accuracy of its THX mode and great black-level performance, the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the best-performing HDTVs available. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1080p, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 54 reviews

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level plasma TVs. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 720p

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 720p, 600 Hz, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 60 reviews

The Bottom Line: With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1080p, VIERA CAST, Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Picasa

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it's inexpensive, Hitachi's P50H401 50-inch plasma produces one of the least impressive pictures we've seen lately. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: With picture quality on par with the best TVs we've ever tested, the Samsung PND7000 plasma represents an excellent value for videophiles who don't demand to own the top of the line. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 64 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, Wi-Fi, Samsung SmartTV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's not without its performance gaffes, the midrange Panasonic TC-PS2 series of plasma TVs still offers very good image quality for the price. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 1080p, 600 Hz, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's TC-PG20/25 series offers a highly tempting mix of features, value, and initial picture quality, but long-term black-level performance is still an open question. Read review

Specs: Plasma panel, 46 in, 1080p, 600 Hz, Ethernet, Pandora, Netflix, VIERA CAST, Amazon Video on Demand, Picasa, YouTube, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Plasma TV, 43 in, 720p, 600 Hz, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 67 reviews

The Bottom Line: Anchored by great connectivity, the Hitachi 42HDS69 competes well against other 42-inch plasmas in both price and picture quality. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 1080i, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though it's not without its performance gaffes, the midrange Panasonic TC-PS2 series of plasma TVs still offers very good image quality for the price. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 1080p, 600 Hz, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's not without its performance gaffes, the midrange Panasonic TC-PS2 series of plasma TVs still offers very good image quality for the price. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1080p, 600 Hz, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it requires more than a few picture quality trade-offs, the Panasonic TC-P50X1 delivers the best black-levels-to-dollars ratio of any HDTV we've tested. Read review

Specs: Plasma panel, 50 in, 720p, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Plasma TV, 59 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 600 Hz, EPA Energy Star