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• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Class-leading quality from off-angle can't excuse the expensive Panasonic TC-LWT50's disappointing picture when seen from the sweet spot. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, Edge Light with local dimming, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Skype, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, MLB.tv, Pandora, YouTube

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: LED-LCD, 50 in, 1080p, Direct-lit

• 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, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, Wi-Fi, Smart Hub, Samsung Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 120 Hz, Edge-lit, Wi-Fi, Vizio Internet Apps (V.I.A.), Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 240Hz, Edge Light with local dimming, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 240 Hz, Edge Light with local dimming, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Samsung Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 120 Hz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: Excellent all-around picture quality combined with improved features and styling should make the Panasonic TC-PGT30 TV a favorite among bigger-spending plasma seekers. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 50 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, Skype, FOX sports, Amazon Video, Picasa, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, NHL, YouTube, Netflix, eBay, CinemaNow, NBA, Twitter, Facebook

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 36 reviews

The Bottom Line: Superb all-around picture quality, anchored by the deepest plasma black levels of the year, make the Panasonic TC-PVT30 series the best-performing TV we've tested in 2011. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, Skype, FOX sports, Amazon Video, Picasa, VIERA Connect, MLS, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, NHL, YouTube, Netflix, CinemaNow, NBA, Twitter, Facebook

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Panasonic has joined LG's Smart TV alliance, and in doing so has taken a page out of the Korean giant's book, releasing a smart tv that's loaded with extras. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, Edge-lit, Wi-Fi, Viera Connect

• 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:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although its black levels challenge the best ever, some other picture-related aspects of the Sony XBR-HX909 series don't live up to the high price. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 52 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 240Hz, Full-array w/ local dimming, Ethernet, BRAVIA Internet Video, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The plasma that tries harder. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 51 in, 1080p, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Samsung SmartTV

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: LED-LCD, 50 in, 1080p, 120 Hz, Edge-lit, Wi-Fi, Viera Connect, 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The picture quality of Sony's KDL-EX720 shows some flaws but its efficiency, design, and well-stocked feature list will win plenty of converts. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 240 Hz, Edge Light, BRAVIA Internet Video, 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 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 120 Hz, Edge-lit, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, Edge-lit, Ethernet, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 120 Hz, Edge-lit, Wi-Fi, Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can live with its homely design, the excellent picture quality and feature set of the Panasonic TC-PST30 series combine to make it one of the best plasma TV values available. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, Amazon Video, Picasa, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Netflix, CinemaNow, Twitter, Facebook, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it's blessed with a solid feature set, the picture quality of Sharp LC-LE830U series falls short of most LED-based LCD TVs we've tested. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 52 in, 1080p, 120 Hz, Edge-lit, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Netflix, CinemaNow, Vudu, Blockbuster, Napster, Alphaline, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: With both 2D and 3D sources, Panasonic's flagship TC-PVT20/25 series plasma TV delivers outstanding overall picture quality. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 50 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, VIERA CAST, Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Picasa, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 41 reviews

The Bottom Line: Its 3D is still a work in progress and its 2D picture quality comes up short of the best available, but the high-end Samsung UNC8000 series still offers superb features, solid performance, and unique style. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 240Hz, Edge Light with local dimming, Ethernet, Internet@TV, EPA Energy Star