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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 41 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, 49.9 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 10 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, 41.6 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 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, 49.9 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's 54-inch TC-P54G10 offers superb image quality, plenty of features, and great value, making a strong bid for your big-screen buck. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 54.1 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 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, 30000:1, 1366 x 398, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: With picture quality that matches its less expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, Platinum black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 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, 42 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Manufacturer description: Panasonic's VIERA S1 series Plasma HDTVs are perfect for sports and cinema-quality movies. Panasonic's Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all ... Read more

Specs: Plasma TV, 54.1 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 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, 46 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Manufacturer description: A beautiful design and superior picture are just two of the reasons why the Samsung PN50B530 50" plasma HDTV will amaze you. Its design is nothing short of stunning. And ... Read more

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 2000000:1, 1920 x 1080, Piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 54.1 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 1920 x 1080, Platinum black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite image quality a notch or two below competing plasmas, the LG PS80 series will win over shoppers who prioritize built-in video streaming. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1500 cd/m2, 2000000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Plasma panel, 42 in, 30000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9

• 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: With picture quality that matches its less expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 1920 x 1080, Platinum black

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Manufacturer description: The Panasonic TC P50G15 explores new ways to enjoy TV, with a variety of link functions like HDMI.

Specs: Plasma TV, 49.9 in, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 23 reviews

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

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

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Manufacturer description: The PN50B550 plasma HDTV grabs your attention even when you're not watching TV. Its unique Touch of Color design turns it into a beautiful work of art while 1080p ... Read more

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 2000000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Manufacturer description: VIERA's wide color gamut covers 120% of the HDTV color standard. This approaches the level of colors in cinemas and produces images with extremely rich colors. Enjoy the Internet ... Read more

Specs: Plasma panel, 58 in, 2000000:1, 4000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:09, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: With picture quality that matches its less expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, Platinum black

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Manufacturer description: The U1 Series Plasma HDTV is ideal for sports and movies, with crisp, focused images during fast-moving scenes.

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 2000000:1, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Manufacturer description: The 720p series 4 was designed with many of the same high end components used across Samsung's entire LCD lineup. The series 4 piano black bezel elegantly frames a ... Read more

Specs: Plasma TV, 42.3 in, 1024 x 768, 16:9, Black

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Manufacturer description: The 720p series 4 was designed with many of the same high end components used across Samsung's entire LCD lineup. The series 4 piano black bezel elegantly frames a ... Read more

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1024 x 768, 16:9, Black