The Bottom Line: Although its picture quality can't quite live up to the high price, the Samsung UNB7000 series is a technological and design tour de force.
Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, Black
Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 1920 x 1080, Black
Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 1920 x 1080, Black
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.
Specs: Plasma TV, 49.9 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Specs: Plasma TV, 41.6 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Specs: Plasma TV, 46 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
The Bottom Line: Although better-performing 52-inch models are available for less money, the 55-inch Vizio VF550XVT will appeal to less-critical viewers who want a bigger screen.
Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, 500, 50000:1, 1400:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
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.
Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 2000000:1, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9