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Best HDTVs (44 - 54 inches)
Welcome to the big time. HDTVs from 44 to 54 inches include big-screen plasmas and LCDs, as well as a few rear-projection models. These are the kinds of televisions that demand high-def to look their best and reward great source material with outstanding pictures.
Panasonic TH-50PZ800U
8.7 Excellent (reviewed 5/23/08)
With the accuracy of its THX mode and great black-level performance, the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the best-performing HDTVs available.
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Pioneer PDP-5020FD
8.4 Excellent (reviewed 7/18/08)
Best-in-class black levels and excellent all-around performance places the Pioneer PDP-5020FD near the top of the picture quality heap, but it will cost you.
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Panasonic TH-50PZ850U
8.3 Excellent (reviewed 7/1/08)
The Panasonic TH-50PZ850U's color accuracy issues prevent it from topping the high-end plasma HDTV heap, but excellent picture quality and unique interactive features maintain its appeal.
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Samsung PN50A650
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 8/27/08)
Although its black levels aren't the deepest, accurate color and a red frame still distinguish the Samsung PN50A650 from the pack.
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Samsung LN52A650
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 4/29/08)
If you don't mind its red frame, the Samsung LN52A650 LCD HDTV will reward you with a massive feature set and excellent picture quality.
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Samsung PN50A550
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 4/14/08)
Accurate color helps set apart the excellent picture quality of the Samsung PN50A550 50-inch plasma HDTV.
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Samsung LN46A550
7.7 Very good (reviewed 8/8/08)
The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD HDTV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance.
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Panasonic TH-46PZ85U
7.7 Very good (reviewed 4/17/08)
A couple of issues keep its picture out of the top tier, but excellent black-level performance still makes the Panasonic TH-46PZ85U plasma HDTV stand out from the pack.
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Samsung LN46A750
7.7 Very good (reviewed 6/26/08)
The excellent picture quality and unique interactive features of the Samsung LN46A750 flat-panel LCD aren't quite worth the higher price tag.
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Sony KDL-46Z4100
7.6 Very good (reviewed 8/8/08)
Sony's well-featured, smartly styled KDL-46Z4100 performs well enough, but its picture doesn't match that of the best LCDs.
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LG 50PG60
7.6 Very good (reviewed 6/12/08)
Although its THX mode isn't as accurate as we'd like to see, the LG 50PG60 50-inch plasma TV still delivers a good picture.
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Vizio SV470XVT
7.3 Very good (reviewed 8/21/08)
The Vizio SV470XVT represents a viable alternative for LCD HDTV bargain hunters who want 120Hz processing.
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Sony KDL-46W4100
7.3 Very good (reviewed 6/4/08)
Sony's midlevel KDL-46W4100 gets you solid dejudder video processing but otherwise its picture quality falls short of the top tier.
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LG 47LG60
7.3 Very good (reviewed 5/7/08)
A unique design and best-in-class calibration controls cannot quite make up for the lighter black levels of the LG 47LG60 47-inch flat-panel LCD TV.
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