Samsung HL67A750

Description: The Samsung HL67A750 is a 67-inch, rear-projection TV. Compared to other rear-projection TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,080.

Pros: Has a 67-inch screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced TVs. In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a screen size is $2,720. With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition. (It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for those who want as large a screen as possible. In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming. Can connect to a computer via VGA (HD-15).

Value: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price. However, the average price of rear-projection TVs with similar viewable size is considerably more -- right around $2,720.

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