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Panasonic TH-42PV500A HD plasma television

Panasonic has updated its Viera range of flat panel displays, with the new 42" TH-42PV500A plasma leading the charge.

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Pioneer PDP-LX609A

The Pioneer PDP-LX609A boasts five times greater blacks than previous Kuro models and could be the company's best plasma yet.

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Hitachi 28LD5000TA LCD TV

Hitachi's 71cm LCD TV is a stylish silver unit, HD ready and produces sharp, bright images.

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Samsung PS50A650

Though the Samsung PS50A650 plasma is better than the Panasonic PZ850 feature-wise, it loses out slightly in terms of picture quality.

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Panasonic TX-66PW60A

Panasonic's 66cm TX-66PW60A offers 16:9 viewing to get the most out of your wide screen DVDs -- at a price that won't break your budget.

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Plasma TV on the rebound?

Plasma technologies are enjoying a resurgence, with smaller screen sizes helping to increase worldwide sales by over half in the past year.

Plasma or LCD? Size matters

Your next television will probably be big and flat. But the industry is divided on what technology you'll choose to improve your view of the world.

Panasonic plasma TVs: Now with added Wii-proofing

In response to people hurling Wii-motes and breaking their expensive TVs, Panasonic has come up with a Wii-proof plasma television.

CES 2009 preview: Televisions

This year's CES will bring the usual array of extremely large, easy-to-write-about televisions, as well as OLED, LED LCDs, 200Hz, dejuddering and ultrathins.

Flat screens to go green or be banned

Flat screen television manufacturers will have to become greener after the release of a government discussion paper suggested many plasma and some LCD TVs could be banned for being energy hungry.

Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.

Prevent plasma burn-in

I am looking at purchasing a new TV and am interested in a plasma. Someone told me today about burn-in. What is the average life expectancy of a plasma TV? Should I even worry about it?

TV: LCD vs. DLP vs. plasma

I am leaning toward an LCD rear-projection TV because I don't want to deal with the rainbow effect of DLP rear-projection sets or the burn-in issues with plasma flat panels. I hate the fact that I have to replace a bulb every few years, but it's only a couple hundred bucks, so I guess I can stomach it. Have any strong opinions about one technology over another? Thanks.

Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.

Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. Executive editor David Carnoy tells you what to consider before buying.

Which 42" Plasma is right for you?

42-inch plasma TVs are the hottest size in flat panel sets. But before you jump on the plasma bandwagon, which model offers the best TV experience?

Gaming and computer tips for TVs

Modern flat-panel TVs are like a Swiss army knife with a multitude of functionalities, and so here are some tips to reproduce the best picture quality from your gaming console and computers.

HD TV resolution explained

Is there such a thing as high def and higher def? CNET helps cut through the hype surrounding the various formats of HD resolution.

The more pixels, the merrier?

The number of pixels on a television panel, or its native resolution, determines the amount of detail you'll see on screen. So, it's worth paying more for higher resolutions... or is it?

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