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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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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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Sony DAV-LF1 wireless home theatre system

Sony's stylish DAV-LF1 home theatre system features wireless rear surround sound speakers.

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Harman Kardon HS 300

This is a superb, well designed and built system, bar the remote control.

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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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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.

Pioneer to outsource plasma, sell LCDs

Pioneer will stop making plasma display panels in an effort to turn around its money-losing business, the Japanese electronics maker has said.

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.

Sony: We're staying in plasma TV market

Sony Electronics has issued a statement refuting reports that it's getting out of the plasma TV business.

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.

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.

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?

CNET.com.au's quick guide to TV types

Read our guide to the pros and cons of new, high-tech TVs, and you'll feel a whole lot more confident when you hit your local electronics store.

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?

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?

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.

HD TV 101: A beginner's guide

HD TV doesn't need to be an incomprehensible morass of technical terms, jargon and marketing hype, but it does have some unique requirements. In this guide, we'll take you through what to expect.

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