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Panasonic TH-42PX60U

With a built-in HD tuner, generous connectivity with two HDMI inputs, 1,024 x 768 native resolution, and SD card slot for displaying digital photos, this Panasonic TV "sets the standard for value among full-featured 42-inch plasmas," according to CNET editors.

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Sony KDS-R60XBR1 (60")

CNET Editors' Choice winner; displays every detail of the highest-resolution HDTV format, 1080i; digital cable ready; ATSC tuner; picture in picture; multiple aspect-ratio selections; 3 picture modes; 3 selectable color temperatures; tons of inputs. Also available with 50-inch display.

Samsung HL-P5085W (50")

Unique pedestal design; native resolution of 1,280 x 720 (for 720p high-definition programming); no built-in HDTV tuner or CableCard slot; 4 selectable color temperatures.

HP MD6580n (65")

1080p resolution; accepts 1080p sources via HDMI; ATSC and NTSC tuners; digital cable ready; 5 aspect ratio controls; 4 color temperature presets; thumbnail selector lets you see 10 different inputs at once. Also available with 58-inch display.

Mitsubishi WD-52525 (52")

Displays 720p HDTV; picture in picture; digital cable ready; built-in HDTV tuner; 3 selectable color temperatures; 6 aspect-ratio modes; full set of A/V inputs; 4 flash memory card slots for viewing digital photos.