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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 65 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind its red frame, the Samsung LN52A650 LCD TV will reward you with a massive feature set and excellent picture quality. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 46 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the accuracy of its THX mode and great black-level performance, the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the best-performing HDTVs available. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic DMP-BD35 represents the best value in standalone Blu-ray players, with excellent image quality, a comprehensive feature set, and a price that's significantly lower than the PS3. Read review

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, 5.7 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level plasma TVs. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 1000000:1, 15000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 500, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The combination of its small design, solid feature set, and excellent image quality make the Sony BDP-S350 a worthwhile standalone Blu-ray player--especially if you can find it for less than $300. Read review

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Stereo

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: Solid picture quality propels the Samsung LN32A450 LCD TV to the front of small-screen class. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD represents the pinnacle of flat-panel HDTV picture quality. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's HL61A750 61-inch rear-projection HDTV delivers excellent overall picture quality, and, compared to flat-panel options, it's a real bargain. Read review

Specs: Rear projection TV, 61 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 67 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console. Read review

Specs: Sony PlayStation 3 - Game console, BD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Cell Broadband Engine, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Samsung's LED-backlit LN46A950 represents the peak of flat-panel LCD TV performance and picture quality, with a price to match. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 1000000:1, 1080p, Charcoal gray

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 52-inch Sony KDL-52XBR6 LCD is a bit too expensive for the level of picture quality it delivers, but its styling and best-in-class black levels help its case. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 50000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, High-gloss piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5 bands, Remote control, 17.1 in x 14.8 in x 6.9 in, 24.9 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Accurate color helps set apart the excellent picture quality of the Samsung PN50A550 50-inch plasma TV. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1000000:1, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN46A650, but we did review a larger model in the series. Read review

Specs: 46 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 32-inch Panasonic TC-32LX85 delivers surprisingly impressive picture quality for a small-screen LCD TV. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 500, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Although expensive and light on features compared with consumer sets, Panasonic's TH-50PF11UK 50-inch professional plasma monitor delivers pro-level picture quality. Read review

Specs: Plasma panel, 50 in, 1200 cd/m2, 1000000:1, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's HT-CT100 soundbar/subwoofer audio system is a phenomenal value that sounds great with movies and music. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, AV receiver, Speaker system, None, Surround Sound, 250 Watt

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung BD-P2550 adds Netflix and Pandora to an already well-featured and top-performing Blu-ray player, with only some minor disc compatibility issues giving us pause. Read review

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Surround Sound, 6.8 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 773 reviews

The Bottom Line: It lacks the graphical prowess and rich media features of the Xbox 360 and the PS3, but the Nintendo Wii's combination of unique motion-sensitive controllers and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist. Read review

Specs: Nintendo Wii - Game console, Desktop, Nintendo Wii disc, Nintendo GAMECUBE disc, IBM PowerPC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1173 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat. Read review

Specs: Xbox 360 - Game console, DVD-ROM, 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's midlevel KDL-46W4100 gets you solid dejudder video processing but otherwise its picture quality falls short of the top tier. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 30000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Gloss piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a five-disc changer, wireless rear speakers, and an integrated iPod dock, the Panasonic SC-PT760 offers a solid value for anyone looking for an affordable all-in-one home theater solution. Read review

Specs: Home theater system, Speaker system, DVD changer / AV receiver, DVD changer, CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Video CD, Surround Sound, 1000 Watt, Remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 2000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9, Chrome

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although not quite the best HDTV we've tested so far, the wallet-busting, LED-powered Sony KDL-55XBR8 comes mighty close. Read review

Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, 1000000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Gloss piano black