This season will be an important one for consumers interested in buying High Definition televisions.You'll have more choices than ever before this year when buying an HDTV. Larger sets and more manufacturers producing sets are helping to bring down prices. Plus you get even more features than last year in many cases.
We recently turned to our friends at C/net to give us a heads up on the best types of HDTVs to buy this year.
We hope you'll take the time to click on a review of each to help you make an informed decision BEFORE you head to the store. Remember, there will be some great deals during the holidays. If you are in the market to buy, now may be the time. Click on the model number to read a review of each from the experts.
Pioneer PDP-5080HD: This TV produces the deepest shade of black and thus one of the best pictures currently available. Starts at $2087
Sony KDL-46XBR4: Although not quite as impressive as the best plasmas, this 46-incher outperforms any flat-panel LCD. Starts around $2277
Samsung LN-T4681F: A breakthrough in LCD picture quality with some issues, this LED-powered set will impress the staunchest videophiles. Starts around $3399
Samsung LN-T4671F - 46" LCD TV: While a few issues hamper its judder-busting video processing, this 120Hz TV is still one of the best-performing LCD HDTVs available. Starts around $2077
Samsung FP-T5084: With accurate color and deep black levels, the 50-inch plasma's picture stands up well against some tough competition. Starts around $1837
Panasonic TH-58PZ700U: Although it costs more than just about any rear-projection big-screen, the 58-inch plasma offers superb image quality. Starts around $2997
Panasonic TH-42PZ700U: For those who can spare no expense, this set is for you - a plasma offers the best picture quality in its size class. Starts around $1250
Samsung HP-T5064: The picture quality of the set places it among the top tier of 50-inch plasma HDTVs. Starts around $1225
Panasonic TH-50PX77U: Deep black levels and a new antiglare screen make the 50-inch model one of the top choices among plasma HDTVs. Starts around $1327
Sony KDS-60A2020: This set is a holdover from last year, but it's still one of the better performing, more fully featured HDTVs available. Starts around $2099
Courtesy: C/NET.com
