A unique design and best-in-class calibration controls cannot quite make up for the lighter black levels of the LG 47LG60 47-inch flat-panel LCD TV.

Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level flat-panel HDTVs.

CNET did not review the Samsung LN46A650, but we did review a larger model in the series.

CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A650, but we did review a larger model in the series.

If you don't mind its red frame, the Samsung LN52A650 LCD HDTV will reward you with a massive feature set and excellent picture quality.

Solid picture quality propels the Samsung LN32A450 LCD to the front of small-screen class.

CNET did not review the Samsung PN58A550, but we did review the smaller model in the series.

CNET did not review the Panasonic TH-42PZ85U, but we did review a larger model in the series.

CNET did not review the Panasonic TH-42PZ85U, but we did review a larger model in the series.

A couple of issues keep its picture out of the top tier, but excellent black-level performance still makes the Panasonic TH-46PZ85U plasma HDTV stand out from the pack.