Consumer Reports: Best Flat-Screen HDTV Ever?
The magazine raves about Panasonic's new 50-inch Plasma set.
By Swanni
The question is guaranteed to spark immediate debate among high-def enthusiasts. Some might argue for a particular LCD while others will swear by a certain Plasma model.
But in the November issue of Consumer Reports, the magazine's staff says the new Panasonic 50-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV "has the best picture quality of any flat-panel TV we've ever tested."
The publication says the set, model 50PZ700U, reproduces "the finest detail in HD content, with rich vibrant colors and deep blacks."
Consumer Reports gives the set a score of 81 out of a possible 100, two points higher than a Samsung 46-inch LCD which got a 79.
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The magazine notes that the Panasonic 50-inch Plasma set retails for about $2,900, but it's now available at Amazon.com for $2,046.
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The publication says the Panasonic 50-inch Plasma HDTV delivers an "excellent" picture quality for high-def content, standard-definition TV and standard-definition DVDs.
The top-rated LCD HDTV, the Samsung 46-inch (model: LN-T4661F), also gets "excellent" ratings in all three categories. The flat-panel set retails for $2,500, but is now available at Amazon.com for $1,947.
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