Vizio VM60P 60-Inch Plasma HDTV
The best deal in town for a large-screen flat panel, Vizio’s VM60P is a strong performer to boot, especially with high-definition TV and film content. In exchange for the low $2,500 asking price, you must forfeit a 1080p resolution; otherwise, this 1366 x 768 plasma has a nice complement of features, including four HDMI inputs, Faroudja video processing, and SRS TruSurround XT audio processing. The TV will accept a 1080p signal from a high-definition disc player and downconvert it to its native resolution. It sports a sleek design, with two 20-watt speakers incorporated discreetly within the attractive, brushed-aluminum frame.
www.vizio.com, $2,500

Samsung HL-T5689S 56-Inch Rear-Projection HDTV
This 1080p rear-projection DLP TV uses an LED light engine, designed to address two common DLP issues: bulb replacement and rainbow effect. Great color, detail and contrast produce a beautiful HD image, and the super-thin bezel design emphasizes the 56-inch screen while keeping overall cabinet depth to just 14 inches. This TV is also loaded with features: three HDMI 1.3 inputs, a USB port for photo/MP3 playback, SRS TruSurround XT audio processing, and even built-in Bluetooth to connect with Bluetooth-enabled wireless headphones or a photo printer.
www.samsungusa.com, $2,799

Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR2 46-Inch LCD HDTV
In the rapidly changing world of flat-panel HDTV, this well-received Sony model could already be considered a veteran. The 46-inch, 1080p KDL-46XBR2, part of last year’s high-end XBR line, boasts accurate colors, great detail and an excellent contrast ratio, which combine to produce a gorgeous image with high-definition sources. The XBR LCD line has a stylish aesthetic with a faux-glass frame, and this TV features a nice array of connections and picture controls to fine-tune image quality. Sony recently introduced new XBR LCD models, which is why the price of the KDL-46XBR2 continues to fall. Get it while you can.
www.sonystyle.com, $3,000

Sharp AQUOS LC-46D92U 46-Inch LCD HDTV
Sharp’s D92 Series is their top-shelf 2007 LCD line, offering the best combination of performance, features and connections. This includes a 1080p resolution and a 120-Hz frame rate, which reduces the motion blurring that often hinders LCD performance with fast-moving sports programming. The new line also offers improved blacks, colors and overall contrast ratio to create a beautiful HD image, and it has a higher-end look than other AQUOS designs, with a piano-black frame and detachable speaker bar. The 46-inch LC-46D92U is our pick of the line, as it strikes a good balance between screen size and price.
www.sharpusa.com, $3,300