Introduction
Despite all the attention lavished on plasma panels, rear projection is still the most popular method of creating a big-screen TV experience. The foremost reason is economy, but that doesn't mean rear-projection TV should be considered some sort of poor cousin to video's flashiest trendsetter. In fact, recent technology infusions have brought new excitement to this venerable category, raising performance while trimming cabinet size and weight, sometimes dramatically. (Imagine a 50-inch wide-screen tabletop HDTV that weighs less than 100 pounds!) Here's what you need to know to sort through the alternatives.
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