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Top 5 50- and 52-Inch HDTVs

The latest big HDTVs deliver stellar performance, a generous array of the newest inputs, and unique picture adjustment features--at great prices. Check back frequently for the latest updates.

Greg Adler

Sunday, February 17, 2008, 10:00 PM PST
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Samsung FP-T5084
Samsung FP-T5084
TV Technology: Plasma
Diagonal (inches): 50
HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080
Price When Reviewed: $2400
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Bottom Line: This set has a desirable combination of good performance, reasonable price, and competitive features.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)
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81.5Very Good
2
Vizio GV52LF
Vizio GV52LF
TV Technology: LCD
Diagonal (inches): 52
HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080
Price When Reviewed: $2200
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Bottom Line: Pleasing images and a rock-bottom price combine to make Vizio GV52LF hard to beat.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)
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80.8Very Good
3
LG Electronics 50PY3D
LG Electronics 50PY3D
TV Technology: Plasma
Diagonal (inches): 50
HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080
Price When Reviewed: $2500
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Bottom Line: Though not as good a performer as other units in its size category, this TV is well-designed and enticingly priced.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)
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79.1Good
4
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4
TV Technology: LCD
Diagonal (inches): 52
HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080
Price When Reviewed: $3500
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Bottom Line: Sony's premium TV earns a stellar score for high-definition performance and also gets points for design.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)
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76.0Good
5
Mitsubishi LT-52244
Mitsubishi LT-52244
TV Technology: LCD
Diagonal (inches): 52
HD Formats: 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Native Resolution (pixels): 1920-by-1080
Price When Reviewed: $3500
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Bottom Line: This beautifully designed HDTV set is one of the few we've seen with a CableCard slot, but its performance was sub-par.
(Last Rated: February 07, 2008)
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74.7Good
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