HDTVs for the Holidays: No Bad Time to Buy
Steep price declines over the past year plus the usual Black Friday madness make this a good time to buy--but even if you wait, you’re apt to find great deals throughout the holiday season.
HDTV Buying Guide: Select the Right Flat-Panel Technology
Before you drop hundreds or thousands of dollars on the wrong flat-panel HDTV, read our comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to know. Our HDTV buying guide might just help you save some money.
HDTV Buying Guide: Shopping Tips
Looking for a flat-panel HDTV? Our comprehensive guide will tell you all that you need to know. Keep these shopping tips in mind when you're browsing the store aisles.
HDTV Motion: The 120Hz Difference
How much difference does a higher refresh rate make to your high-def viewing experience? Our testing gives some answers.
Best Buy Movie Downloads: Is the Death of the DVD Nigh?
The emergence of multimedia niceties such as Windows 7’s Internet TV and home networking standards such as DLNA 1.5 are starting to make streaming video all the more appealing.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
With a compact frame, interchangeable lenses, HD video-shooting capabilities, and simple but versatile controls, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is an excellent alternative to an entry-level DSLR.
The TV You Want Today
HDTVs are evolving fast. From new smooth-motion technology to 'green' energy-conserving capabilities, we’ll tell you the features you’ve got to have on your next set.
3DTV: The Next Big Thing?
Now that we’ve got HDTV, what’s next? Look no further than your local movie theater; 3D is coming to a living room near you.
How We Test HDTVs
As HDTVs have become more sophisticated, so has PC World's test methodology. But we still rely heavily on actual people evaluating actual content.
Panasonic TC-P42X1 HDTV
A 720p plasma set, the low-cost Panasonic TC-P42X1 provides problematic images and underpowered sound.
Sony Bravia KDL-40W5100 HDTV
The Sony 40W5100 isn’t just an HDTV with a very good picture--it’s a 40-inch window to the Internet.
LG 42LH55 HDTV
This 42-inch LG HDTV has solid picture quality, but it’s lean on extra goodies.
JVC LT-46J300
The $1100 price is right for a 46-inch HDTV, but disappointing image quality and poor design choices should make you think twice before buying the JVC LT-46J300.
Samsung LN40B650 HDTV
Thanks to its very good picture quality, Internet and home-network entertainment features, and general user-friendliness, the Samsung LN40B650 ranks as the best 40- to 42-inch HDTV we've tested this year.
Vizio SV421XVT
While it has a low price for a 42-inch, 240Hz HDTV, this Vizio set doesn’t create a great picture.
Vizio SV471XVT
For a 47-inch HDTV, the Vizio SV471XVT is priced nicely, and it is generally easy to use, but its picture quality is merely average.
Toshiba 47ZV650U
The Toshiba 47ZV650U, a 47-inch HDTV, features solid picture quality, but it could be easier to use.
Samsung LN46B750 HDTV
Internet connectivity and very good picture quality make the $1700 Samsung LN46B750 HDTV a worthy contender.
JVC GC-FM1 HD Pocket Camcorder
The JVC GC-FM1 HD pocket camcorder shoots some of the best bright-light video we've seen, but it's hampered by its plastic build, its finicky controls, and the execution of its marquee features.
Panasonic Viera TC-P46S1
The Panasonic TC-P46S1 would be a bargain 46-inch plasma HDTV if its image quality weren't so disappointing.
Insignia NS-L42X10A HDTV
The Insignia NS-L42X-10A has lots of features and a temptingly low price--but also poor image and audio quality.
LG 42LH50 42-Inch HDTV
The LG 42LH50 provides great connected features, above-average image quality, and good looks for a moderate price.
Vizio SV420M 42-Inch HDTV
The Vizio SV420M HDTV offers lots of customization options and average video quality, at a midrange price.
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