Best HDTVs of 2007
Plasmas? Check. Rear-pros? Check. Projectors, LCDs, and budget big-screens? Check, check, and check. It's time to kick back, put your feet up, pop a bowl of popcorn, and check out our list of the best high-definition TVs you can buy.
Best HDTV overall/Best plasma HDTV
The Pioneer PDP-5080HD produces the deepest shade of black--and thus one of the best pictures--we've ever tested.
Best LCD HDTV
Although not quite as impressive as the best plasmas, the 46-inch Sony KDL-46XBR4 outperforms any flat-panel LCD we've tested so far.
Best rear-projection HDTV
The SXRD-based Sony KDS-55A3000 exhibited excellent color accuracy and stellar performance in general, making it the year's best performer in the rear-projection HDTV category.
Best home-theater projector
Sharp's XV-Z20000 is a top performer among 1080p projectors, and it delivers a solid feature package and sleek design to boot.
Best budget HDTV smaller than 42 inches
With its antiglare screen and good performance overall, the Panasonic TH-42PX77U plasma is as at home in brightly lit rooms as any LCD.
Best budget HDTV 43 inches and up
Deep black levels and a new antiglare screen make the 50-inch TH-50PX77U one of the top choices among plasma HDTVs.
