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Panasonic TH-50PX77U 50-inch plasma, $1,595

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Panasonic TH-50PX77U 50-inch plasma, $1,595

Plasmas are overall a smidgen better than LCDs in contrast and color quality now, says Geoffrey Morrison of Home Theater magazine.

Best for a family room: Panasonic's 50-inch TH-50PX77U plasma. Why so affordable? Because it has a picture resolution of 720p, while the highest available is 1080p.

"But most people sit 10 feet away, and unless you're looking for a display 60 inches or larger, you won't notice the difference," says Morrison.

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