So the new Consumer Reports is now on the newsstands. Here is a brief listing of the top televisions in each category from Consumer Reports March 2009. The full story offers advice for the movie lover, budget buyer, sports fan, and techie. The 7 page article proves to be a good resource for those who may not be tech savvy and those who have seen and used many models first hand. It is not too technical but still offers sound advice from people who do know this stuff.
Plasma review:
58"and larger range
#1 Samsung PN58A550 ($3,200 list)
#2 Pioneer PDP-6020FD ($5,500 list)
50" range
#1 Samsung PN50A550 ($1,600 list)
#2 Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD ($5,000 list)
LCD review:
52" and larger range
#1 Samsung LN52A650 ($2,200 list)
#2 Samsung LN52A750 ($2,600 list)
46" range
#1 Samsung LN46A850 ($2,240 list)
#2 Samsung LN46A550 ($1,500 list)
40" range
#1 Samsung LN40A630 ($1,400 list)
#2 Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR7 ($2,700 list)
Informative video offering a basic understanding can be found on the CR website by following the link below: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/march-2009/electronics-computers/tvs/overview/tvs-ov.htm
Marc
http://www.hometheaterintegrators.com/
