Best Direct Backlit Flat Panel TVs - HDMI x 2 Rear Input Connectors, HDTV Television Digital TV Standard, HDMI x 1 Front Input Connectors, 1080p (HDTV) Broadcast Format Supported, 480p (EDTV) Broadcast Format Displayed, 1920 x 1080 pixels Display Resolution, NTSC Built-in Tuner, Plasma TV Flat Panel Type

'new panel'

'more accurately colored picture'

'Excellent black levels.'

'helpful "Stunning picture'

'Very deep blacks'

'improved native contrast'

'excellent black level'

'very attractive price points'

'straightforward design'

'The Panasonic TC-P54S2 is a system that looks pretty good initially, but has some troubling issues to surmount.'

'Samsung UN46B8500 offer excellent color temperature consistency'

'One nice touch is that the Hitachi comes with two remotes -- the usual full-function one and a more basic one that's a bit easier to navigate for everyday use'

'the use of a special panel technology called ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces) causes these TVs to perform more like a 1080i panel'