The proper New HDTV [BestOfTheBest]

Wow. The TV manufacturers of the sector just excreted a gajillion alphanumerically named HDTVs at CES. We cruised the booths, parsed the display technologies, connectivity features, claimed performance and specs, and found the only we predict is the suitable.

Our Favorite
Panasonic Viera VT30 Series
As the successor to the suitable plasma of 2010 (the Panasonic TC-PVT25), the most recent THX-certified VT30 series gets bigger (growing to 55- and 65-inches), promises even more sinister black levels, and springs being able to perfectly reproduce the cadence of 1080p/24 sources. Maybe. We won’t know till we attempt it ourselves. We’re just happy the company finally managed to gussy up the exterior-cutting some fat from the bezel and adding a sophisticated sliver lining. If you would like a very fantastic 3D (or 2D) HDTV this year, this looks to be the set to conquer.

Runners Up

Sony XRB HX929 Series: Sony alone added more than 25 new sets to its HDTV lineup for 2011. Ungh. But it surely’s the company’s flagship LCD that looks most promising-no less than on paper. The 3D-ready set comes with built-in wireless-N, a whole array of local dimming LED backlights, and some deep, deep blacks. Alas, you won’t get a pair of the mandatory active shutter glasses included in what is bound to be an already steep ticket. Boo.

Samsung LED D-8000 Series Equipped with improved local LED dimming to lift and 3D performance (less cross-talk and ghosting) and a swish touchscreen remote, the D-8000 Series is as gorgeous as ever. There’s even a plasma version.

Honorable Mention:
Panasonic Viera GT30 Series
LG Infinia PZ950 Series
Vizio XVT3D0CM Series

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