Samsung Flat-panel TVs

The Bottom Line: Although not as feature-heavy as some models in its class, Samsung's LNB360 series takes the picture quality cake among entry-level LCDs.

Specs: LCD TV, 26 in, 30000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

The Bottom Line: Although not as feature-heavy as some models in its class, Samsung's LNB360 series takes the picture quality cake among entry-level LCDs.

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 30000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9

The Bottom Line: It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 1920 x 1080

The Bottom Line: It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.

Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, 1920 x 1080

The Bottom Line: The expensive, stylish Samsung UNB8000 series has its share of picture quality drawbacks, but a firmware update helps, and the thin frames are worth serious bragging rights.

Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 1920 x 1080, Black

The Bottom Line: The expensive, stylish Samsung UNB8000 series has its share of picture quality drawbacks, but a firmware update helps, and the thin frames are worth serious bragging rights.

Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, 1920 x 1080, Black

The Bottom Line: With picture quality that matches its less expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel.

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, Platinum black

The Bottom Line: With picture quality that matches its less expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel.

Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 1920 x 1080, Platinum black

The Bottom Line: With picture quality that matches its less-expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel.

Specs: Plasma TV, 58 in, 1920 x 1080, Platinum black

The Bottom Line: With picture quality that matches its less expensive brother but not the best of the stiff competition, the main appeal of the Samsung PNB850/860 series is based on its sleek, ultrathin panel.

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, Platinum black