Projection TVs

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
07/18/2008

$1,299 to $2,399
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Samsung's HL61A750 61-inch rear-projection HDTV delivers excellent overall picture quality, and, compared to flat-panel options, it's a real bargain.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 61 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

CNET Rating

6.5

Reviewed on
07/31/2008

$1,579 to $2,199
at 11 stores
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Mitsubishi WD-65735
The Mitsubishi WD-65735 offers plenty of screen for the buck, compact styling, and numerous connections, but its picture quality doesn't match that of the competition.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 65 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Platinum black with metallic accent

Reviewed on
07/22/2008

$1,947 to $2,499
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Samsung HL67A750
CNET did not review the Samsung HL67A750, but we did review a smaller model in the series.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 67 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

CNET Rating

7.7

Reviewed on
11/28/2007

$1,499
at 1 store
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Sony KDS-55A3000
The SXRD-based Sony KDS-55A3000 exhibited excellent color accuracy and stellar performance in general, making it the year's best performer in the rear-projection HDTV category.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 55 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

$1,099 to $1,499
at 6 stores
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Samsung HL56A650 - 56" rear projection TV
Specs: Rear projection TV, 56 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

CNET Rating

7.6

Reviewed on
07/19/2007

$999 to $1,497
at 2 stores
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Samsung HL-T5687S
Although we couldn't quite ignore its uneven screen uniformity, the Samsung HL-T5687S still makes a compelling alternative to flat-screen wallet-busters at this size.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 56 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

$999 to $1,599
at 10 stores
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Samsung HL50A650 - 50" rear projection TV
Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 2500:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

Reviewed on
08/04/2008

$1,298 to $1,799
at 12 stores
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Mitsubishi WD-60735
CNET did not review the Mitsubishi WD-60735, but we did review a larger model in the series.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 60 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Platinum black with metallic accent

Reviewed on
09/28/2005

$1
at 1 store
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Mitsubishi WD-62927
CNET previews this television and compares it to other models in the manufacturer's full product lineup.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 62 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

CNET Rating

8.3

Reviewed on
11/13/2006

$1,999
at 1 store
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Sony KDS-R60XBR2
While the Sony KDS-R60XBR2 has a picture that's essentially identical to its less-expensive SXRD stablemate, the prodigious feature set on this 60-inch HDTV will attract buyers who must have it all.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 60 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
08/03/2006

$1,499
at 1 store
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Sony KDS-60A2000
Although more costly than its DLP competition, the excellent picture quality of Sony's KDS-60A2000 will be worth the difference to most viewers.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 60 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

CNET Rating

6.8

Reviewed on
12/05/2007

$1,899 to $2,999
at 2 stores
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Mitsubishi WD-65833
The DLP-based Mitsubishi WD-65833 turned in a disappointing performance, especially for the company's flagship rear-projection HDTV.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 65 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, High-gloss black pearl with blue light accent

Reviewed on
12/03/2007

$1,599
at 1 store
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Sony KDS-60A3000
CNET did not review the Sony KDS-60A3000, but we did review a smaller model in the series.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 60 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9

Reviewed on
08/04/2008

$2,289 to $3,199
at 10 stores
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Mitsubishi WD-73735
CNET did not review the Mitsubishi WD-73735, but we did review a smaller model in the series.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 73 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Platinum black with metallic accent

CNET Rating

8.0

Reviewed on
03/07/2007

$1,499
at 1 store
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Sony KDS-60A2020
The Sony KDS-60A2020 is a holdover from last year, but it's still one of the better performing, more fully featured HDTVs available.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 60 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

$2,089 to $3,999
at 5 stores
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Samsung HL-T7288W
Specs: Rear projection TV, 72 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

CNET Rating

7.0

Reviewed on
07/29/2005

$1,199
at 1 store
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Sony KDF-E50A10
While this Sony's depth of black still falls a bit short of last year's DLP-driven sets', its other image-quality strengths keep it competitive.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 1280 x 720, 16:9

$3,099 to $4,299
at 5 stores
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Mitsubishi WD-73835
Specs: Rear projection TV, 73 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, High-gloss black pearl with blue light accent

$2,347 to $2,999
at 12 stores
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Samsung HL72A650 - 72" rear projection TV
Specs: Rear projection TV, 72 in, 2500:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

Reviewed on
09/29/2005

$749
at 1 store
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Sony KDF-E42A10
Although CNET did not review the 42-inch Sony Grand Wega KDF-E42A10, we reviewed a larger model, the 50-inch Sony Grand Wega KDF-E50A10, that's otherwise identical.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 42 in, 1280 x 720, 16:9

Reviewed on
11/07/2007

$1,049
at 1 store
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Samsung HL-T5087S
CNET did not review the Samsung HL-T5087S, but we did review a larger model in the series.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 10000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

Reviewed on
03/16/2006

$999
at 1 store
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Sony KDF-50E2000
CNET previews the Sony KDF-E2000 series, the company's 2006 line of entry-level LCD rear-projection HDTVs.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 50 in, 1280 x 720, 16:9

$1,199 to $2,099
at 11 stores
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Samsung HL61A650 - 61" rear projection TV
Specs: Rear projection TV, 61 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black

CNET Rating

7.2

Reviewed on
09/18/2007

$1,975
at 1 store
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Mitsubishi WD-65734
Its performance isn't the best among rear-projection HDTVs, but the Mitsubishi WD-65734's excellent feature set and highly adjustable picture help make up the difference.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 65 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Platinum black

Reviewed on
12/10/2007

$2,999 to $3,999
at 2 stores
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Mitsubishi WD-73833
CNET did not review the Mitsubishi WD-73833, but we did review a smaller model in the series.
Specs: Rear projection TV, 73 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black pearl

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