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Rear-Projection Televisions (RPTVs) deliver the best in TV performance but at premium prices. The JVC HD-61FH96 costs over $3000 and while RPTV television programming may not be flowing through the tubes in abundance, you would still benefit from overall better TV viewing until the upgraded shows become available. 'If you want the Holy Grail of HDTV, you're going to look for a 1080p model that can deliver the highest high-definition resolution available today. Currently there are less than two dozen big-screen rear-projection television (RPTV) sets on the market that claim to attain this level of resolution.'

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CNET editors assign a favorable rating to this LCD television from HP. 'The computer giant clad its LCD television in black gloss, which does lend an element of class. Unfortunately, the border edging the screen reflected too much ambient light, detracting from the onscreen image. A quartet of status lights along the bottom, a set of technology logos, a flashy HP logo, and a discreet Pavilion label interrupt the black gloss. HP includes a substantial silver stand that pivots about 10 degrees to either side, as well as a pair of detachable speakers. The television measures 23 by 42 by 12 inches (HWD) with stand and speakers and 19.5 by 32 by 4.3 inches without.'

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Samsung appear to have scored big with the reviewers especially with its big screen televisions at the recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. CNET picked the HL-S5679W for its "Best of CES" award in the HDTV Category. 'The Samsung HL-S5679W's LED light source engine offers a host of benefits, including significantly improved longevity, increased color gamut reproduction, quicker turn-on time, and greater environmental friendliness. The high-powered LED light source replaces the current UHP bulb. The LED light sourced single chip DLP light engine does not require a color wheel and provides improved longevity. Red, green and blue LEDs sequentially fire to produce smooth, stable color. The new light engine provides a longer lamp life (up to 20,000 hours) and a shorter turn-on time (approximately 7 seconds). The engine is also mercury-free making it more environmentally friendly.'

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CNET's David Carnoy gives an insight into the Sony slider TV unveiled at the CES 2006 show/exhibition. 'You've heard of the slider phone. Now there's the slider TV. That's the idea behind the TAV-32FL2, a concept product that Sony is showing in its booth. While you're watching TV or a DVD, you leave the 32-inch Bravia LCD TV in the up position. But when you're just playing a CD, you can slide the speaker up to cover the screen. Though Sony reps were calling it a concept product, they did claim that the TAV-32FL2 would hit stores before the end of the year, although pricing was unavailable. They also said the product features virtual surround and that Sony will potentially sell different-colored speaker grilles to match your room's decor. This one is clearly targeted toward bedrooms or extrasmall living rooms.'

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