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A jack of almost all trades, Samsung's 50-inch plasma couldn't master the art of re- interlacing 24-fps HD video in our tests. Still, we loved its soft, natural colors and crisp blacks, which made it a Blu-ray movie favorite among testers — actors' skin tones looked particularly realistic. Its simple styling won't compete with your movie for attention, and the easy-to-understand menus let you swap sources and picture settings quickly.
WIRED: Antiglare coating works well in bright rooms. Good color. High contrast. Noise reduction cleans up picture without being intrusive.
TIRED: No USB connection for music or photos, a staple in this category.
$2,499, samsung.com
