• LG 55LX6500, $3,600. A 55-inch 1080p 3D model—the company's first—with an edge LED backlight that can be locally dimmed, and 240Hz technology. It's a Wi-Fi-ready set with access to LG's NetCast online service, which includes streaming movies from CinemaNow, Netflix, and Vudu. It can also be used with a wireless HDMI media kit that sends video and audio signals to the TV wirelessly.


• Magnavox 37MD350B/F7, $500: A lower-priced 37-inch 720p LCD TV/DVD combo.


• Magnavox 46MF440B/F7, $900: A lower-priced 46-inch 1080p model with 120Hz technology.


• Mitsubishi LT-55154, $2,500: A 55-inch 1080p set with an edge LED backlight, 120Hz technology, and two USB ports. It also has a 12-speaker integrated sound system and the Vudu Apps Internet platform, with access to streaming movies from Vudu and Pandora Internet radio.


• Philips 22PFL3505D, $250: A 22-inch 720p (1366x768) set.


• Philips 46PFL7505D, $1,400: a 46-inch 1080p set with an edge LED backlight and 120Hz technology.


• Samsung UN55C8000, $3,500: A pricier 55-inch, 3D-capable 1080p flagship model with 240Hz technology, an edge LED backlight with local dimming, and Samsung's Internet apps, with access to streaming movies from Blockbuster, Netflix, and Vudu, plus Pandora's Internet radio service.


• Sanyo DP42840, $550: A lower-priced 42-inch 1080p model that includes Audyssey's Dynamic Volume technology for maintaining volume levels when switching between channels or when commercials come on.


• Sanyo DP52440, $1,000: A lower-priced 52-inch 1080p set with 120Hz technology and Audyssey Dynamic Volume.


• Sharp Aquos LC-46D78U, $1,100: A 46-inch 1080p set with 120Hz technology.


• Sony XBR-52LX900, $4,000: A flagship 52-inch 1080p 3D model with 240Hz technology and built-in Wi-Fi. The set includes the Bravia Internet Video service, which includes streaming movies from Amazon and Netflix and Pandora and Slacker Internet radio, and it comes with two pairs of 3D glasses.

Plasma TVs

• Panasonic TC-P58S2, $1,900: A fairly basic 58-inch 1080p plasma that doesn't include the company's Viera Cast online service.


• Samsung PN50C6500, $1,600: A 50-inch 1080p model that has day/night calibration modes and Samsung's Internet apps, with access to streaming movies from Amazon, Blockbuster, and Netflix and Pandora's Internet music service.

Keep checking back with our blog to find out when these TVs are fully tested and included in the latest HDTV Ratings (available to subscribers).

—James K. Willcox