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Plasma TVs: almost all of the models we tested are available.(CANADA EXTRA)(Buyers guide)(Table)

Consumer Reports Annual Buying Guide

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Plasma TVs Report: page 43; Ratings: page 292 
Almost all of the models we tested are available. 
 
Within types, in performance order. ** Gray key numbers indicate 
Quick Picks. 
 
KEY                                                      OVERALL SCORE 
NO.     BRAND & MODEL                          PRICE         0-100 
 
        50-INCH AND LARGER MODELS 
 
1 **    Panasonic TH-50PZ700U (50-in.)        $4,000          81 
2 **    Panasonic TH-50PX75 (50-in.)           2,700          78 
3 **    Samsung HP-T5064 (50-in.)              3,100          76 
4 **    Pioneer PDP-5080HD (50-in.)            4,000          73 
5 **    LG 50PC5D (50-in.)                     2,500          72 
8       Hitachi ...
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