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Rear projection TVS: big screens for less.(ELECTRONICS: GET THE PICTURE)(Buyers Guide)

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| November 01, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

With larger LCD and plasma TVs available and front projectors coming down in price, you have more big-screen TV options than ever. But rear-projection sets still offer the most for the money.

The venerable CRT-based models that started the rear-projection craze are now the lowest-priced big-screen TVs you can buy. High-definition (HD) models with 50-inch-plus screens start at less than $1,000, a small price to pay for such a big picture. But that big screen is housed in a relatively large cabinet, making these sets notorious space hogs.

If you like the price of the CRT-based sets and have the room for one, start shopping now In terms of available ...

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