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Projection TVs: a really big show.(CR's Guide To Big-Screen TVs)(Product/Service Evaluation)

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| March 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 prices dropping, slimmer sets proliferating, and more models offering fine picture quality, rear-projection TVs have emerged as serious candidates for anyone who wants a high-definition television with a jumbo screen.

Here's a look at some of the trends heating up this category

CRT-based sets are bargains. A rear-projection CRT-based TV--the type that uses picture tubes--is the least-expensive way to watch HD on a big screen. You can buy an HD-ready TV with a 50-inch-plus screen for $1,500 or less. We've seen some sets advertised for $1,000. The well-known drawback to these TVs is size: Most are 24 to 30 inches deep. Still, if you have the space, ...

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