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Best electronics LCD & plasma TVs: top choices from more than 400 models tested, including 21 CR Best Buys lower price and higher quality add up to good deals.(Cover story)(Product/service evaluation)

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IF THE UNCERTAIN ECONOMY and high gas prices are getting you down, here's news that could lift your spirits: Prices of flat-panel high-definition TVs continue to fall, while their performance continues to improve.

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That makes this holiday season a prime time to buy a television. The timing is perfect if you need to replace an old analog set before Feb. 17, when the U.S. switches to all-digital over-the-air broadcasts.

Earlier this year, it looked like TV prices were starting to level off, but with a glut of sets on the market, the latest predictions are that ...

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