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Electronic gifts for the holidays.(consumer electronics)(Buyers guide)

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| January 01, 2009 | COPYRIGHT 2009 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

FRESH FROM OUR LABS, here are some of the most promising new electronics we've tested. We have selectively added some previously tested items, too. For our comprehensive Ratings of electronics, theck out our December issue, still on newsstands.

HDTVs

26-to 37-inch LCD TVs

These smaller sets have digital tuners that work with an antenna and, with the end of analog broad casts just weeks away, are good choices to replace an older set. All are solid performers, with 720p high-definition resolution and pleasing picture quality. With year-end sales, you might find them for less than the prices shown.

26-inch models

Two new sets we're testing look like good choices:

* ViewSonic N2690W (shown). $590

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