We recently put the largest plasma TV we've reviewed yet, Samsung's 63-inch PN63A760, though its paces, and this massive plasma came up a bit short of the tough competition. Although its distinctive red styling makes it stand out, its lighter black levels don't help its picture quality.

We compared the Samsung directly with a pair of other huge-screen plasmas, the 58-inch Panasonic TH-58PZ800U and the 60-inch LG 60PG60, and both delivered better black levels and more-accurate color. That's not to say the Samsung wasn't without its charms--we liked its antireflective screen, and proponents of of dejudder will appreciate its Smooth option (although it doesn't work with 1080p sources). The TV's prodigious feature set, which includes a full suite of interactive options, will also draw some fans.

Read the full review of the Samsung PN63A760.

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How to best recycle electronics is a problem I've had to deal with more than a few times at CNET. I have to be honest, during busy work cycles, the garbage bin has looked very appealing as an easy out when an obsolete laptop or graphics card needs discarding. ...

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Can't be away from the TV screen for long?

Australia's ILVE has a solution for you: an LCD TV built into a rangehood.

While it's certainly not the most heinous attempt at integrating a home appliance with electronics, I honestly can't think of a ...

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We're not always the biggest fans of convergence in our electronics. Separate components usually work better than all-in-one units, and it's much easier to upgrade a component when new technology comes out.

That being said, the LG 32LG40 32-inch LCD, which comes with a built-in DVD player, makes a lot of sense. If you're looking for a bedroom TV or kitchen TV, a separate DVD player can be an eyesore, while the 32LG40's slot-loading DVD player on the side just looks slick. Not only that, but the LG also has pretty good image quality, with very accurate color thanks to extensive color management options.

We did have some knocks--lackluster black level and off-angle performance were the main ones--but overall we found there's a lot to like about the 32LG40.

Read the full review of the LG 32LG40.

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New York City over-the-air analog TV stations went dark for two minutes today. The prescheduled test gave a temporary taste of what's planned when the stations permanently pull the analog plug on February 17, 2009.

The two minute test occurred between 5:58 and 6:00 p.m. ET, ...

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