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This month, Denon's no-holds-barred DVD-5910 replaces the DVD-3910 as our pick for the ultimate DVD player (at least till introduction of an HD disc format). We've also listed a trio of XM2go portables from Pioneer, Tao, and Delphi as well as the new Xbox 360 game console. As for deletions: Pioneer and Denon have replaced their PDP-4350HD plasma and AVR-3805 receiver, respectively. Panasonic's Onyx TH-42XVS30U plasma and Sony's Qualia 006 RPTV have been ambushed by less pricey competition, and the iriver H10 music player has been eclipsed by the iPod nano. For the full reviews, go to soundandvisionmag.com. Unless noted, all prices are manufacturers' list, which may bear no resemblance to selling prices.

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HDTVs Flat-Panel Dell W4200 42-in plasma $2,599, September 2005 With its crisp, natural picture, excellent tuner, and low price, this could be the sweetest flat-TV deal going. dell.com Rear-Projection TVs RCA Scenium Profiles HD61THW263 61-in DLP $7,999, December 2004 Excellent performance in an unusually trim DLP projector, just 7 inches deep.
rca.com-->HP Pavilion MD6580n 65-in DLP $5,500, October 2005 A loaded feature set combined with a mammoth 1080p picture that holds its own against Sony's $13,000 Qualia 006. hp.com Sony KDS-R50XBR1 50-inch SXRD $3,999, November 2005 In this 1080p LCoS set, Sony managed to bring most of the superb performance of its Qualia 006 to a smaller, real-world screen size at less than a third the price. sony.com Mitsubishi WD-52627 52-in DLP $3,699, October 2005 1080p resolution, a super-smooth picture, deep blacks, and vibrant color create a winning combo. mitsubishi-tv.com Front Projectors Sharp XV-Z2000 DLP $4,000, July/August 2005 Fine HDTV home theater performance with the benefits of DLP at a sensible price. sharpusa.com Sony Cineza VPL-HS51 LCD $3,500, April 2005 There's terrific value in this LCD projector that delivers great HDTV and progressive-scan DVD images. sonystyle.com