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RCA HD61LPW175 May 2nd, 2006 | by Rebecca Day

Conclusion

The HD61LPW175 lists for $3,099 but I found it on the web for as low as $2,148 and as high as $2,696. At the lower end of the price scale it makes a great buy considering the 61-inch screen size, picture quality, feature set and the comprehensive owner's manual and menus.

Camcorder and video game users might feel shortchanged and inconvenienced by the low-end composite connectors on the side of the TV, and lamp life could be an issue if your viewing tastes lean toward the bright side. But picture detail is terrific and graphics are very clear. The HD61LPW175 delivers a very satisfying picture.

Pros

• Very affordable for a large TV
• Integrated cable guide
• Average black levels

Cons

• Only one HDMI input
• Colors are not as vibrant as they should be
• Needs more inputs