Thinner and lighter than an average 27-inch CRT TV, the RCA M61WH74S is one of the best values you will find for a 61-inch hi-def rear projection microdisplay. It even ships with an attractive, matching TV stand that has two glass shelves for other components. That alone has got to be a $200 value when you consider the cost of purchasing A/V furniture.

The M61WH74S has a native resolution of 720p and includes a built-in HDTV/QAM tuner for access to off-air and cable HD broadcasts that are encrypted. RCA is also a supporter of CableCARD, which eliminates the need for an external set-top box.

On board audio includes a 7-band graphic equalizer and SRS focus, which repositions the focal point of the internal speakers for the optimum “sweet spot.” You can also output audio via the optical connection directly to any A/V receiver. If 61-inches is a bit too large for your space, RCA also offers the 50-inch M50W74S for $400 less.

Diagonal Size: 61”

HD Tuner: Yes

CableCard: Yes

Resolution: 1280 x 720p

Contrast ratio: 1,500:1

Video inputs: 1 HDMI; 2 Component; 2 S-Video; 2 Composite

Lamp Life (in hours): 4,500

Dimensions (without stand): 38.2” x 62.8” x 17.5” (M50WH74S 32” x 53.1” x 15.3”)

Price: $2,499 (M50WH74S $2,099)

Web Site: www.rca.com