There you are, standing in an overcrowded electronics store, staring at wall after wall of flashing television sets. Some are big and boxy, while others are so thin you can mount them on the wall. Then there's the alphabet soup of television technology: Is EDTV better than HDTV? What's the difference between CRT, LCD, and plasma? And when your eyes fall upon those astronomical price tags, you start wondering if it's even possible to find a good TV that's within your budget. With facts, figures, clear definitions of the trickiest terms, and suggestions for some of the best sets, Real Simple can help you navigate the buying process like a pro.