Energy-Efficient HDTVs

An energy-efficient HDTV is the perfect way to both save the environment and save some cash. By reducing the amount of energy your television draws, you'll be putting a major dent in your carbon footprint and doing yourself a service. It's not always easy to determine which HDTVs are the most efficient, but we've got a quick roundup of three interesting models (some new, some coming soon) that will do the trick.

61-inch DLP (LED) Samsung HL61A750A1FXZA	The 61-inch Samsung HL61A750A is a DLP rear-projection television that replaces the old standard bulbs used for illuminating the screen with an LED (light-emitting diode) backlight. This increases the already high energy-efficiency of DLP TVs and gets rid of the pesky toxic chemicals present in the old bulbs. The HL61A750A is an extraordinarily popular HDTV, and though it's a little bulkier than its flat-panel LCD and Plasma cousins (14.4" deep), this affordable, big-screen TV is still a worthy competitor.
Sony KDL32JE1	The 32-inch Sony KDL-32JE1 is not only energy-efficient, it's made from recycled materials. Sony has made an extra effort to ensure that this HDTV is comprised entirely of plastics and components salvaged from other Sony operations. It's as green as a TV can get. Though it's not currently available anywhere other than Japan, this environmentally-conscious offering is sure to act as a guide for their future HDTVs all over the globe.
Philips 42PFL9803	The 42-inch Philips 42PFL9803 is set to debut in the United States this September, but it's already one a slew of praise across the pond in Europe. The European Imaging and Sound Association deemed this HDTV the "best," and we're hard-pressed to disagree. The 42PFL9803 is an LED-backlight LCD television, which, like the aforementioned DLP-LED, means lower energy consumption and improved image quality. Unlike the DLP, however, this TV is going to require a large investment. The initial retail price is expected to be nearly $4,400.