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  HDTV Buyers Guide
1. What type of screen is right for me?
2. What size screen should I buy?
3. What will I be using my TV for?
4. Connections
5. My Budget
6. Editors top choices

 

Editors top choices: LCD

ProductSummaryRating
1. Sony 40EX503
LCD 1920 x 1080
Sony have come up with a class leading 40in LCD TV with the convenience of Freeview HD  Read Review
   93%   
2. Samsung LE32B450
LCD 1366 x 768
Quite possibly the best value LCD TV around at time of writing  Read Review
   93%   
3. Samsung UE40C7000
LCD 1920 x 1080
The C7000 offers a genuinely innovative 3D experience Read Review
   92%   
4. Samsung UE40B7000
LCD 1920 x 1080
A stunning introduction to affordable LED technology delivering excellent performance in most areas Read Review
   92%   
5. Sony KDL-40W5500
LCD 1920 x 1080
The Sony KDL-40W5500 joins an elite group of top performing mid range LCD TV's Read Review
   92%   
6. Philips 32PFL7404
LCD 1920 x 1080
Philips have created an exceptionally good TV that now competes on price Read Review
   92%   

7. Samsung LE40B650
LCD 1920 x 1080
One of the best picture performances and range of features of any TV at this price Read Review
   91%   
8. Samsung UE40B6000
LCD 1920 x 1080
Another excellent LCD from Samsung although LED technology will undoubtedly benefit from further refinement Read Review
   91%   
9. Panasonic TXL37V10
LCD 1920 x 1080
Quite expensive, but the outlay will get you a TV which performs as well as anything in this price bracket Read Review
   90%   
10. Sharp LC40LE600
LCD 1920 x 1080
An excellent budget introduction to the benefits of LED with just a few minor niggles Read Review
   90%   

 

Editors top choices: Plasma

ProductSummaryRating
1. Panasonic TX-P42G20
Plasma 1920 x 1080
Panasonic have demonstrated that there is a good deal of mileage left in Plasma technology .. Read Review
   93%   
 
2. Panasonic TX-P42V10
Plasma 1920 x 1080
Not perfect, but nevertheless one of the best 42in plasmas money can buy .. Read Review
   92%   
 
3. Panasonic TX-P42X20
Plasma 1920 x 1080
Not overwhelmingly inspiring, but just about the best performance you can get for the price .. Read Review
   91%   
 

4. Panasonic TX-P42G10
Plasma 1024 x 768
Delivers on the promise of some exciting new technological developments .. Read Review
   91%   
 
5. Panasonic TX-P50X10
Plasma 1024 x 768
Possibly the best value plasma package at the time of writing
   91%   
 
6. Samsung PS-50B451
Plasma 1365x768
Not the best overall performer, but incredible value for money
   90%   
 
7. Samsung PS-42B451
Plasma 1365x768
Good all round performance and possibly the best value TV around
   90%   
 
8. Panasonic TX-P42G15
Plasma 1920 x 1080
Panasonic's G15 NeoPDP plasmas largely deliver on their performance promise
   90%   
 
9. Panasonic TX-P50G10
Plasma 1920 x 1080
Delivers on the promise of some exciting new technological developments
   90%   
 
10. LG 50PS8000
Plasma 1920 x 1080
Performs well in all areas without setting any pulses racing, good value
   89%   
 

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