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| 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: Top Plasma TVs
top ten budget (up to £500) LCD TVs >
top ten mid range (£500 to £1000) LCD TVs >
top ten high end (£1000+) LCD TVs >
The choice of TV is a very subjective and personal choice and before you buy, we strongly recommend that you compare as many LCD TV's alongside each other with SD and HD material on screen as you can. Any retailer worth their salt will go out of their way to help.
1. Panasonic TXP42S20E
SUMMARY Performance far exceeds anything else in the budget plasma category
FOR Black Levels, Motion Handling
AGAINST Styling is a little bland

93%
2. Panasonic TX-P50VT20
SUMMARY Not only the best 3D TV around but also the most accomplished flat panel TV we have come across for some time
FOR Black level ability, colour, 3D ability
AGAINST Pricey

93%
3. Panasonic TXP50S20E
SUMMARY Performance far exceeds anything else in the budget plasma category
FOR Black Levels, Motion Handling
AGAINST Styling is a little bland

93%
4. Panasonic TX-P46VT20
SUMMARY Not only one of the best 3D TVs around but also the most accomplished flat panel TV we have come across for some time
FOR Black level ability, colour, 3D ability
AGAINST SD pictures a little soft for some

93%
5. Panasonic TXP42G20
SUMMARY Panasonic have once again demonstrated that there is a good deal of mileage left in Plasma technology
FOR Value, black level ability, colour
AGAINST SD pictures a little soft for some

93%
6. Panasonic TX-P50V20
SUMMARY Not cheap, but its considerable achievements make the V20 one of the most desirable TVs around
FOR Black level ability, colour
AGAINST Pricey

93%
7. LG 50PX990
SUMMARY Supremely stylish and competent all round performer which is just off the pace of the best
FOR Good 3D, THX certification
AGAINST Black levels could be better

92%
8. Panasonic TX-P42VT20
SUMMARY Not only one of the best 3D TVs around but also the most accomplished flat panel TV we have come across for some time
FOR Black level ability, colour, 3D ability
AGAINST Pricey

92%
9. Samsung PS50C7000
SUMMARY Slipping under the 3D radar, Samsung's plasma is a capable performer and excellent value for money
FOR Black levels, 3D ability
AGAINST Pseudo 2D-3D conversion is poor

92%
10. Panasonic TXP42X20
SUMMARY Not overwhelmingly inspiring, but just about the best performance you can get for the price
FOR Value, black level ability, colour
AGAINST SD pictures a little disappointing

91%
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