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Optima 42-inch plasma TV

Local computer manufacturer Optima has taken a serious plunge into the consumer electronics world by launching two new plasma TV sets (42-inch/106cm and 50-inch/127cm) aimed at the -value-conscious home theatre enthusiast".

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NEC PXT-42SVI 42-inch plasma television

NEC is heading in the right direction price-wise with its new plasma, the PXT-42SVI, which offers decent if uninspiring specs.

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Hitachi 42PD8800TA 42-inch plasma television

As well as some impressive specs, Hitachi's new plasma, the 42PD8800TA, boasts a motorised stand that couch potatoes will love.

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LG 42LP1D 42-inch LCD television

LG follows up its integrated plasmas with a range of new LCD televisions featuring built-in high definition digital tuners.

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Sony Grand Wega 42-inch (KFE42A10)

Sony's LCD rear projection Grand Wega TV presents good images but the price point comparative to similar technologies makes this a hard product to recommend.

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Sharp recalls 42-inch LCD TVs

All three 42-inch models sold in Australia between February and May 2007 are affected.

TV prices dropping too fast, Sony says

It may sound like carping coming from a big electronics company, but the price drops have surprised manufacturers and analysts alike.

Prices to plunge with demand for plasma TVs?

Plasma panels are losing flat-screen battle to LCDs, research shows. If history has a say, more price cuts are on the way.

Fatty got it first

The set of the 2007 NRL Footy Show on Channel Nine features Panasonic's 103-inch 1080p plasma panel.

Sony focuses on "Bravia" LCD TVs

Sony has announced a range of high-definition LCD televisions under a new brand called "Bravia", emphasising its belief that liquid crystal displays will supersede plasma sales over the next few years.

Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.

Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.

Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

Top 5 plasma TVs

Looking to buy a flat-screen TV for Christmas? If so, then the smart money is on plasma: excellent picture quality, large sizes, and capable of displaying high definition content. We look at five of the best.

Best 32-inch LCD TVs

We look at five of the best 32-inch LCD televisions and are surprised by the level of competition and the number of features offered for the price.

Which 42" Plasma is right for you?

42-inch plasma TVs are the hottest size in flat panel sets. But before you jump on the plasma bandwagon, which model offers the best TV experience?

The more pixels, the merrier?

The number of pixels on a television panel, or its native resolution, determines the amount of detail you'll see on screen. So, it's worth paying more for higher resolutions... or is it?

Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. Executive editor David Carnoy tells you what to consider before buying.

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