Tags: lcd, rear, silicon

Sony BDP-S350

The combination of its small design, solid feature set, and excellent image quality make the Sony BDP-S350 a worthwhile standalone Blu-ray player — especially if you can find it for less than AU$400.

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Panasonic TH-42PZ800A

If sport or movies are your aim then plasma is still the king, and the Panasonic TH-42PZ800A offers a great picture for a great price.

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Onkyo TX-SR606

The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.

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Sony BRAVIA KDS60R2000

While the Sony KDS60R2000 rear-projection TV may not have the size of a flatscreen, it certainly boasts the image and connectivity chops at a sensible price.

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Sony Bravia KDS70R2000

Sony's introduced one of the biggest HD rear projection television in the country with its 70-inch Bravia SXRD KDS70R2000.

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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.

Laser TV unveiled in Australia

While consumers are still weighing up the benefits of plasma versus LCD televisions, manufacturers will next year be introducing another option: rear-projection laser TVs.

TV: LCD vs. DLP vs. plasma

I am leaning toward an LCD rear-projection TV because I don't want to deal with the rainbow effect of DLP rear-projection sets or the burn-in issues with plasma flat panels. I hate the fact that I have to replace a bulb every few years, but it's only a couple hundred bucks, so I guess I can stomach it. Have any strong opinions about one technology over another? Thanks.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to TV types

Read our guide to the pros and cons of new, high-tech TVs, and you'll feel a whole lot more confident when you hit your local electronics store.