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Editors' Top Rated TVs

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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A   Editors’ Choice

This flagship Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A is just as good as or even better than the Pioneer LX Kuro in many areas and at a far more reasonable asking price, too.

25/08/2008 05:44 PM

Sony Bravia KDL46W4000

Sony Bravia KDL46W4000   Editors’ Choice

The Sony Bravia 46W4000 offers exceptional image and sound quality at a reasonable price.

28/07/2008 05:56 PM

Panasonic TH-42PZ800A

Panasonic TH-42PZ800A   Editors’ Choice

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.

24/07/2008 02:53 PM

Logitech Harmony One

Logitech Harmony One   Editors’ Choice

If you're looking for a sturdy, workhorse remote and don't want to pay through the nose then the Logitech Harmony One is an excellent choice.

12/03/2008 04:25 PM

Samsung LA32R81BDX

Samsung LA32R81BDX   Editors’ Choice

The Samsung LA32R81BDX delivers excellent image quality across high definition and standard definition content and will suit most users' needs.

29/02/2008 02:16 PM

Sony Bravia KDL-32D3100

Sony Bravia KDL-32D3100   Editors’ Choice

If you are in the market for a high quality television but have limited space, the Sony Bravia KDL-32D3100 will certainly fit the bill nicely.

22/02/2008 04:55 PM

Sharp AQUOS LC-42PD7X

Sharp AQUOS LC-42PD7X   Editors’ Choice

The Sharp LC42PD7X is the best 42inch LCD panel on the market. It isn't perfect, but its incredible image quality and reasonable price point outweigh any minor shortcomings.

21/12/2007 12:13 PM

Pioneer PDP-LX608A

Pioneer PDP-LX608A   Editors’ Choice

The Pioneer PDP-LX608A is an amazing full-HD, 1080p screen, and justifiably sits at the apex of the company's plasma range.

23/11/2007 05:21 PM

Sony KDL46XBR

Sony KDL46XBR   Editors’ Choice

The Sony KDL46XBR is an excellent example of the LCD art, and includes up-to-date -- and working! -- features, and sumptuous styling.

14/11/2007 05:27 PM

Philips Aurea 42PFL9900D

Philips Aurea 42PFL9900D   Editors’ Choice

The Philips Aurea 42PFL9900D may be very expensive, but its picture performance nothing short of stunning, and the Ambilight Spectra system stands out from the crowd.

01/11/2007 12:22 PM

Pioneer PDP-508XDA

Pioneer PDP-508XDA   Editors’ Choice

The Pioneer PDP-508XDA is without a doubt one of the best televisions ever released, with excellent black levels and oodles of detail.

10/10/2007 10:36 AM

Lindy 3 Port HDMI Switch with Remote

Lindy 3 Port HDMI Switch with Remote   Editors’ Choice

The Lindy 3 Port HDMI Switch with Remote is an inexpensive and recommended upgrade for anyone looking to add extra sources to their home theatre.

09/10/2007 10:54 AM

Samsung LA40R81BD

Samsung LA40R81BD   Editors’ Choice

Without getting into the whole plasma versus LCD thing we can just say the Samsung LA40R81BD is a very good example of either technology. Highly recommended.

16/08/2007 10:48 AM

Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX70A

Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX70A   Editors’ Choice

The latest generation of plasma televisions has really impressed us, and the Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX70A is an excellent example of plasma's potential.

12/07/2007 03:27 PM

Pioneer PDP-427XDA

Pioneer PDP-427XDA   Editors’ Choice

The Pioneer PDP-427XDA scores with a stylish design, a built-in HD tuner and impressive picture quality, particularly if the set's been professionally calibrated.

27/12/2006 03:25 PM

Logitech Harmony 785

Logitech Harmony 785   Editors’ Choice

This sleek universal remote has great functionality and a PC application that makes it easy to customise your settings.

01/12/2006 10:20 AM

Pioneer PDP-5000EX

Pioneer PDP-5000EX   Editors’ Choice

Whether you're watching standard- or high-defintion material, the Pioneer PDP-5000EX is one of the very best screens on the market.

16/11/2006 12:00 AM

Philips 37PF9731/69 LCD TV

Philips 37PF9731/69 LCD TV   Editors’ Choice

The 2006 Philips 37PF9731 LCD TV has all the bells and whistles packed into a 114mm-thick chassis that's both sleek and sensuous.

06/11/2006 05:08 PM

Sony KDL-46X2000

Sony KDL-46X2000   Editors’ Choice

The Sony KDL-46X2000 is a stylish 46-inch LCD television with excellent image quality that can handle and display full 1080p high-definition signals.

27/09/2006 08:29 AM

Hitachi 37LD8800TA

Hitachi 37LD8800TA   Editors’ Choice

The Hitachi 37LD88000TA LCD TV's above-average pricing is offset by a suite of luxury features and mouth-watering picture quality.

03/05/2006 06:00 PM

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    The Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800A is a very capable telly and is ideally suited to wide rooms due to its excellent viewing angles.

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