The stunning Samsung UA46B7000WM is a cutting-edge connected TV with a solid visual performance to boot.

Good blacks and sharpness ; crisp sound ; 29.9mm ultraslim design ; four HDMI inputs ; wireless media streaming ; Web-based Yahoo widget support ; built-in digital TV tuner ; bundled with two remotes

Blacks not as deep without local dimming ; mild brightness uniformity issue ; slightly recessed side inputs ; YouTube no search function ; pricey

A tight fit for its Ethernet and PC inputs

We like the styling and A/V performance of the Loewe Art SL 42 Full-HD+ 100 DR+, as well as the extra functionality you can add.

Good picture ; powerful sound ; attractive design

Expensive ; only three HDMI inputs

The most noticeable thing about the Art SL 42 Full-HD+ 100 DR+ is its ludicrous name. The second is its slimline styling. At just 90mm thick, it's a svelte LCD TV, although it's not a patch on the new LED edgelit models we've seen from Samsung. Even ...

The LG 47LH50YR's 200Hz engine smoothens out judders with minimal artifacts, though its black level and image sharpness leave room for improvements.

Bright and vibrant colors ; film-like and clear visuals ; very wide viewing angle ; effective 200Hz implementation ; built-in multimedia playback via USB ; abundant tweaking options

Pictures can be a little soft ; grayish blacks ; overly recessed side A/V inputs

After getting accustomed to the bold and flamboyant designs of last year's LG HDTVs, we can't help but feel a bit underwhelmed by the 47LH50YR's conservative styling. Make no mistake, this 47-incher can still be a pleasant living room centerpiece, ...

Sharp Aquos LC-65XS1M - This 65-inch giant is LED-backlit and comes with the highly sought-after local dimming function for a cool S$32,999 asking price.