Crisp and detailed panel, deep blacks, great design, accurate colours

Some backlight bleeding visible in dark scenes, no integrated DLNA wireless

Apart from a few small niggles, the Samsung Series 7 (UA46B7100) LED television is a very impressive unit. Pictures are consistently impressive no matter what content is used, while the stylish design and great feature set make this television one of ...

Great contrast, high brightness, stylish design

1024x768 resolution leads to PC scaling problems

If you're after a simple television for watching free-to-air TV, Blu-ray discs or Foxtel, the LG 42PQ60D will suit you well. It is not well suited for use as a large computer monitor due to its resolution, but for most people this plasma screen is a ...

Media streamer hides cable clutter, picture frame design is stylish in any environment

No 1080p or 24p streaming, picture quality inferior to other (uglier) TVs

The Sony Bravia KDL46EX1 is a thin, well-designed Full HD LCD television with average image quality and a good wireless media streaming system. It may not be as competent as other models in its price range, but you're paying for some high-class style ...

Well-designed remote, SD card slot

Average picture quality

The Panasonic TH-50PZ850A is pretty good value, especially in view of its generous array of extra features.

Excellent sound, handy on-screen menus

Lacks picture-in-picture

The LG 52LG70YD LCD television is a no-frills LCD HDTV that produces good-looking images.

Very good on-screen menus, low price for its size

Lacks picture-in-picture

Though inexpensive for its screen size, the LG 50PG30 plasma HDTV lacks features and image punch.

Low power consumption, crisp 1080p detail reproduction, good price

No 100Hz technology, overly bright back-light by default

As a simple, entry-level 1080p LCD television, Toshiba's 40CV550A is a good product. Its lack of 100Hz motion compensation may deter enthusiasts and the need to tweak display modes to achieve the best picture quality might be confusing for novice users.

Perfect blacks, Ethernet port, all-round brilliant picture quality, five year warranty, you'll own the last ever Kuro

Painfully expensive, Pioneer's not making any more

We're sad to say that this is the last Pioneer plasma television for the foreseeable future - and likely the last ever. Pioneer leaves the market on a high note though: the Kuro PDP-LX609A is the best plasma television screen we've seen.

Four HDMI ports, great menu system, powerful in-built speakers

Better streaming features can be found on the Samsung Series 9

Sony's BRAVIA KDL55XBR45 Full HD LCD television is fantastic for watching content of any kind. When compared to its direct rival, the Samsung Series 9, it has a few inadequacies, but overall it is a strong performer and well worth its price tag.

Cheaper than chips, decent contrast and high brightness, Full HD

Lower contrast and fewer HDMI ports than other 47in models

At this price you would struggle to find a 42in LCD TV from competing brands, making the Kogan 1080P-47 an absolute bargain. Picture quality is impressive for the price as well.