Tripping the light fantastic

Superb picture quality Eye-catching Ambilight and Active Frame Good sound

The price tag

A definite improvement from the first run but you'll either love it or loathe it

Could this be the greatest TV?

Black levels Sheer screen size

Took us ages to switch the thing off Bit pricey

The closest to perfect a TV has ever been

Snaffle HD for under a grand

Excellent value for money Good black levels Motion is usually smooth

Some judder, artefacts and noise visible in HD pictures

A budget 50-incher that doesn't really look or feel like a budget 50-incher. Solid performance, features and design.

Could this be the best 50" TV on the planet?

Truly stunning contrast ratio Excellent colour reproduction Solid build

Whopping price tag Shiny screen surface

"Yes, it's expensive, but that's because there is no better 50-inch television on the planet"

The new skinny LG TV on the block.

Swanky looks

Reflective glass screen Weak (for plasma) black levels

Not a particularly stunning performer, but then you can't expect that for the price. A solid entry-level set with a high-end design

JVC joins the size zero trend and slims down to nothing

Both thin and narrow

Tuner module adds extra girth No 100Hz mode

Amazingly compact for a 42-incher, and an above average performer to boot.

Stream Loewe-Luxury gogglebox maker Loewe is back with more telly eye candy

Looks the nuts

Slightly slow operation Smacks up your bank account

Expensive, sure, but design-wise tellies don't come much lovelier than this

Toshiba's ugly duckling telly isn't as bad as it looks

Bright colours

Quite bulky for its screen size Freeview picture is average

Its strong all-round ability outweighs its flabby body

Penny-pinching movie fans will adore this one

Good picture

No 24p compatibility No dedicated PC input

A value-tastic pile of plastic

Razor-sharp lines, a dash of deep crimson on the stand and a black high gloss finish, this is one good looking 32-inch telly

Easy on the eyes

A bit placcy and lightweight on close inspection. Tinny sound

A cracking way to upgrade your living room