Big screen HDTVs are beautiful, but if you’re looking for an upgrade at the moment, you will have come across the killer question: LCD or plasma?

Sony has raised the bar for action and sports fans with the first 200Hz television promising silky smooth motion. So how noticeable are the results?

HITACHI PD32-A2100

The TH-46PZ81 shouldn’t be applauded only because of its features – it delivers a great plasma TV picture.

An older plasma, that isn't flawless, but it offered fantastic picture quality and a quite phenomenal performance-per-pound ratio for its day.

Terrific value and a high-quality set – it’s not Full HD, but at this price, you won’t miss it

I've predicted 2003 will be the year of the TFT, with massive price cuts on the way that will give CRTs a run for their money. The year is already looking good with these three models entering our testing Labs.

Almost all computer monitors and TVs use the same technology that first appeared in the 1940s: the CRT. How both consumers and manufacturers would love a viable flat panel display. LCDs dont make the grade: its too hard - and expensive - to produce LCDs larger than 20 inches diagonal.

A fine TV that offers a rich, warm picture but comes up just a tiny bit short against rival sets from Sony and Philips

Slightly older model, but the best 42in TV you can buy, full stop. Not cheap, but the quality is all up there on the screen

An older model, and not the best 50in Pioneer, but still better than every other 50in on the planet in its day. If you can’t manage the top-end Pioneer, this is the set to go for

If you must have the biggest, it’s great – but lose a couple of inches and you’ll get an even better performance

Older screen, but in its day a super screen at a super price, though it's large

A bit old now, but in its day a quality TV, with a picture performance that has been a contender in the 42in plasma market

Image projection is more affordable now than ever. With prices dropping and quality increasing...

Tough enough to tear through concrete and built like US military hardware, this is the ultimate DIY drill

Expensive but extraordinary. If God watches the telly, he does it on one of these

The Sony HDR-XR200VE mini cam uses gyros to provide image stabilisation, and has an inbuilt GPS receiver

If you’ve the money and dream of owning a humungo-wall-telly, then the Panasonic will go a long way to fulfilling your dreams

It's a mini adventure with the S10. A go anywhere, shoot anything cam that won't break the bank and delivers well for its size