Many people fantasise about owning a plasma screen because of the massive image sizes and are getting excited because the prices are rapidly dropping, but in the projector world the prices have already dropped so far that for under a few grand you can now buy something that projects an image larger than four plasma screens. Compare that to the price of a plasma screen and see which way the scales tip.

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

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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

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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

2408 A.D. You're one of the elite racers chosen to compete at exotic locations around the world and beyond. Strap yourself into a fusion-powered racing machine, packing plasma artillery and ready to

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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

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