The Sony bandwagon rolls on; this is another simple to use set that produces brilliant big-screen images

Where incremental steps forward are becoming commonplace, the Sony is a giant leap – simply stunning

Another cracking Panasonic flatscreen, which impresses with both its integrated TV tuners and external sources

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

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

We think this TV is a real bargain - a good few quid cheaper than comparable models and every bit as impressive

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

Award-winning TV with exceptional picture quality, although it has now been replaced by Panasonic's 2008 range

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

An older screen that was one of the best we'd seen, but with a price premium that was too much for us – haggle hard

An older model, but in its day, everything about this set is big and clever. If you’re big and clever too, then you’ll want to get your wallet out

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

An older TV, but in its day one of the best picture performances we'd ever seen

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