This is an older Panasonic model, but in its day was one of the best premium 32in TVs you could buy.

It has three HDMI sockets and 1080p/24fps support. What's more, off-air pictures from the digital tuner are an absolute delight. Detail levels are fantastically high, colours are vibrant and natural, and motion is smooth and fluid, even with particularly challenging scrolling text.

Superb colours and black depth
DVD performance is equally impressive, showing a magnificent, continuous tonal range. Colours don't get more natural than this. Not only that, but Panasonic's trademark ability of going blacker than anyone else combines with exemplary detail levels to offer insight into dark scenes that is simply astounding.

HD content only serves to cement the verdict. Play the Blu-ray version of MI:3, and whether it's the night-time helicopter chase, or the daylight firefight on the bridge, the Pana displays all the hidden details and glossy colours as required, and all without breaking a sweat. Factor in super-smooth motion, and you've got a truly cinematic experience.

Talking of motion, it's worth pointing out the 100hz Motion Picture Pro mode cannot be turned off, but unlike the motion "enhancers" found on other sets, we found this to be a worthy feature.

The final positive is above-average sound for a flatscreen - a notable advantage of the '700-series sets over their cheaper, '70 siblings.

The bottom-line is this: though pushed to the limit by some extremely talented competition, the 'LXD700 is some TV, although it's just been replaced by the 85/800 models in Panasonic's new range.