Typical price: £280
What is it: No-frills, 32-inch, HD Ready LCD TV
What we think: Better than expected, given how cheap it is, but the big brands don't have too much to worry about
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 10 March 2009
Tags: Technika, Technika LCD32-209, connections, performance, resolution
We like:
Low price for an HD Ready, 32-inch TV; sound is okay; decent contrast; vibrant colours
We don't like:
Dire motion blur; noisy pictures; colour tone can look strange, especially with standard-definition content
CNET UK judgement:
Although not nearly as bad as you might expect for the price, the Technika LCD32-209's motion-handling flaws are bad enough to ensure that the set should only be considered for casual, second-room use
Full review:
Have you ever found yourself wondering if any of those no-brand TVs piled on the shelves of your local supermarket are actually any good? We know we have. So we thought we'd get our hands on one: the HD Ready, 32-inch Technika LCD32-209 LCD TV, available from Tesco for a cool £280. Continue Reading...
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