Televisions, 1080i

Philips Cinema 21:9 (56PFL9954H/12)

If you're a movie lover with deep pockets, the Philips Cinema 21:9 is unlikely to disappoint, offering a truly immersive way to enjoy films shot in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio in the comfort of your couch. Its great picture quality and fantastic audio are also complemented by a lovely design and plenty of features

Editor's rating 8.8

Sony Bravia EX1 (KDL-52EX1)

Sony seems to have let its mad scientists loose on the 52-inch, 1080p Bravia KDL-52EX1 LCD TV, judging by its bold, picture-frame design. Its appearance won't appeal to everyone, but the 1080i wireless connectivity is handy and the set's pictures aren't bad either

Editor's rating 7.7

JVC Xiview LT-42WX70

The 42-inch, 1080p LT-42WX70 LCD screen is a brave attempt by JVC to bring something new to the TV table. It's eye-wateringly expensive, but it offers awesome colour reproduction, excellent contrast and exceptionally sharp pictures, as well as a stunning design

Editor's rating 7.9

Loewe Connect 42 Media Full-HD+ 100 DR+

The 42-inch, 1080p Connect 42 Media Full-HD+ 100 DR+ is the very definition of a premium LCD TV. It looks stunning in every set-up option, its multimedia capability is unparalleled, it delivers positively Olympian sound, and its pictures are frequently awesome

Editor's rating 8.9

Toshiba Regza SV (46SV685DB)

The 46-inch, 1080p, LED-backlit Regza 46SV685DB is Toshiba's best flat-screen TV to date. Its pictures are superbly sharp, detailed and colourful, and it produces dark scenes with a depth and naturalism that no ordinary LCD TV can match. It doesn't come cheaply, though

Editor's rating 8.6

Samsung B7020WW (UE55B7020WW)

The 55-inch, 1080p UE55B7020WW LCD TV with LED edge lights looks like it's been sent from five years in the future, cramming an extraordinary amount of features into its incredibly svelte body. Its backlight-inconsistency flaw is disappointing, but its pictures are excellent otherwise

User rating 7.0

Editor's rating 7.0

Sony Bravia ZX1 (KDL-40ZX1)

The 40-inch Sony Bravia KDL-40ZX1 LCD TV with LED edge lights looks stunning and is remarkably thin. Also capable of receiving a 1080i signal wirelessly -- which means less cable clutter -- it's a good choice if you want a TV whose mere appearance will make your friends insanely jealous

Editor's rating 6.6

Panasonic Viera V10 (TX-P58V10)

With Pioneer about to abandon the UK TV scene, the 58-inch, 1080p Viera TX-P58V10 plasma telly has emerged as a hugely worthy heir to the mega-screen throne. Besides tonnes of features and connections, this colossal set offers spectacular pictures that outstrip Panasonic's already very high standards

Editor's rating 9.0

Sony Bravia X4500 (KDL-46X4500)

The 46-inch, 1080p, LED-backlit Bravia KDL-46X4500 LCD TV produces, on occasions, the best pictures we've seen on a flat TV from Sony. It's also attractive, well-connected and far cheaper than sets that use the same technology, although it'll still dent your wallet. This is an imperious TV

Editor's rating 8.2

Panasonic Viera TX-P46Z1

It's hugely expensive but the 46-inch Viera TX-P46Z1 plasma TV offers tonnes of features to get excited about and fantastic performance with 1080p video. The best of thing of all is that it can display high-definition video wirelessly. That means less clutter and less marital strife

Editor's rating 8.6

Loewe Art SL 42 Full-HD+ 100 DR+

If you discount its ridiculous name, the 42-inch, 1080p Art SL 42 Full-HD+ 100 DR+ LCD TV has plenty going for it. It's attractive, boasts good picture and sound quality, and offers more configuration options than you can shake a stick at. The real question is whether you're willing to spend over £3,000 on a TV

Editor's rating 8.1

Loewe Individual 40 Compose Full-HD+ 100 DR+

The 40-inch, 1080p Individual 40 Compose Full-HD+ 100 DR+ LCD TV is staggeringly expensive. The TV portion alone, never mind all the extras, costs almost £4,000. Those who can afford it, though, will get great features, design and performance for their money

Editor's rating 8.3

JVC DLA-HD350

The DLA-HD350 projector is a spectacular performer that offers outstanding picture quality and, in particular, excellent black-level response. It could benefit from more features, and some rivals offer richer colours, but the DLA-HD350 remains a bargain of gargantuan proportions

Editor's rating 9.0

Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A

In spite of the embarrassing acronym, the Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A is a very high-end TV, aimed squarely at the home-cinema enthusiast. With all its inputs and media gubbins in a separate box, it's incredibly thin for such a large panel -- and its picture is magnificent, as you'd expect for such a high price

User rating 8.5

Editor's rating 9.5

Philips 42PFL9803

With its 42PFL9803 LCD, Philips further hones a first-generation technology. Instead of a panel illuminated from behind like in most LCDs, the 9803 uses an array of more than 1,000 LEDs behind the panel to illuminate the picture. The result is a breathtaking, crisp image that is enhanced by superb audio

User rating 6.3

Editor's rating 8.6

Loewe Connect 32 Media Full-HD+ DR+

If you've got the money and you want a small, but very well-built TV with stunning HD picture quality and some of the most remarkable sound you'll ever hear come out of a TV, this is for you. Features include a twin tuner 160GB Freeview PVR, a network media streamer and a high-definition satellite tuner

Editor's rating 8.5

Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX5090

If you have the money to burn, this TV is as good as it gets for home entertainment -- unless you want to go the projection route. Its blacks are unparalleled, especially in HD, and Blu-ray looks just as fantastic on the 1080p screen. Watch out for Pioneer's unusual approach to inputs, though

User rating 8.3

Editor's rating 9.5

Samsung SP-A800B

The Samsung SP-A800B projector has gotten the Hollywood touch. Joe Kane, the man behind the Video Essentials DVD, has tuned the colour settings and it's a masterstroke, as the A800B produces the most outstandingly authentic colour tones we've seen on such an affordable projector

Editor's rating 7.1

Sony VPL-VW40

The Sony VPL-VW40 projector impresses us in its clarity and precision of its pictures. It truly beats anything else in its class and its price tag isn't as shocking as some projectors on the market. Plus, its total freedom from technology noise could make it a great option

Editor's rating 7.9

Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090

Not only does the Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090 deliver a colossal 60 inches of screen, it also displays picture quality that's nothing short of amazing. You'll need deep pockets to afford it, but its attention to detail with black levels and colour reproduction put this plasma TV in a league of its own

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 9.5