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Best LCD TVs under £700

2007 is shaping up to be the year that flat panel prices take a tumble. We've seen new TVs enter the market at lower prices than we've ever seen before, and if you sniff around the Internet, you'll find further deals on older models.

We've picked a number of models out here, for a variety of reasons, but as you can see it's possible to get a decent size screen for a comparatively small amount of money. You won't find a 1080p screen in this price range just yet, although it probably won't be too long before they start to reduce in price.

Generally, £700 will buy you a 32-inch screen, although we have got one 37-inch TV in our list -- the Toshiba 37C3030D. If you want something a little larger, this is a good choice, especially if you're looking for something with good all-round performance.

On screens around the 32-inch mark, expect to find two HDMI sockets. The exception here is the Samsung LE32R87, which has three. This is pretty handy, especially if you're jumping into the world of high definition feet first.

Of the four televisions on this list, the highest scoring is the Panasonic. We especially liked this TV because it offers fantastic picture quality for very little outlay. We were also very impressed by the excellent standard-definition performance.

Editors:

3.5 stars out of 5

Users:

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JVC LT-32DG8

JVC's LT-32DG8 is a cheap LCD TV with an ordinary design and the standard HD Ready specs. But image quality, especially with high-definition content, is above average, even if it's not quite the best Read more

£630

Reviewed on 7 June 2007

Editors:

3.5 stars out of 5

Users:

4 stars out of 5

Toshiba Regza 37C3030D

A worthy television for people looking to enter the high-definition market, offering very good HD picture quality and enough features to satisfy most users -- and Freeview performance is decent too Read more

£650

Reviewed on 18 May 2007

Editors:

3.5 stars out of 5

Users:

3.75 stars out of 5

Samsung LE32R87

If you're looking for a sensibly sized screen, possibly for gaming, this offers everything you'll need plus more. Once you've fiddled with the picture settings, the hi-def picture quality is good, and Freeview performance is decent too. Read more

£500

Reviewed on 14 May 2007

Editors:

4.0 stars out of 5

Users:

1.5 stars out of 5

Panasonic Viera TX-32LMD70

This simple television offers great performance with simple set-up and a decent picture from pretty much everything you can throw at it. You won't find any high-tech extras on this screen, but it does what it says on the tin Read more

£478

Reviewed on 19 April 2007

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