Top 10 TVs
01 Samsung UE55F8000
Stuff says
A stunning screen and smarter features have thrown down the gauntlet for TVs in 2013
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Sony KDL-46HX853
Smart to look at and thoroughly clever to live with, this is by a long way the best of Sony's 2012 sets.
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03
Panasonic TX-P50GT50
Exceptional picture performance and a strong spec combined with a large 50in panel make the GT50 a brilliant plasma
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04
LG 47LM960V
With seven specs and bags of content, this superb passive 3D TV is worth every penny
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05
Sony KDL-32HX753
The HX753 gives you bags of Smart features, stunning picture and a nice price for a 32in screen
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06
Toshiba 46YL863
With all the credentials of a flagship TV, this Toshiba telly is a performance powerhouse
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07
LG 42LM660T
A stylish, well-equipped and capable TV at an appealing price, the 42LM660T is a cracking buy
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08
Toshiba 40TL868
This quality 40in Toshiba set is cheap, well-specified and largely very capable
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09
Toshiba 55ZL2
The Toshiba costs a fortune, but it's uberhigh resolution and specs-free 3D are awesome. TV just changed for good.
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Panasonic TX-L47DT50
Viera Connect is excellent, and Freeview/Freesat HD deliver stunning 3D – if only everything else about this set was as flawless
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR
1. LCD or plasma? LCD is edging closer to victory simply because it’s so much cheaper to implement. Plasma-based TVs are pricier but technically superior, though you won’t find Full HD ones under 40 inches.
2. Full HD Screens described as ‘full HD’ support a 1080p signal, the highest resolution video currently commercially available. They also come with an HDMI port, allowing you to pipe full HD content from a Blu-ray player or games console. Aim for HDMI 1.4a, which supports auto switching to 3D modes.
3. 3D There are two types: active shutter and passive (or polarising). Both require glasses; for now, the former offers superior quality.
4. Extras The scrabble for remote controls can be resolved with a classy universal wand, and don’t skimp on cables, especially that analogue ones. A decent HDMI is a necessity at over 2m.
