Advanced adjustment options and a generous array of presets augment middle-of-the-road picture-quality ratings, but ease-of-use issues and limited colour calibration tools prevent this model from ranking higher.

An excellent high-definition panel, the Samsung PS-50P91FD is slightly let down by its performance in other areas.

Don’t let the lower cost suck you in, this is an LCD TV to avoid.

The Grundig Cinemo GLCD4600HD is a mid-range TV that performs well and has a reasonable price tag.

The Samsung LA40M61B is a good buy for those looking for a 40in television with an attractive design that performs well and doesn’t cost the earth.

The LG 50PY3DF's many strengths and features, including good speakers and a reasonable price, may help it find it a place on the TV stands of some homes despite its middle-of-the-road performance.

If you are looking to spend large amounts of money on an underperforming LCD TV this is the one for you.

It stumbles on standard definition content and doesn't support 100Hz picture technology, but Sony's 52 inch W series LCD is hard to fault in high definition picture quality tests.

Sony's Bravia KDL46XBR is a brilliant 1080p TV. It performed above par across all our tests and while it wasn't perfect, the issues we did spot did not detract. If you're after a full high definition screen that excels in all areas this is a great choice.