The Hitachi 50PDP9800TA is a mid-range big-screen TV. It was excellent in our high definition tests and produced reasonable results in our standard definition tests.

The Grundig Elegance GLCD4001 is a mid-range TV with entry level features and above-average performance at a reasonable price.

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

The Fujitsu PlasmaVision P42XHA58EB is a great unit capable of delivering reasonable high definition images while also being able to convincingly display standard definition as well.

If you are in the market for a mid-range Plasma television with good all round performance, the Q9 series from Samsung is definitely worth a look.

The Toshiba REGZA 42C3000 performed brilliantly in high definition but scored poorly in standard definition. The fact that the panel can display 1080p signals is a huge bonus, but the fact that a regular DVD will look poor, is a detractor. Before purchasing this unit, we suggest you decide what you need it to do and choose accordingly.

If you don't want to connect a PC and are after a full high definition 1080p screen, the Sharp LC42D63X may suit you nicely. It offers good image quality with just a few small problems and comes in a stylish body with a good range of connectivity options.

It has all the right specifications, but an imperfect 100Hz mode and a lack of inputs for older devices stop the 42PFL903D being an easy choice.

The LG 47LB2DE is a 1080p TV that performs well in 1080-line resolutions, but struggles with all others. The image quality issues in lower resolutions should be taken into consideration if you're considering purchasing this model.

The Toshiba REGZA 37WL68A is a well-priced mid-range LCD television that performs well when viewing HD movies but has shortcomings in other areas.

The LG 42LB9DF is a good mid-range 1080p television which falls short of justifying its high-end price tag.

If the size doesn't daunt you, the HD-L27 will make a reasonable addition to your lounge room, although there may be other options with better picture quality.