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

NEC's 40FHD100 is an adequate 1080p LCD TV; however, it has some image quality issues with both noise and contrast which make it hard to recommend over the competition.

A few small issues with reduced connectivity and calibration options impact what is otherwise an excellent display.

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.

Panasonic's Viera TX-32LZD800A is a solid unit for users looking for a smaller display. It offers good image quality with a few niggling issues, and it has some nifty features like 100Hz playback, making it a relatively appealing package.

If you're in the market for a good all-round unit, the Philips 32PF9531/79 will fit the bill nicely.

While the image quality is high and the sound quality is good, the connectivity options on the 42PFL7532D, as well as the required calibration time, aren't user-friendly.

While fairly bulky, the 42PF9831 is an excellent panel with high performance in SD and HD.

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.