The LG 32LB9D is an exceptional LCD television which performed brilliantly across all resolutions.

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.

The Sharp LC37PD5X is a good quality television, but dithering issues when playing HD games prevents it from being considered excellent.

The Bravia KDL46D3100 showed excellent performance across all modes and resolutions including standard definition and will no doubt please most users. The only downfall is a oversaturation of red in the image but this may not by an important factor for the majority of consumers.

Samsung's LA40N81BD offers a good choice for users looking to take the leap into high-definition video. While there were some minor aliasing and noise issues during gaming tests, high-definition playback was impressive on the whole, and standard definition was rendered crisply considering the amount of scaling required.

If you run a media centre, you may need to look elsewhere, but if high definition videos and gaming appeal to you, the full 1080p 43W3001 is a great value for money display.

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.

While $5999 isn't exactly a steal, the KDL52W3100 remains one of the best valued 52in LCD displays on the market.

Sony's Bravia KDL-52X3100 is a fantastic high-definition television, capable of delivering some incredibly rich and stunning images. It does have one or two slight flaws, but its overall performance is excellent.

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 solid 720p unit from Sharp, the 37in LC37D53X offers good image quality at a decent price point. It does have some minor issues, but for regular DVD and some HD watching in a small- or medium-sized room it is a nice choice.

A strong performer, the Sharp LC42D83X will impress with its great full high-definition picture and the design ensures it looks stunning even when powered down.