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Plasma TV on the rebound?
Plasma technologies are enjoying a resurgence, with smaller screen sizes helping to increase worldwide sales by over half in the past year.
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A 
This flagship Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A is just as good as or even better than the Pioneer LX Kuro in many areas and at a far more reasonable asking price, too.
Best 1080p televisions 
Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing five of the best 1080p televisions — the highest resolution there is.
Panasonic TH-42PZ800A
If sport or movies are your aim then plasma is still the king, and the Panasonic TH-42PZ800A offers a great picture for a great price.
Panasonic TH-42PX8A
The Panasonic TH-42PX8A is a marked improvement on the 700 series, which is quite an achievement for a budget plasma. Pity it's not true HD, though.
Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum
Panasonic is spending some of the profits from all the Viera TVs and Lumix cameras we're buying in a socially responsible manner by taking up a scientific sponsorship with the Australian Museum.
Is it time to go HD?
Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.
LG 42PG60UD
The LG 42PG60UD is a large improvement on the LG plasma range and will no doubt suit anyone looking for a 720p television with style and quality.
Panasonic range focuses on 1080p and plasma
Panasonic has unveiled its 2008 range of televisions and home theatre in Sydney with HD recorders and plasmas high on its priority list.
Pioneer sells out plasma
Pioneer has announced new pricing for its range of Kuro plasmas in preparation for the next generation of televisions due later in the year, with one already selling out.
Samsung PS42A450P1
The Samsung PS42A450P1 is a 42-inch plasma which features 100Hz motion compensation and is capable of displaying 3D games and videos.
How to connect your HDTV
In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.
Panasonic TH-42PZ700A
The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ700A is an excellent 1080p 42-inch plasma going for a bargain price, but is a little short from the benchmark product we expected.
NEC PXT-32XD3
The NEC PXT-32XD3 is a quaint 32 inch plasma that boasts a great bunch of features, decent image quality and a rock bottom price.
Plasma burn-in explained
Still trying to decide between plasma and LCD and want to know about plasma burn-in effects? Well look no further as we go through what it is and how to avoid it.
Pioneer to outsource plasma, sell LCDs
Pioneer will stop making plasma display panels in an effort to turn around its money-losing business, the Japanese electronics maker has said.
Pioneer to halt plasma production?
Pioneer Electronics is to cease all production of plasma panels and instead source panels from competitor Matsushita, according to Reuters.
Panasonic plasma TVs: Now with added Wii-proofing
In response to people hurling Wii-motes and breaking their expensive TVs, Panasonic has come up with a Wii-proof plasma television.
LCD and Plasma pros and cons
LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.
Pioneer PDP-LX508A
The Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX508A is the undisputable class leader in black level and colour vibrancy. However, these attributes don't quite warrant the premium pricing.
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This flagship Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A is just as good as or even better than the Pioneer LX Kuro in many areas and at a far more reasonable asking price, too.
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If sport or movies are your aim then plasma is still the king, and the Panasonic TH-42PZ800A offers a great picture for a great price.
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The Panasonic TH-42PX8A is a marked improvement on the 700 series, which is quite an achievement for a budget plasma. Pity it's not true HD, though.
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The LG 42PG60UD is a large improvement on the LG plasma range and will no doubt suit anyone looking for a 720p television with style and quality.
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The Samsung PS42A450P1 is a 42-inch plasma which features 100Hz motion compensation and is capable of displaying 3D games and videos.
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