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Editors' Top Rated Plasma

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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A   Editors’ Choice

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.

25/08/2008 05:44 PM

Panasonic TH-42PZ800A

Panasonic TH-42PZ800A   Editors’ Choice

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.

24/07/2008 02:53 PM

Pioneer PDP-LX608A

Pioneer PDP-LX608A   Editors’ Choice

The Pioneer PDP-LX608A is an amazing full-HD, 1080p screen, and justifiably sits at the apex of the company's plasma range.

23/11/2007 05:21 PM

Pioneer PDP-508XDA

Pioneer PDP-508XDA   Editors’ Choice

The Pioneer PDP-508XDA is without a doubt one of the best televisions ever released, with excellent black levels and oodles of detail.

10/10/2007 10:36 AM

Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX70A

Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX70A   Editors’ Choice

The latest generation of plasma televisions has really impressed us, and the Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX70A is an excellent example of plasma's potential.

12/07/2007 03:27 PM

Pioneer PDP-427XDA

Pioneer PDP-427XDA   Editors’ Choice

The Pioneer PDP-427XDA scores with a stylish design, a built-in HD tuner and impressive picture quality, particularly if the set's been professionally calibrated.

27/12/2006 03:25 PM

Pioneer PDP-5000EX

Pioneer PDP-5000EX   Editors’ Choice

Whether you're watching standard- or high-defintion material, the Pioneer PDP-5000EX is one of the very best screens on the market.

16/11/2006 12:00 AM

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  • Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

    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.

  • Panasonic TH-42PZ800A

    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

    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.

  • LG 42PG60UD

    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.

  • Samsung PS42A450P1

    Samsung PS42A450P1

    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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