For the living room
Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX5090
What better way to enjoy all that festive Christmas programming than a brand new Pioneer Kuro plasma screen? Why the Pioneer PDP-LX5090? Well, this 50in giant is highly-regarded by many and often referred to as the best flatscreen TV on the market - second only to its bigger 60in sibling.
Stunning blacks, vibrant colours and a silky-smooth image, isn't that what Christmas is all about?
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Available from: TLC Broadcast
Cost: £1,795
Sony BDP-S550
If you've splashed out on a full-HD TV, there's a chance you may be wanting to adopt Sony's Blu-ray technology.
The BDP-S550, pictured below, will serve up glorious 1080p picture quality with 7.1 sound - including DTS-HD Master via HDMI. There's support for all the latest Blu-ray features, including BD-Live, and it'll upscale all your standard-def DVDs, too. To put it through its paces, we'd recommend The Dark Knight on Blu-ray as the IMAX sequences are simply breathtaking.
If you're on a budget, Sony's BDP-S350 is also worth a mention. It offers a similar specification - minus built-in storage, support for DTS-HD and a backlit remote control - for a tidy sum of £160.85.
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Available from: Amazon.co.uk
Cost: £221.17
