Sony Bravia KDLV40A12

Stylish design, great picture and host of connection options.

None worth mentioning

I'd heard bad things about standard definition broadcasts being poor on LCD TVs. The Sony v40 bucks this trend, and depending on what channel you're watching (I use Sky only, can't get freeview) produces pictures that are sometimes superb, but...

Lack of connections. Sony cut down for the European version for some ridiculous reason. Can't believe there's only one component input. Doesn't bother me too much though as I now have a good AV amp with several. The next model will have more apparently...

Picture quality is superb. Depth of colour is great

none

Excellent picture quality, looks good and blends in with decor.

Cannot use with Hi-Fi system as audio output doesn't work. (Probably fault during manufacture.) Manual vague when describing adding peripherals, hard to work out what exactly connects to where. Remote controller only works within 5 metres of TV.