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Toshiba 40TL868 40” Internet 3D TV around £400

Great Value 40in Full HD LED TV

This may be hard to believe but Toshiba have come up trumps with their full spec 40 inch 3D ready LED TV which today we found at under £400. It’s nice to see them back in the game up among the best from big hitters such as Panasonic and Samsung. Here we have a new arrival that not only gives you 100Hz processing and online functionality but it’s smart to look at too.

Latest Smart TV from Toshiba

Affordable and with a comprehensive spec sheet puts this on the short list if you are working to a tight budget. Improved online content puts this at an advantage over previous internet TVs. This new smart set offers BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Facebook access, music streaming and more via the Toshiba Places Portal. Splashing out on a dongle also gives you the option to go wireless.

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Bargain Freeview HD TV & a 5 Star Review

What Hi-Fi awarded 5 Stars in their February 2012 magazine proving that you can get a lot for your cash without compromising too much on performance. There’s a range of image enhancing features to ensure you receive a consistently capable picture whatever you are watching. Appealing 2D and 3D images with a 100Hz refresh rate are noticeably smoother and more detailed plus advanced backlighting system delivers greater levels of picture clarity and colour intensity.

Panasonic TX-P50ST30 50” Full HD Plasma 3D TV

50 inch 3D Big Screen TV
If you want to start the new year with a brand new big screen 3D TV that won’t break the bank then the Panasonic TX-P50ST30 may just fit the bill. In addition to their super award winning TVs in 2011 you can find some pretty good deals on their superb range of 3D models.

Panasonic TX-P50ST30 50 inch Plasma TV

With TV sales in full swing expect plenty of offers and special promotions too. Today we spotted a John Lewis Offer with 2 x Free 3 D Glasses (worth £159.90) running until 31st January 2012. Alternatively, some of the best prices can also be found at Amazon, Tribal UK and Hughes Direct.

Panasonic TX-P50ST30 50-inch Plasma TV

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Internet Ready TV with Freeview HD under £700
For an incredible cinema screen performance at a much leaner price than its high flying relatives in the GT30 series comes the modestly priced TX-P50ST30. This 50 inch may not have an extensive spec sheet as higher end Panasonic TVs but if you can live without a Freesat tuner, wireless streaming and USB recording then its your for less than £700.

What you do get is an integrated Freeview tuner, built-in V-audio surround sound, 24p Real Cinema settings for judder free playback and 4 HDMI sockets for hooking up to your Blu-ray player, satellite receiver and games consoles. Viera cast portal will allow you to enjoy videos, music, sports, games and more content on demand via a wireless dongle (available separately).

TX-P50ST30 Key Features

• 50” 1080p 3D Ready Plasma Screen
• Freeview HD Tuner
• 600Hz Frame Creation Pro
• 2D and 3D Conversion
• V-Audio Surround
• 600Hz Frame Rate
• 4 x HDMI
• VIERA Connect

Neoplasma Technology for the Best Picture Quality
Thanks to the new VIERA NeoPlasma technology, the ST30’s has proved an impressive performer with solid 3D images and superb 2D full HD picture quality. Crisp and clear pictures along with deep and detailed black tones, smoother moving images and higher contrast makes this a joy to watch.

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Bargain 40in TVs under £400

With TV prices continuing to drop its a great time to save yourself some money on a 40″ TV. Electrical manufacturers like Samsung, Toshiba and Sharp have a number of 40 inch LCD models available for less than £400. These include Full HD TVs like the popular Samsung LE40D580. This TV has more than 70 Five & Four Star customer reviews on Amazon.co.uk and features 4 x HDMI ports, Freeview HD, USB 2.0 Movie and AllShare

40 inch TVs

House Of Fraser TV Clearance & Cash Back Deals

The Sony Cashback offer has now expired however there are still some top brand TVs available at House of Fraser.

Free Playstation3 and £150 Cashback
There’s never a better time to grab a bargain than just before Christmas. House of Fraser Clearance has some cracking TV deals in addition to the latest Cashback promotions from Sony and Samsung. Buy the 46HX923 and get a Free Playstation 3, Uncharted 3 in 3D Game and £150 cashback from Sony is still available up to 24th December 2011.

Free 5 Year Guarantee on TVs over 26” and Free Delivery
At House of Fraser you can choose from LED, LCD and plasma screens to Smart TVs and 3D. View the latest in cutting edge televisions and home cinema systems plus save money with pre-Christmas sales and special offers. On top of great savings you also get peace of mind with a free 5 year guarantee on all TVs 26 inch and over.

Sony 46HX923 46in 3D LED TV
Make the festive holidays even more special with Sony’s flagship 46 inch 3D TV. The 46HX923 has plenty of wow factor in all departments including its Monolithic design and stand, upgraded features and enhanced 3D technology. There’s more to get excited about when you take into account the latest Sony Offer. Buy a 46, 55 or 65 inch Smart TV in the HX923 series to claim £150 cashback and a Free Playstation 3 plus Uncharted 3 PS3 game!  

House of Fraser also have some great 3D TVs from Samsung & Panasonic…

Christmas Delivery & Last Order Dates
At House of Fraser the last order date for TVs pre-Christmas is 5pm on Thursday 15th December for Standard Delivery, or 5pm on Tuesday 20th December for UK Next Day Delivery. To guarantee Christmas delivery relating to the “Smart Offers” Sony are advising customers to send in their claims form before 12th December. Find out how to claim here.

What Hi Fi Winners 2011 Best TVs

What Hi Fi Winners 2011
When it comes to buying a new TV reading reviews are always helpful but a list of award winning models is even better. What Hi Fi Sound & Vision is a great source of clear independent advice that guides you through a raft of products including some fantastic TVs.

Full specs, expert tips and ratings help you through a mindful of different models . At a glance summary of their final verdict and star ratings of each tested TV gives you a quick and easy route in finding the right set for you. Check out who the winners are for 2011.

Product of the Year

Panasonic TX-P42GT30
Voted as best premium 40 to 42 inch TV for 2011 and one that proved hard to match. What sets this TV apart from the rest is its brilliant image quality both in 2D and 3D pictures. Extra points are also gained by giving you a choice of two high definition tuners, one for Freesat and one for Freeview HD.

Panasonic TX-P42GT30

So whether your images are served up via satellite dish or aerial you are guaranteed an impressively detailed result full of punchy pictures.

Panasonic TX-P42GT30 Compare Price

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It’s clear from this year’s winners list that Panasonic TVs consistently beat the opposition across screen sizes. The exception being Samsung who excelled with their eye-catching D6530 series. The Samsung UE40D6530 was Panasonic’s closest rival but was not as strong in terms of 3D. However it did make up ground with stylish looks and spectacular Freeview HD images to match any in its class

Other WHAT Hi-Fi Winners

Best Small Screen
Panasonic TX-L24E3

Best 32 inch TV
Samsung UE32D6530

Best Budget 40 to 42 inch TV
Samsung UE40D5520

Best 46 to 47 inch TV
Panasonic TX-P46GT30

Best 50 to 52 inch TV
Panasonic TX-P50GT30

Best Big Screen TV
Panasonic TX-P55VT30

Cutting Edge TVs
2011 has been an exciting time with cutting edge systems taking us to new levels in home entertainment. Major manufactures such as Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, LG and Toshiba have had a busy year with their connected LED and Plasma televisions. We’ve seen premium Smart TVs with internet, streaming, HD, Catch-up TV and 3D functionality giving us so much more than just a movie machine.

2012 LG Nano LED TVs
We can look forward to next year’s offering being showcased at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. The promise of Borderless designs, advanced lighting technology with Full Nano LED TVs and high end cinema plasmas are sure to be the main attraction from the LG corner. Other new arrivals are likely from Google. Google TV’s software platform interacts with a connected TV providing a greater TV-Web app experience. There may even be something on the horizon from Apple with their own digital TV sets.