Toshiba rounded-off 2011 year with some of its best TVs in years, and the company has started 2012 in the same vein, with the 46YL863. Staggeringly price considering that it still has features that befit a top-of-the-line set, it seems a steal on the face of it. We see no reason why a TV shouldn't look the part, too; a 46in TV, no matter how slender, is still going to take up a chunk of space. Thankfulle the Toshiba delivers on that front, too-it's just 3cm deep and great for wall-mounting.

Interface and Setup
There are four HDMI connections, two USB inputs, integrated wi-fi plus an ethernet connection, digital audio and headphone outputs and many of the other usual suspects besides. It's DLNA certified for multimedia streaming, too, and you can even turn an external HDD in to a PVR simply by connecting it to one of the USB connections.

The interface uses an intuitive new layout that makes it easy to navigate the huge amount of content and features at your disposal. You'll even find a built-in test pattern fo tweaking the finer details of your picture. Resolution+ aims to improve the sharpness and detail of standard def-content, while Active Vision M800, Toshiba's motion proccessing tech, proves a little unnatural for us in smooth' mode but' standard does make things a little more stable.

The standart selection of analogue and Freeview HD tuners is present and correct, the latter delivering a quality performance. Edges are't quite as robust as the very best, but vivid colours and decent detail ensure were happy what we see on screen. The HD channels ratchet up the quality a notch too, making for a solid off-air introduction.
Did you know?
The Toshiba's CEVO processor is a descendent of the company's older CELL chips, which are used in the PS3 console - so plenty powerful.

CEVO Engine picture proccessor fires up. It works with the new PRO-LED “hybrid” local-dimming LED backlight, which combines both edge-lit and ‘direct’ backlighting to optimise contrast levels. This shows in scenes where the light delivers shadow, the Toshiba doing a good job of applying contrast. And it certainly makes for a punchy image, too with birht colours set against deep black levels. Colours are painted in border strokes here than on other sets, meaning you don't quite get the same level of subtlety, but it's a picture that commands attention with its bold hues.

It's worth noting its adeptness with standard-def DVD pictures, too the picture processing doing a decent job of tidying up edge and presenting clean detailed images. While fast action is largely confidently dealt with, there is on occasion the odd slip this set's grip isn't quite as fast as some. But it's a minor point that's almost moot, like any little gripes with the 46YL863.

The 3D glasses - active-shutter and rechargeable via USB - seem last-gen in style and size, the quality of the 3D TV performance has move forward, in line with rivals, to something that's perfectly watchable.

Toshiba Places is the company's Smart TV offering and very clever. There's a place for video, one or music for social, and this order makes it easy to see what's on offer. The selection is much smaller than its rivals here and doesn't include Skype, Netflix or much catch-up TV, but there's Acetrax for films, BBC iPlayer, Aupeo and iConcerts for music, Facebook and DLNA media streaming.

Toshiba 46YL863 Specification:

Diagonal (cm / inch): 117/46
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Brightness (cd/m2): 450
Dynamic contrast: 7.000.000:1
Response Time (G to G) ms): 4
Viewing Angle (°): 178
LED-TV: Yes
Pro LED 32: Yes
Full HD - High Definition 1080p: Yes
3D Full HD: YES
3D-Active Aperture: Yes
Active 800Hz Motion Rate: Yes
CEVO ENGINE: Yes
Digital edition of the noise: Yes
Number of inputs USB: Yes
HDMI: 4
3D glasses (the active aperture): Yes
601/709 Colour Selection Decoding: Yes
Energy class: B
Swivel Stand: Yes
Camera (facial recognition): Yes

The 46YL863 includes a huge range of picture adjustment, plus a built-in test pattern to help you manualy adjust things to your taste. You can connect the company's TPA-1 KIT, a USB-based calibrator that works in conjunction with the automated test pattern process built into the set, to configure your picture for you. Set it in the action and results prove decent enough - but you will have to spend thae necessary £200 for the privilege.

The 46YL863 is Toshiba's flagship TV and does the position justice, yet it weights in the best part of 1000 cheaper than rivals' top dogs. It might lack the odd frill, and gives away little here and there in performance, but its's still a massive bargain.

A truly billiant blend of perfmance and price. Panasonic's televisions got nothing but praise from us in 2011, with its GT30 range walking away with the TV Product of the year award and four more best-in-class. Set expectations to high, then. This year Panasonic TX-P50GT50 use a brand new panel, alongside a new filter and a faster processor: three massively important aspects of any smart TVs make-up. Infinite Black-pro, High Contrast Filter Pro and the 2500Hz Focused Field Drive will are all new for this year and will aim to deliver deep, dark blacks, dynamic contrast and smooth motion respectively.

The Dual Core Pro4 Processor, meanwhile should help deliver as speedy smart TV experience complete with Flash support via a free browser, while also allowing you to "multitask" between apps. The connectivity on offer is more predictable but no less impressive. Four HDMI inputs and three USB inputs form an orderly line on one side of the TV with an SD card input nearby.

Connections for the Free-sat and Free-view HD tuners, plus Ethernet, digital optical, component and composite video connections are just a cable stretch away. The Pnasonic chooses to cluster all the inputs and outputs together, eschewing the trend for putting and HDMI input on each side, which is helpful should your devices approach from all angles. As well the ethernet port, the P50GT50 has an integrated wireless receiver. There's Bluetooth, too, designed for connecting as Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for use within apps such as Facebook, Twitter and the browser. DLNA certification lets you connect to and stream from as NAS box or DLNA certified product.

Panasonic has kept the faith with its familiar menus, which have simply been given as subtle lick of paint every so often. Thankfully, while they might not be desperately exciting, they're intuitive-so it's easy to get started. This is ah THX certified TV, so you have choice of the THX modes wihtin the viewing mode. You can still make adjustments to the rest of the picture setting once you've done this.

Deeply Impressive Picture Quality
This is a brilliantly detailed, vivid picture, with every aspects handled expertly. The option of Freesat and Freeview HD tuners ensures that the set will appeal to everyone, though we'd imagine not many people will be choosing between the two. Luckily, both are excellent. Watching standar-definition content the picture is detailed and gives an impressive sense of depth. Images are clean and reasonably free of blocking or noise, with the Freesat tuner arguably just a little sharper, though there's very little difference. Switch to the HD channels and edges are more cleanly drawn, colurs are punchier and black levels are impressive. Switch to Blu-ray and the pictures just get better.

DVDs don't have quite the same wow factor, but the TX-P50GT50 must get the best out of them, with the strength of this set deep black levels, bright colors and smooth motion - ensuring the key aspects are dealt with confidently. The 3D experience is better than ever, with few fast-motion issues and a deep, involving picture.

Super-Fast Internet Connection
The viera connect hub is easy enough to navigate, although it has a few foibles we'd like to be able to move between pages of apps without having to go to the much smaller "more/back" icons for example the content.
The content is better than last year, with the latest version of BBC i Player, a full Skype app, the addition of Netflix, and the likes of Acetrax, BBC News, Eurosposts, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. iPlayer looks great too, especially the HD channel, which gives traditional SD content a run for is money (if your network is up to speed). Press the Vieara tools button, meanwhile to access content on an SD card, USSB hard disk or NAS device on your network. We do just that and connect to our NAS to play some FLAC files.

Tech specs
1. SD Card slots - What's that? You say you like SD cards? So does Panasonic meaning you can load music, moviews of pictures to view on the TV via Viera Tools via the slot provided.

2. USB Inputs - Three USB inputs should be ample. The first can host a USB hard drive which lets you do basic recording  or playback, PVR-style on the Panasonic.

3. Wire or Wi-Fi - You have the choice of wireless or wired internet connection . You can also access wireless and DLNA certified  devices. Its super-fast, too.

4. Bluetooth Technology - Bluetooth is on board for syncing the 3D glasses and connecting a wireless keyboard for better browsing, but it won't sniff out portable devices.

Screen size: 127 cm/50 inches
Type: G15 Progressive Full-HD NeoPlasma
Tuners: Freesat, Freeview HD, analogue
Inputs: 4xHDMI, componet, RGB Scart, 3 x USB, ethernet, SD Card, compostie, stereo
Ouputs: Optical
Dimension: Dimensions (W x H x D) (w/o stand)
Weight (w/o stand): 23.0 kg
Weight (with stand): 27.0 kg
Rated Power Consumption: 400 W
Annual Energy Consumption: 270 kWh

Ratings: ★★★★★
For 3D Glasses and pictures are better; excellent tuners; excellent blacks, colours and detail
Verdict: The best just better - The Panasonic TX-P50GT50 is the TV to beat in 2012
Price: prices from £1500.00

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LG has announced that it has developed the largest Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED technology) TV panels in the world. The Korean company offers 55 inches and is described as a significant step forward for display technology.

The panel is also just 5 mm thin and has a color gamut that is “wider” than that produced by LCD panels. All of these characteristics make it a candidate for bringing OLED TV technology to the masses in a market that’s still dominated by LCDs.

LG expect, the 55-inch panel is not only able to prove its popularity, but also makes feasible the OLED TV market from home. " Our goal has always been actively define and lead the emerging display technology market," said Dr. Sang Beom Han, CEO and Executive Vice President of LG Display, as reported by Engadget, Tuesday (12/25/2011).

"Although the technology is seen as the future of OLED TV display, but until now this technology is limited by a smaller display size and high cost. Now the 55-inch OLED TV LG displays have managed to overcome these obstacles," explained Han.