Perfect for: Getting in on the Action
Panasonic Viera TH-P42UT30

• Special Feature: 3D
• Screen Size: 42 inches
• Dimensions: 65 x 99.7 x 5.2cm
3D technology has sprung out of the cinema and into our homes, and this model is one of the best for watching explosive action scenes as the backlight’s fine blinking technology reduces after-images, resulting in smooth transitions that eliminate blurring. It also offers Viera Connect, a cloud technology that lets you access apps like Youtube and Facebook plus games, video and music through your TV. B29,990.

Perfect for: A Cinematic Experience
Acer H5360

• Special Feature: Projection
• Screen Size: 67-762cm
• Dimensions: 8 x 26.8 x 19.2cm
Most of us aren’t quite at the stage where we have an actual cinema in our homes, but the home theater experience is becoming more and more sophisticated thanks to projectors like this. The Acer H5360 model can be adjusted to fit the size of your living room and is 3D-ready to add that extra dimension to your viewing. Little space is needed for the projector which, at a fraction of the price of many of large-screen TVs, could prove a real winner. B33,900.

Perfect for: The Tech-savvy Viewer
Samsung ES8000

• Special Feature: Smart technology
• Screen Size: 55 inches
• Dimensions: 134.9 x 87.3 x 25.9cm
The remote is a thing of the past with this tech enthusiast’s dream TV. Turn the screen on and off, change channels, use apps and browse the web with simple voice commands and hand motions. Use the face recognition function to log on to Samsung’s Smart Hub, which includes three new signature services: Kids, Fitness and Family Story. These mean you can play educational games with your child, keep fit (and track your progress) and also save and share your family photos, all from your TV. Add in 3D vision, a huge screen, 3 HDMI connections, 3 USB ports as well as an option to connect to your PC, and the hefty price tag is just about justified. B199,900.

Perfect for: Watching the Olympics
Sony Bravia KDL-46EX650

• Special Feature: HD
• Screen Size: 46 inches
• Dimensions: 107.4 x 65.1 x 6cm
As the Summer Olympics get into full swing, feel like you’re right there sat in the stadium. Sony’s X-Reality engine ensures a smooth image no matter how fast the athletes are moving, so you can really immerse yourself in the action. Plus with the built-in Skype feature, all that’s needed is a voice-controlled camera and microphone, and you can share all the medal moments with your family and friends, wherever they’re watching. B40,990.

Perfect for: Keeping the Kids Happy
Sony Bravia KDL-22EX310

• Special Feature: LED
• Screen Size: 22 inches
• Dimensions: 52.9 x 34.7 x 4.2cm
The enhanced color of an LED screen and the full experience of surround sound should ensure most children are kept transfixed, mouths agape (not to mention adults). Sony claim they’ve been working hard to create high-performance products that have a minimal impact on the environment, and this model uses Edge LED to significantly reduce its energy consumption—great for the planet and your electricity bill. This is also one of the cheaper televisions on the market at B9,020.

WHERE TO BUY BIG SCREEN TVs in BANGKOK

Panasonic Viera TH-P42UT30. Tripetch Power Outlet, 4/F, Central Plaza Chaengwattana, 99/9 Moo 2, Tambon Bang Talat, Bangkok 02-101-0855.
Sony Bravia KDL-22EX310 & Sony Bravia KDL-46EX650. Sony Style, 249-251/2F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., Bangkok, 02-610-9664-6.
Samsung ES8000. Samsung Plaza, 218-219/2F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., Bangkok, 02-610-9584-8.
Acer H5360. Acer Care Rama 3, 338, 338/1-2 Nanglinchee Road., Bangkok, 02-685-4311.