Expanded backlight tuning, the Intelligent Scene Controller and improvements in panel contrast, all achieve a high contrast ratio of 5,000:1 – so you get deeper blacks, leading to some outstanding images.

Your DVDs will look fantastic too – the 24p playback function uses some nifty technology to precisely match-up the frames of the 24p source. As your movies are encoded progressively at 24 frames a second, they’ll be played back without judder. A useful SD card slot lets you use the TX19LXD8 for displaying your latest snaps to family and friends.

The TX19LXD8’s integrated digital tuner means you’ll also enjoy a wide selection of Freeview channels without the need of an additional receiver. And planning what you want to watch is easy with the electronic programme guide.

This television is ‘high definition ready’ which means it will have the ability to display high definition signals with the addition of a separate HD receiver. High Definition Television will be the highest quality of digital television available. It increases the amount of scan lines to provide clearer and more detailed images than those available on regular digital or analogue televisions.