Freeview looks about as ugly as it always does when blown up to this sort of size, but the TX-L37V10B manages to make a tidy job of it, with acceptable edge discipline and decent overall stability.

Sound

The slender frame and remarkably discreet speakers make any kind of audio competence an achievement of sorts, and the Panasonic produces a generally faithful performance with a surprising amount of muscle. Its bass won't shake your floorboards, but it's more than adequate with TV broadcasts and makes a reasonable fist of movie soundtracks.

Value

The TX-37V10B is one of the pricier LCD TVs of its size around at the moment, but it is also one of the best. Some may lay claim to better pictures, others may offer better value and not everyone is going to be persuaded by the benefits of Viera Cast, but few of its rivals combine the Panasonic's looks, spec and general performance in quite such a tempting package.

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