Deep Fritz 7

Deep Fritz 7 is a 5.1-inch machine that may not appeal to home cinema purists, but for those who are looking for something a little bit lighter, or who just need a little more oomph to sit back and enjoy themselves, the world is full of alternative options.

That means we're looking at the models in the house below that will be specifically suited for light business or corporate users.

Below are the five models from Deep Fritz 7 (note the three variations of the 7, 7, and 8) that have been announced, based on their price ranges:

Our expert review:

Our home cinema test bench came complete with two glass displays and a 5K Blu-ray player, all for under £150, and was configured to perform the same task.

That's right, the Panasonic BDP-SXR9S also comes in a different array of connectivity options than we've seen on some of the other models. As with many of the Panasonic's other 7-series models, it's fitted with two HDMI inputs for outputting to an external display or Blu-ray player, while it also supports both optical and coaxial digital audio outputs.

While the optical inputs are compatible with the all-important component video and composite video outputs, there's no provision for either the HDMI and component HD-ready HDMI ones. Also available is a USB port, a CI slot, RS232 port and a USB port.

The Panasonic BDP-SXR9S's built-in Chromecast is a useful addition for the projector, as you can use it to access other smart devices and access online services. It even enables you to access any programme information you have on the Wi-Fi network. It's compatible with Panasonic's own suite of web browsers and provides a decent shortcut to the all-important step-by-step guide to installing the TV remote.

The remote is extremely bright, with some fairly respectable brightness levels. However, there's a little issue in some parts of the viewing experience when using the TV remote, as it can be rather noisy when responding to a single command.

We would prefer the remote to be simpler, but it doesn't leave much to be desired, and the colour scheme is nicely presented. However, it's hard to see the strengths of the HD8200's built-in image technology at its best.

Picture

Our first experience of the Panasonic BDP-SXR9S's pictures was on a white backdrop. There's a subtle haze at the edges of the picture that is a little jarring, especially when viewed side by side with high definition content.

Standard definition footage is shown more in detail, but really, this TV shows off the HD8200's picture chops and has taken a lot of people by surprise. This is partly because of the brand's premium picture picture capabilities, but also because it has the pedigree to make some of the best picture features on any TV in the price range.

The only problem with the picture's picture is that it can sometimes make motion look a little unnatural. When watching some Freeview channels such as BBC HD, for example, though, the picture can occasionally come across slightly over-sensitive. This means that picture changes, rather than any kind of unwanted (or distracting) motion, can be completely minor.

The Panasonic TX-L42ET30B is a solidly-built TV, with a large screen and a wonderful set of features that make it perfect for watching on the go. The UK-based installer is very well-presented and has a clean interface, as well as an attractive design.

However, the TV's plasticky feet make for a rather bobbly response to TV presses and turns on or off. The input lag is reasonable, though it's quite noticeable in daily use, and the brightness levels can be adjusted using a knurled menu button on the remote control.

The bright and punchy pictures on this TV are accompanied by a suitably impressive design. The majority of the panel is made up of matt-black panels, and the colour palette is bright and vibrant.

There's a genuine crispness to the picture that belies its looks. In fact, the screen's colours are hugely saturated, which really does come in handy when shooting into the screen's wide viewing angle. The picture also holds up well on DVDs, which will be something of a challenge to shoot on.

HDR support

As you'd expect from Panasonic, the company's HC5000E is a plasma of a high quality. It manages a perfectly serviceable image with very little ghosting. For instance, in our test disc of the LaserFX-55PZ9600 that we found the colour palette was overcooked and lacked detail, but this was evident when watching at this price.

When using the laserFX-55PZ9600E with the added Intelligent Auto mode, the TV struggles to resolve colours accurately.