Smart TV ( also known as internet enabled TV or connected TV) is coming of age in time for the summer sport that begs you to upgrade your cable subscription whether for more channels to view the UFC, Premier League or the next WWE pay per view. It can serve up a dangling array of social media , on demand videos and apps, as well as a premium grade HD telly. Here are some of the best out there
Toshiba 55ZL2
Toshiba 55ZL2
When the ZL2 is in 4k swing it is clearly the greatest TV ever seen. Its glasses free 3D system is inherently flawed. This is done through what Toshiba calls a CEVO ENGINE which eliminates the need for glasses. It has a Quad Full HD resolution, which is serious pixels meaning picture clarity is more than you have ever seen. The downside though is, it comes with a 7K sterling pound price
Samsung UE55ES8000
Do not be fooled by its supermodel looks, the ES8000 also has face recognition, cutting edge voice and motion control and a cluster of apps that includes social media titans Twitter and Facebook. This 3D ready 55in telly has brains to match its beauty of razor-thin bezel and shiny frame.The price tag US$ 3,600
Sony KDL-55HX853
The 3D enabled Sony KDL is a 55 inch indulgence of your eye balls bringing even youtube to your living room. It is currently king of the LCD castle because of the clarity in its picture. You can also access the Sony entertainment shop meaning everything in the sky for you, and it has a dedicated SEN button on the remote for you (SEN means Sony Entertainment Network) Price tag US $ 2,800
LG 55LM960V
Traditionally speaking, internet on TVs and consoles has been hobbled by horrible browsers,so its a relief to see the LG 960V 55in has a decent window to the web. Like the Samsung ES8000 it has gesture and voice control, via remote, and while expensive its stunning design and flawless visual performance makes it a worthy adversary to the Samsung. Price tag US $5,187
Panasonic TXP50GT50
Turn on the Panasonic GT50 and it does not hesitate to invite you to head straight to the Viera Connect (Panasonic's hub for all things in the internet) That can be somewhat annoying if you are rushing to watch something in the old fashioned telly broadcast. It is just a reminder that Panasonic is not pulling any punches. The picture? it is stellar in 2D and 3D as you would expect. Price tag US $2300
