Given the way technology changes it is essential to try and make sure that your purchase is relatively future-proof.

Digital television (DTT) is a telecommunication system for broadcasting and receiving moving pictures and sound by means of digital signals, in contrast to analogue signals used by analogue (traditional) TV. With DTT, viewers are limited to whatever channels the antenna picks up. Signal quality will also vary.

With this article the aim is to take a look at what is on offer with the latest generation of Flat Screen Televisions and in this case the Phillips 42PF5421/10.

The 42PF5421/10 is a 42in LCD TV and the prices for these would be in the region of 1200 pounds sterling or 2400 US dollars. The resolution of the screen is 1366 X 768 and with regards to being HD Ready the answer is yes. The Phillips has 2 scarts and the type and number of Multimedia interfaces the 42PF5421/10 uses is HDMI and 2. The type of Tuner for this TV is Analogue and the Phillips is available from a wide variety of outlets.

So how would we rate the Phillips 42PF5421/10?

The most obvious place to start with as far as TV's are concerned would be the picture quality and our score here would be 10 out of 10, and for the sound quality we would rate it at 8 out of 10. Taking a look at the number of relevant connections and their availability, our score would be 8 out of 10. As far as overall features are concerned we would give it 6 out 8 out and the final individual verdicts would relate to the ease of use and overall value for money and our scores here would be, 8 out of 10 and 8 out of 10 respectively.

Taking everything into consideration our overall view of the package would be This is an excellent value for money flat screen TV. OK it might lack some of the top end features that you get with some other Phillips TV's such as a Digital tuner but makes up for it in the value-for-money stakes. The sound is good if perhaps lacking a little at the bottom end and the visuals are nice and clear.

The fact is that given the wide variety of models and makes available today you should find something that suites your needs as well as your wallet. You could either opt for one of the more cutting edge newer options available or stay safe and go for one of the more established options available. Either way we hope that by reading this short article you should have a slightly more informed view of the options available to you

We ask all readers to remember that the information in this article regarding the price of the TV's are there for illustrative purposes and are meant as a guideline rather than an absolute quote and should be considered thus.