JVC LT-42DS9

JVC joins the size zero trend and slims down to nothing

With the LT-42DS9 JVC has pulled out the scissors and snipped this televison in two ways: while the 74mm-deep tuner model means it's not as ironing board-flat as other tv's, at parts it's 34mm deep; and thanks to its slim frame it's also brilliantly narrow.

We reckon it's the most compact 42-inch TV on the market. Thankfully it's no lightweight when it comes to performance and specs: the screen is a full 1080p jobbie that excels with HD content and games, delivering natural colours and sharp detail, while the sound is chunky and bass-heavy and there are inputs aplenty, including three HDMIs.