Over the last decade, no other company in consumer electronics has seen its reputation grow the way Samsung’s has.  This South Korea-based manufacturer has really come into its own in the last few years as a producer of quality home electronics at a great value.  Even the most loyal Sony and Panasonic supporters have started to acknowledge that Samsung is, at the very least, quickly catching up. ... 

Toshiba is set apart from other electronics manufacturers by its commitment to pushing the envelope technologically.  Toshiba was one of the first television manufacturers to move away from the traditional cathode ray tube television.  They’ve also done a good job of staying on top of current trends in the HDTV market, stopping in-house production of Plasma TVs in order to focus entirely on LCDs,... 

Philips is the number three consumer electronics manufacturer in the world, and has reigned as number one in Europe for quite some time.  The company’s reputation is forged in equal measure on quality and style.  Today, Philips is known for products that don’t ignore the fine details.  They also have a reputation for innovation, as evidenced by their involvement in the development not only... 

By now, the Sony name is all but completely synonymous with “quality.”  It’s often said that you really can’t go wrong with a Sony television, such is their reputation for performance and longevity.  Despite increased competition from the likes of LG and Samsung, Sony is still regarded as the company that sets the standard.  Their LCD televisions, in particular, are regarded as the benchmark... 

Panasonic is one of the most enduring names in the consumer electronics business.  They’ve built a reputation for producing high-quality products which are always at the cutting edge of technology and design innovation. Even with emerging contenders like LG and Samsung knocking on the door, Panasonic remains a sure bet.  Although perhaps now better known for their flashy, super-sized Plasma models,... 

LG is the most recent company to really emerge as a major player in the world of consumer electronics. Although the company used to market televisions under the GoldStar brand, only in the last five years or so has LG come to be seen as a truly serious competitor to the likes of Sony and Panasonic. LG’s recent history largely mirrors that of Samsung. The perception of these South Korea-based manufacturers’...