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Review summary: You don't have to look hard to spot the 42DA8BJ's main claim to fame. It's a 42in LCD TV that costs just £1,000. But is it really as great value as it appears? It's nothing special to look at, certainly.

Pros: Very cheap, Good with bright images

Cons: Limited connections, Struggles with dark images

Verdict: This is the least expensive big-screen LCD TV that JVC has ever produced - but to some extent it shows

Review summary: When it comes to TVs, £800 is a magic number -- if you're planning to spend £1,000, it leaves some cash in the kitty to complete your AV setup. JVC's 42-inch, dual HDMI LT-42DA8BJ is the latest TV at this price point, but has it compromised quality to ...

Pros: HD picture quality ; clear sound on Freeview

Cons: Freeview picture looks a little nasty at times ; motion blur

Verdict: Although the LT-42DA8BJ is sensibly priced, we weren't overly impressed with the standard-definition picture. That said, you won't find many better 42-inch televisions at this price point