When you've run out of things to say to each other over the turkey dinner, nothing can unite a family like some Christmas TV specials or a hot new movie release. However, if you want to make the most of your festive viewing then there are two essentials - a state-of-the art LDV TV and a top class Blu-ray player. Big-screen TVs make a perfect seasonal gift for the whole family whether you want to watch the Boxing Day Premier League action or just catch those extended soap specials. To see the picture in all its glory however, you'll need to pick up one of the latest LCD (liquid crystal display) TVs, which are thinner and lighter than Plasma TVs, use less energy and provide near-perfect clarity. There are several hot LCD TV models for Christmas 2008 including: - Sony KDL-32W4000 LCD TV - A 32inch screen with a digital tuner that features a neat design touch to hide away wires protruding from the back of the screen. - Panasonic TX-32LZD85 LCD TV - Increased sharpness, detail and fluidity of motion are the highlights of this high-definition (HD) ready 32inch TV that even includes an SD card slot for direct viewing of photographs taken with a digital camera. - Toshiba 40ZF355D LCD TV - A super-slim bezel makes this 40inch Toshiba LCD TV appear smaller than it is - ideal if you don't want a TV to completely dominate your room. The Toshiba Regza 40ZF355D LCD TV is one of the best TVs around for Blu-ray viewing with improved response to vibrant colours and black levels. Blu-ray players are all the rage and are widely favoured ahead of HD-DVDs. However, customers should ensure they buy a Profile 2-ready model to be sure they'll get the most from the technology with older models not having the necessary hardware for exciting new features such as picture-in-picture options. This year's best sellers are likely to include: - Pioneer BDP-LX08 Blu-ray Player- Considered one of the best Blu-ray Players available with high image quality and good DVD capabilities, ideal if you don't want to replace an existing collection. - Panasonic DMP-BD30- Processes more than 15billion pixels per second to express motion smoothly and superbly display images. - Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray player Faster than its predecessors at loading films, this Sony Blu-ray Player supports all the latest Blu-ray technology. If you're looking for a cheap option then pick up a Sony PS3 which includes a Blu-ray Player alongside its video game capabilities.

If you want to make the most of your festive viewing then there are two essentials - a state-of-the art LCD TV and a top class Blu-ray player . If you're looking for a cheap option then pick up a Sony PS3 which includes a Blu-ray Player alongside its video game capabilities.