The most energy-efficient brand tops in overall performance

TV technology has come a long way from the time that Consumer VOICE tested colour televisions last in 2002. The 21inch category is still most favoured by consumers but flat screen televisions have since made a sizeable dent in the market. The models of leading brands in terms of quality have also changed. The 2002 Consumer VOICE test-winner Sony has not been able to maintain its top position anymore and has been usurped by Philips, and the made-in-India brand—Onida in the flat-screen category. Not only models of these brands competitively priced, but also offer great picture and overall quality. Philips is miles ahead of other brands in energy-efficiency. The bad news is that brands like Videocon, Beltek and Sansui cost the consumer a lot when it comes to running them. Every hour of TV watched with these brands will translate into the electricity meter in your home running a little faster