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GOTY 2009: HDTVs

Take a look at the 2009 Gadget of the year in the HDTV division.

Siddharth Zarabi|Dec 23, 2009, 16:00:12 IST

This year, as usual, took the top heavy HDTV market a little higher in terms of size and definitely broader in terms of reach. All the big far eastern brands, and also some “nearer to home” players released their models, some of which chiefly impressed us while others were better left in standby. These are Tech2.com’s top 3 HDTVs of the year, with one winner, one runner up and a winner in the Budget category. Time to pose on the podium...

Winner:

By Siddharth Zarabi

Siddharth Zarabi is Editor (Economic Policy) and Delhi Bureau Chief at CNBC-TV18.

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