Upside
As you'll often read us mention here on CNET.com.au, high definition screens are only as good as the source you can display. And with most plasma and LCDs only shipping with analog tuners, forking out an extras few hundred dollars for a digital set top box is practically mandatory.
So hooray for LG! Not only was the Korean manufacturer one of the first to release plasma televisions with integrated digital tuners, but they've backed that up with a new range of LCDs that also feature digital capability. That means that these LG LCD sets will be able to display high definition TV signals straight out of the box.
The new LG LCD range comes in three flavours -- the 32-inch 32LX2D (AU$3999), the 37-inch 37LP1D (AU$4999) and the 42-inch 42LP1D (AU$6999). The models sport a simple yet stylish design, with the screen being framed in black and the base of the unit decked out in silver. The sets boasts some decent specs, including a 1200:1 contrast ratio, high resolution of 1366x768 pixels and a brightness of 600cd/m2. It also has a 8ms response time, meaning fast moving images should be relayed crisply and cleanly. And in another major plus, the LG LCD set features HDMI connectivity. Both the 37-inch and 42-inch model feature an X-Studio 9-in-2 card slot, which enables music and images stored on a memory card to be played on the television.
Downside
With built-in HD tuners and HDMI, the new range of LG LCDs is hard to fault just on their specs alone. We'll have to take them through their paces in a full CNET.com.au review before we see if there are any quirks underneath the positive exterior.
Outlook
LG's definitely going in the right direction with its new range of LCD televisions thanks to its built-in HD tuner and HDMI capability.
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Mike Hopkins
01/03/2008, 01:07 PM
rating
4/10
after 12 mos our remote stopped working! Searching the web I can see this is a wide spread problem. I am going to contact LG and see if they even acknowledge me. Tv is great but the remote (i think it's the tv not remote) is super frustrating! 1500.00 for a tv I have to get up to operate, I don't think so. How lg responds will determine if I ever buy an LG or their partners products. I will also post warnings on my websites.
Pros: The broken remote trumps all pro's.
Cons: remote
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starryv2003
13/12/2007, 09:08 AM
rating
3/10
Problems with what looks like a backlight failure of the display. We're on LG LCD #2 and it has had the same problems. It jumps down in brightness until you can hardly see the picture. No amount of increasing brightness helps. Now I will just get my money back.
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Gsrjigga
27/11/2007, 12:02 PM
rating
10/10
love the TV, crystal clear.. awsome stuff at 1080p
Pros: crystal clear, good looking TV
Cons: remote stopped working.. got a new one.. still doesnt work.. TV remote sensor not working?? Waiting for in house tech to come diagnose
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stufly
19/06/2007, 06:49 PM
rating
8/10
like everything about it except I had to return the first model because of faint cloudy (faded) patches noticeable on black fade outs and my new model also has the same problem...goes away after 15 minutes?
Pros: pre program all your fav shows and miss the ads
Cons: cloudy patches for the first 15 mins
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Clive
05/05/2007, 08:35 PM
rating
2/10
Bought a 42" LG LCD. had Sync problems. They promised to fix it, and subsidise me the rent of a tv whilst it was being repaired They did not pay up, so I took them to Court (Twice) and recovered my money for the rent, and sent the TV back.
Pros: Great Picture
Cons: AppaLling sound sync.
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Larry
09/11/2006, 04:42 PM
rating
10/10
Sensational TV
Pros: No glare in bright room
Cons: No
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23/08/2006, 07:53 AM
rating
9/10
Stylish and crystal clear
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GreenImage
01/01/2006, 09:40 AM
Simply the best so far !!
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30/10/2005, 04:42 PM
Best TV ever made!!!!!
Perfect TV....the best in the world!
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