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LG Electronics 42LB5

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Pros
Very fast pixel response time
Easy to access inputs
Cons
Difficult menus
Lackluster picture

$799.00
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Product Specs

Screen Specs
Diagonal screen size	42 inches
Display type	LCD
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080
Contrast ratio	10,000
Brightness	500 cd/m^2
Horizontal viewing angle	178 °
Vertical viewing angle	178 °
Response time	5 ms
Pixel Response Type	Gray-to-gray

Broadcast Standards & Resolutions
Broadcast format supported	1080i 1080p 720p

Dimensions and Weight
Width	40.7 inches
Depth	3.5 inches
Height	11.1 inches
Weight	60.6 pounds
Wall-Mountable	Yes

Interface Connections
Other Interfaces	USB Media Host
Input	VGA Input S-Video Input (x2) RF Coaxial Input RCA Audio Input (x3) HDMI Input (x3) DVI Input Composite Input (x2) Component Input (x2)
Output	RCA Audio Output Optical Output (x2)

Other Features
General features	Primary Color Controls Reset to Factory Settings Antiglare
Picture in picture	No
Remote control	IR

Adjustments
Height-Adjustable Base	No
Panel Pivot	No
Panel Tilt	No
Swivel	No

Aesthetics
Cabinet Colors	Black

Included Hardware
Included Hardware	Speaker Type Speakers ATSC Tuner coaxial cable power cord

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What You Should Know about the 42LB5

Good Fit For a Midsize Living Room

HDTVs with a diagonal screen size between 42 and 45 inches are LCDs or plasmas, usually with a resolution of either 1366 by 768 or 1920 by 1080 (1080p). The optimum viewing distance for an HDTV screen like this one is generally considered to be about 6.5 to 7.5 feet. That makes a television of this size appropriate for a range of living areas, such as a den, a large bedroom, a midsize living room, or a game room.

Reviewed by: seachem

Duration of ownership: 8 Days

Strengths: HD Picture, Inputs

Weaknesses: SD Picture, Quality/Reliability

Overall Evaluation: Had similar technical problems as kenkai. Would have difficulty with video displaying and at times had difficulty getting the unit to turn off. Was within retailer return window so i returned vs dealing with LG customer service so can't comment on their helpfulness.
Reviewed by: kenkai

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Not determinable

Weaknesses: Customer support at LG

Overall Evaluation: Ordered this TV off of NBC promotion at a great price and financing. The unit arrived within 3 days. The unit did not display a video picture but did have sound. Numerous attempts at adjusting the cable with different configurations did not help. The disturbing part of this experience was the telephone support at LG who said that the problem was due to the cable supplier. I found this hard to believe since there was a TV connected to this cable just hours before. She was not at all supportive and I felt that I was blown off. Fortunately, the gentle man at NBC was helpful and said that he would arrange pick up at their cost and a full refund. I would have been happy with a replacement but all units were sold out because of the attractive price.