LG - 42LB5D LCD TV Reviews

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LG - 42LB5D LCD TV Review Summary

The era of the high definition television (HDTV) firmly is upon us and one company, South Korea’s LG, is a minor but high quality player with fine products like the LG-42LB5D 42” 1080p LCD HDTV. The 42” flat screen LCD television is the ideal high definition solution for those who find themselves with room to spare and want to enjoy the benefits of HD. Our reviews overwhelmingly endorse this product with one exclaiming: “Straight out of the box this television looks amazing. It doesn't need many adjustments before it displays an excellent picture…” and still another stated: "This LCD made by LG has one of the best pictures that I have seen. It is extremely crisp and clear." The stylish and feature-rich LG-42LB5D 42” 1080p LCD HDTV features an Integrated ATSC Tuner, full 1920x1080 Pixel Resolution, (1) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) input, (1) S-Video inputs, as well as a standard PC Video input. Read what else our community has to say about this best-in-class HDTV.

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LG - 42LB5D LCD TV Ratings and Reviews

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Crispy - Sharp - Bright - Gr8 TV

FEB

2008

The 42LB5D comes with an unusually brief (32 pages) manual. But that doesn't mean everything is simple. You also get a CD-ROM containing a second manual in PDF form, this one running 110 pages. The electronic manual is so exhaustive it even mentions a picture-in-picture feature that the TV doesn't actually have.A USB port on the front of the 42LB5D allows you to attach an external media device so you can view photos or listen to music stored on it. The television supports HDMI's CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) feature--though LG calls it SimpLink--which allows one remote to control all… read full review »

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amsathya200
Houston, TX

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Great Full HD TV for the price

cost-conscious

NOV

2007

Straight out of the box this television looks amazing. It doesn't need many adjustments before it displays an excellent picture although it does have a nice list of predesigned color choices for different settings. The sounds isn't amazing but if you're getting a tv like this you probably have or will have a surround sound system; why have a full HD picture and simply opt for the most basic of sound delivery. Subtracting the difficulty this LCD has with producing black levels in the range of Sharp Aquos or other higher end LCDs, it is possibly one of the best deals you can get for a… read full review »

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mypoints1982
Dekalb, IL

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makes monday night football better than ever!

somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

JUL

2008

This was my present to myself, and it is worth every penny. Football never looked so good, even if the broadcasters don't look as good! Seriously, this is a great tv, and I really like it. I would definitely recommend to anyone, and usually do! All my friends come to my house now, whether there is a "big game" or not. Everyone loves it, especially with my surround sound. —… read full review »

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mstaheli
Cedar City, UT

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LG LCD TV is movie theatre quality in your home

a bargain hunter, somewhat tech savvy

JUL

2008

This LCD made by LG has one of the best pictures that I have seen. It is extremely crisp and clear. It is almost like you are sitting in the t.v. Although with the size you have to make sure that your room that you are in can support the size. When you are close up the quality for any LCD TV is not there. LG does make one of the best TV's for the price and the… read full review »

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smurfet29ka
Swoyersville, PA

awesome tv

somewhat tech savvy

JUL

2008

awesome. owned 1.5 yrs and cant beat the 2 year parts and labor waranty from lg. exceptional… read full review »

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kweidaw
Lexington Park, MD

the picture is so clear that a bird could fly into it

AUG

2008

the picture clarity on my LG is unbeliveable aspeciely when combined with blue… read full review »

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nicholaslovejoy
Augusta, ME

Awesome picture and quality

a bargain hunter, New to HD, married, First Time LDC TV buyer, value conscious

DEC

2007

This Tv is great...great black levels and everything. We even use it for a computer monitor. The TV is on a swivel base with makes it convient to turn to a specific direction of even better viewing. The view from all angles in good as well. This Tv is great...great black levels and everything. We even use it for a computer monitor. The TV is on a swivel base with makes it convient to turn to a specific direction of even better viewing. The view from all angles in good as well.This Tv is great...great black levels and everything. We even use it for a computer monitor. The TV is on a swivel… read full review »

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kingraham
Columbia, KY

Reviews of LG - 42LB5D LCD TV


Key Features	Flat Panel Type LCD TV LCD Response Time 5 ms Screen Size 42 inch Contrast Ratio 10,000:1 Digital TV Standard HDTV Television Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels HDCP Support With HDCP Support Weight 50.7 lb.
Display Capabilities	Digital TV Standard HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) Built-in Tuner ATSC • NTSC • QAM Native Aspect Ratio 16:9, 14:9 Broadcast Format Supported 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Image Quality	Comb Filter 3DYC / 3D Digital Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Viewing Angle 178 Adjustable Color Temperature With Adjustable Color Temperature Brightness 500 cd/m²
Remote Control	Remote Control Universal
Audio Features	Audio Type Virtual Surround MTS Stereo SAP / MTS Stereo Audio Leveler With Audio Leveler
Technical Features	Parental Control V-Chip Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer Energy Star Compliant Energy Star Compliant
Connectors	Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Component x 1 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • RF x 1 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) • 1 x RS... Front Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • USB Port Rear Output Connectors Optical Digital • Coaxial Digital
Screen Text	OSD Languages English • French • Spanish Closed Caption on Mute With Closed Caption On Mute
Speakers	Number of Speakers 2 Speakers Speaker Power 2 x 10 Watt
Dimensions	Width 40.7 in. Depth 3.5 in. Height 27 in. Weight 50.7 lb.
Miscellaneous	Cabinet Color Black Product ID 42862151
Warranty	Overall Warranty 1 Year
Product MPN	MPN 42LB5D

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