LG - 42LB5D LCD TV

LG - 42LB5D LCD TV Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.29 of 5 (by 14 users)



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.
64% of people rated LG - 42LB5D LCD TV as 5 stars
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7% of people rated LG - 42LB5D LCD TV as 1 star
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LG - 42LB5D LCD TV Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
JUL
29
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...

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somewhat tech savvy, computer literate

mstaheli
Cedar City, UT
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
APR
11
2009

We purchased the LG 42 LB5D LCD TV from BEST BUY but did not get the extended waranty. Well within (12) twelve months we started haveing problems and just as you would think it will cost more to repair than to fix. It starting going dark on the picture but the sound worked fine. Then it would just...

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Bakersfield, CA
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LG - 42LB5D LCD TV Ratings and Reviews

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FEB
2
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 CEC-compatible...

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5 star rating
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amsathya200
Houston, TX



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a bargain hunter, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate, waiting for version2.0, nature lover, Every day computer user, noticing the details, a pet owner

NOV
11
2008

One of the best performance tv's around, though my experience is limited, i did extensive research. Hey, who wouldn't trust LG. I mean a company with a logo 'Life's Good' But we know they have great cell phones, right? The clarity and performance stands up to all tv's of it's class. the 1080p performance is pristene clear and thoroughly enjoyable for an lcd tv. With a Blu-ray player, IT IS TRULY BREATHTAKING. I know these things, since i am an artist, mural and decorative painter.

 Cons...within the first year the main board was going out causing difficulty to view the pic. It was truly doing weird...

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5 star rating
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woodsart
Prince George, VA



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cost-conscious

NOV
13
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 1080p television... read full review »
5 star rating
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mypoints1982
Dekalb, IL



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a bargain hunter

SEP
2
2008

I bought an LG 42" plasma 2 1/2 years ago.  It was great for a while, and then a red line appeared on one side of the screen.  Before long, the entire picture was gone.    The cost to repair? Over $700, in effect making it worthless except for parts.  What a shame.  If you risk it, buy the extended warranty.


1 star rating
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crazedmom2
Atlanta, GA



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a bargain hunter, somewhat tech savvy

JUL
1
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 picture.
4 star rating
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smurfet29ka
Swoyersville, PA



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JUL
30
2009

My husband won this TV about a year ago at his company Christmas dinner.We love it.Football and Baseball 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 our friends come to my house now, whether there is a "big game" or not. Everyone loves it, especially with my surround sound. 

One of the best performance tv's around, though my experience is limited, Hey, who wouldn't trust LG. I mean a company with a logo 'Life's Good' But we know they have great cell phones,...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
Drea76
Stockton, CA



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a bargain hunter

AUG
14
2009

ok i ahve bought this tv last year and it has a really cool and and features. this is one of those tvs that hve everything you need to enjoy your television epereince. it is a flat screen lcd television. Plasma television is not good because it is not that durable as lcds. it might be cleaer but duribility is #1 for products. this tv have good sound . you can also plug in a computer onto it. it is like a huge monitor for your movies on the computer or just to listen to msuic. it is a great way for entertainment. you can then hook up a home theather syste onto the computers sound card and youlll...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
gosuballer1
Sacramento, CA



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a bargain hunter, somewhat tech savvy, Every day computer user

FEB
13
2009

The TV is real nice, albeit big for a bedroom.  lol  We watched the superbowl on it and with the HD TV and direct TV it was truly an awesome experience.  You could actually see EVERY little detail of the game.  The ground, the colors, just everything!!!

The sound isn't too good though.

GREAT picture!


3 star rating
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Slave2Blade
Bay City, MI



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somewhat tech savvy

SEP
25
2008
LG - 42LB5D LCD TV Great TV with an excellent picture it hookup to my surround sound system no proble.     I got everything that I was asking for when I purchase this tv from circuit city I Love this TV. Ir has plenty of hookups for my gaming system and setup was simply and easy to manage
4 star rating
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impala323
West Henrietta, NY



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somewhat tech savvy

JUL
14
2008
awesome. owned 1.5 yrs and cant beat the 2 year parts and labor waranty from lg. exceptional picture.
5 star rating
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kweidaw
Lexington Park, MD



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AUG
8
2008
the picture clarity on my LG is unbeliveable aspeciely when combined with blue ray
5 star rating
reviewer 2008 Writer
nicholaslovejoy
Augusta, ME



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

DEC
10
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 base... read full review »
5 star rating
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kingraham
Columbia, KY



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