CNET Editor's rating: 7.3 out of 10
Reviewed by
David Katzmaier
Review date: 5/7/08
Release date: 5/1/08
The good: Comprehensive picture adjustments; accurate color after calibration; 120Hz video processing can smooth judder in moving images; matte screen reduces in-room reflections; unique design with prominent hole and red backside.
The bad: Relatively expensive; produces a lighter shade of black than competing HDTVs; some artifacts in 120Hz modes; so-so screen uniformity and off-angle viewing; no S-Video inputs; design may elicit mild jeering.
The bottom line: A unique design and best-in-class calibration controls cannot quite make up for the lighter black levels of the LG 47LG60 47-inch flat-panel LCD TV.
Description:
The LG 47LG60 is a 47-inch, liquid crystal display television.
Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $2,280.
This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros:
Has a 47-inch screen size.
This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.
This TV can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when hooked up to a high definition signal.
The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.
Cons:
Has only a rear connector location.
Suitability:
Designed for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV.
In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value:
Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.
Suggestions:
(1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors'
Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide
.
(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.
Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area
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640 x 350,
720 x 400,
1360 x 768,
1920 x 1080,
640 x 480 (VGA),
1024 x 768 (XGA),
800 x 600 (SVGA),
1280 x 768 (WXGA),
1280 x 1024 (SXGA),
1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Freeze Memo
Yes
Parental Channel Lock
Yes
Closed Caption Capability
Yes
Remote Control
Remote Control
Universal remote control - Infrared
Supported Devices
TV and VCR, DVD,
Satellite or Cable
Audio System
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Surround Mode
Yes
Sound Effects
SRS TruSurround XT
Audio Controls
Bass,
Treble,
Balance,
Sound mode
Speakers Included
2 speakers
Output Power / Total
20 Watt
Additional Features
Auto volume adjustment
Speaker(s)
2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side,
1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side,
1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side,
2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear,
3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear,
1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear,
1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear,
1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear,
1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear,
1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear
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