For quality, affordable viewing, the LG 42LD450 42-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV provides high definition entertainment at a low cost price. After all, we all want large, LCD HD TV’s now – and this is a great option which is not going to put your credit cards into meltdown!
The picture quality is fantastic, thanks to the 1080p resolution, which is far superior than that of a standard HDTV – and the picture is pretty much the most important aspect when buying a TV.
The LG 42LD450 42-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV sounds pretty good as well, with its 20 watt stereo speakers and Digital Dolby decoding.
You can optimise the picture depending on what you are watching; cinema, games or sports, and with LG’s Smart Energy saving features, you can watch to your heart’s content, happy in the knowledge that not only are you saving energy, but you’re being kind to the planet as well.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Great picture – the pixel quality is also double that of standard HDTV giving a real, superior quality of picture
- You can use an LG simple link remote to have all your LG devices working from a single remote control
- The Dolby Digital sound, along with the intimate surround sound and Clear Voice II technology give a great all round sound quality.
- Connect external USB devices to listen to MP3 files or view JPEG pictures
- 24p real cinema option – giving a true, large screen experience. Fantastic for watching movies
Cons
- It seems the viewing angle from below is not brilliant. So if you are planning on watching this from your bed, where you are lower than the TV, you may have a problem.
- The initial set up instructions are a little confusing – although this is only a one time problem.
- There have been a few complaints about the stand – whilst it is usable, it could be better. However, this is not an issue if you plan to mount it on a wall
Product Features
- 42 inch (diagonally measured) screen
- 4 x 2 way speakers
- Infinite surround sound system
- 20 watt audio output (2 x 10 watt)
- 178 degree horizontal & vertical viewing angle
- 1920 x 1080 resolution (full HD 1080p)
- 100,000 : 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- 1 year parts and labour warranty
Who is this for?
If you want a mid level TV for a great price, then this TV should be on your short list. The internal sound system is better than adequate, so if you don’t have a separate surround sound system then your listening pleasure will still be great.
And with more and more HD channels now available, the LG 42LD450 42-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV will provide you with a stunning visual experience far better than many TV’s in a higher price range. For those of you who use your TV for gaming, it’s a fantastic size, and with 3 HDMI ports, there’s no shortage of plug in spance.
Why is this worth buying?
Value for money, value for money, and again, value for money! At under $500, you really do get a lot of TV for your dollars. And the high number of features, along with the great viewing quality and decent integral sound system, you will be hard pushed to do better.
Perfect for the kids (and adults) to use for their Xbox or Wii, and for viewing movies at home, you won’t do better in this price range. Of course, this is a $500 set, not a $2500, so there is no point in comparing the two. Believe me, for what this set costs, LG 42LD450 42-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV is a great buy.