LG 47LG60

The Best LCD TV We've Ever Seen


Part of the new "Scarlet" series from LG, this pretty, but pricey, HDTV ($3,499.99 list) offers slick, modern style along with the finest picture quality I've seen from an LCD TV. THe set's high-speed LCD technology successfully dampens detail-destroying motion blur while maintaining good color quality at even the widest viewing angles. Videophiles will also appreciate the excellent HD video processor, as well as the best array of picture controls I've ever encountered.
Surrounded by a superthin, glossy-black 2.7-inch bezel with a subtle crimson trim, the 47-inch screen delivers full 1080p resolution (1,920 by 1,080 pixels progressively scanned), making it an ideal match for today's sharpest broadcast and disc-based HD video. The TV's interface includes a Quick Menu that can be summoned via a dedicated button on the remote control, providing easy access to basic picture features such as aspect ratio, backlight level, and picture/sound modes.
Even though it offers near-perfect color reproduction right out of the box, the 47LG60 goes a step further by adding an extremely comprehensive and easy-to-use selection of picture controls. All the controls a professional calibrator could ever want are easily found on this set, and you never have to dig into hidden services menus. The settings also offer fine granularity, ideal for making precise adjustments.
The 47LG60 produced an average contrast ratio of 1,188:1, with a black-level measurement of 0.14 cd/m2 - an impressive result. While most LCD TVs provide a narrow viewing sweet spot for optimal contrast and color saturation, LG incorporates Super-IPS screen technology to maintain picture quality even at extremely wide viewing angles.
SD video performance was excellent. Details in my DVD videos were clear, with natural-looking colors (using the Cinema picture preset). HQV Benchmark DVD test results were also good, though the TV did display a few jagged edges in the benchmark's classic waving-flag scene. Handling of 1080i and 1080p HD material was superb. Fine detail was preserved, and distracting artifacts were effectively eliminated. In addition, the set's motion performance was top-notch, and my challenging 1080i clips were as blur-free as I've ever seen on an LCD HDTV.
With spot-on color quality and HD picture detail, the LDG 47lG60 is sure to please even the most critical viewer. Sure, it itsn't the least-expensive 47-inch 1080p model around, but you'll be hard pressed to find another set that delivers this level of picture quality, which is why it earns our Editor's Choice.


Ports Included
CableCARD 0
Component 2
Composite 1
DVI 0
Ethernet 0
FireWire 0
HDMI 4
RF 1
S-Video 0
USB 1
VGA 1

source: PC Magazine August 2008.

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