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LG 42SL90 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV, Glossy Black
 
Manufacturer: LG
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List Price: $1,999.95
Sale Price: $1,028.00
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Product Description
42-inch Seamless LCD HDTV with LED backlighting, 3,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM - 1 Tuner, SRS TruSurround XT, 4 HDMI input

Product Details
  • LED Technology uses a full array of LED lamps which control the level of brightness for amazing clarity and color detail
  • 120Hz TruMotion Technolgy virtually eliminates motion blur for fast motion clarity
  • Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting conditions of the room for an enjoyable viewing experience
  • Full HD 1080p resolution fro enhanced picture quality
  • Mega contrast ratio of 3 million to 1 provides sharper image quality

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Customer Reviews
Stunning HD Set
 
Review Date: January 25, 2010
Reviewer: S. Blatner, Redwood City, CA
After extensive research and visits to video stores, we chose the 42SL90 for several reasons - stunning HD quality, LED technology (3,000,000 to 1 contrast ratio), small form factor, and excellent price/value. We were limited in size by our entertainment center - most other 42 inch sets were too wide, but the form factor of the 42SL90 is so svelte that it fits perfectly. After comparing 40 inch sets with 42 inch sets, the extra 2 inches of real estate was quite a noticeable improvement.

The HD picture on this set is absolutely stunning, much better than our Sony LCD XBR that sits in another room. We watch the SL90 from a distance of 10 feet and the size is perfect. All the bells and whistles have so far worked flawlessly. Blu Ray, DVDs, HD Roku, and HD cable look fantastic. Standard Def is actually watchable, again better than the Sony XBR.

The set comes with two remotes - a beautiful backlit model and a simpler model with just the basic functions. The menu system is easily the best I have ever used. Very intuitive and simple to use. The picture adjustments are extremely extensive. A picture wizard is included to calibrate to your own tastes. If you can't find an optimum setting with this set, you should not be watching TV. The color accuracy appears to be spot on out of the box.

Given its thin 1.15 inch depth, the sound is better than I expected. I have yet to turn it up past the 50% volume level. Adjustments for bass, treble, and surround sound. And the Clear Voice II function works great. Hook the set up to a sound system and it really shines. The only cons so far (and we knew about these going in) - no analog audio out (optical only) and no PIP. I purchased a Gefen Dolby optical converter that allows the SL90 to work flawlessly with our legacy sound system.

We have the SL90 hooked up to an LG BD390 Blu Ray player, so we also have full wireless access to services such as Netflix, Vudu, and YouTube via the Blu ray player. The 42SL90 also includes LG's Simplelink Technology. So, when you pop a DVD into the LG Blu Ray player, the SL90 turns itself on and automatically switches to the DVD player input, ready to play your DVD! If the set is already on, it will still switch to the DVD input automatically.

Highly recommend the 42SL90. It is a stunning set to watch and easily the best looking set when turned off too. In fact, the new 2010 high-end Sony sets have copied LG's "borderless" design concept exactly, renaming the Sony design "monolithic" - quite a compliment indeed.
Outstanding Picture
 
Review Date: February 3, 2010
Reviewer: Daniel W. Clark, Camp Taji, Iraq
I did a lot of research before buying this TV and for this size LED there was nothing better...and the price was great. It's a little heavier than I was expecting, but the glass front makes the whole thing look incredible. The image is sharp and vibrant. I'm a professional photographer so I'm very aware of things like color profiles. LED is the best I've seen to date, and LG takes this new technology to its extremes. I would definitely recommend this TV to anyone.
Simply Amazing!
 
Review Date: April 30, 2010
Reviewer: Winnow M. Driscoll, Bay Area, CA
I purchased this TV after much consideration of whether to get a 55" LCD or a 42" LED-LCD for roughly the same price. After reading the technology reviews for this TV I purchased it with the hopes of being wow'd. I set it up, plopped in 007: Quantum of Solace Blu-ray and during the opening sequence had my jaw dropped for almost a full 5 minutes. All I can say is, if you thought your LCD tv's were amazing, wait until you have one of these. AMAZING! I have never seen picture clarity like this before.
I like it (price,picture quality)
 
Review Date: May 16, 2010
Reviewer: V. Verlan, Lynnwood
Good tv for the price(mine was 999)If you can manage without all those futures that le5400 has I would recommend it to you.My main purpose to buy this tv was to watch blueray movies and play pc games and i am completely satisfied how this tv does that.Lots of picture options,I dont need them,probably im one of those average users(see LG commercial :)I use vivid mode + 120hz on high for HD movies since it makes them look incredibly good and cinema mode for web browsing because with this mode it isnt very bright and doesnt tire my eyes much.

Pros:
price
picture quality
variety of adjustments

Cons:
not enough of black(not visible when watching movies)
lack of futures like netflix,youtube,etc.
Great Product.....
 
Review Date: May 6, 2010
Reviewer: C. Rieck Staehle, Planet Earth
I am very happy with this TV. The reviews and tech. info. was very helpful in making this choice! Thanks, again to Amazon for getting the best price, around. I recommend this TV to anyone that's looking at a LED, 120HZ. 42 incher!

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