CNET Editor's rating: 6.2 out of 10
Reviewed by
David Katzmaier
Review date: 5/17/07
Release date: 4/1/07
The good: Sophisticated styling; accurate color decoding with no red push; comprehensive connectivity including three HDMI inputs and one PC input; generally wide range of picture controls in this HDTV.
The bad: Produces a light color of black; below-average off-angle viewing characteristics;
no backlight control; color temperature controls' range is too narrow.
The bottom line: While its picture quality has a hard time keeping up with the pack, the 1080p LG 47LB5D does deliver good looks and plenty of features.
Description:
The LG 47LB5D is a 47-inch, LCD television.
Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,365.
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, which is larger than some similarly priced TVs.
In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a screen size is $1,775.
This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when hooked up to a high definition signal.
The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set 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:
Suitable as a primary TV in a mid-size room.
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:
Given its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.
For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of LCD televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit more -- right around $1,800.
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
Electronics Take Back Coalition
.
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