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LG 50PC5D

Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc. Part number: 50PC5D

$979.95 - $1,339.00at 5 online stores.

CNET Editors' rating: 6.9 out of 10
Average user rating: 7.2 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - LG 50PC5D

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6.9

out of 10

CNET Editor's rating: 6.9 out of 10
Reviewed by David Katzmaier
Review date: 7/11/07
Release date: 2/15/07

The good: Relatively inexpensive; produces a deep level of black; solid standard-definition performance; sleek design.

The bad: Some video noise; inaccurate primary color of green; inadequate color temperature controls; subpar PC performance via VGA.

The bottom line: The LG 50PC5D suffers a few picture quality faults compared to the best 50-inch plasmas, but its aggressive price and solid black levels really increase its appeal.

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Product brief - LG 50PC5D

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Description: The LG 50PC5D is a 50-inch, plasma television. Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,260. In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog 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: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Made for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read CNET editors' <ref type="link" url="http://cnet.com/hdtv-world/?tag=arw">Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide. </ref> (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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User opinions - LG 50PC5D

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Very good

7.2

out of 10

Average user rating from 18 users

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5 out of 10 - Average
One to avoid. You get what you pay for.
I have not had good luck with LG. I made the serious mistake of buying direct from LG, which... Read more
by dfichtner (see profile) - June 14, 2007

35 out of 40 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Great TV, Great Price, Great Features
After doing my due diligence and months of research I had decided to go with the highly regarded... Read more
by chicago1122 (see profile) - April 24, 2007

25 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.
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7 out of 10 - Very good
Close but . . .
Like several other readers, I went to purchase a Panasonic and chose the LG. Surprised myself, but... Read more
by mbussani (see profile) - June 6, 2007

20 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Fantastic unit
After reading some of the other reviews, I was concerned about buying this TV. However, after... Read more
by woodymclain (see profile) - August 27, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Beautiful quality
I have had no problems with my set. Not even with the overscan that people are talking about. I... Read more
by VitalZign (see profile) - February 2, 2008

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
A solid performer for this price range.
Haven't had any problems with it yet. Out of the box, the colors are a bit off. After ten minutes... Read more
by filmjockey (see profile) - November 4, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Frustration!
I purchased the unit because of the vivid picture quality at the store. I was very happy with the... Read more
by shonuff36 (see profile) - January 9, 2008

5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Don't buy
Buy something else, been repaired and blew up again in three hours. Needs screen now and Best buy... Read more
by herronmd (see profile) - August 1, 2007

5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

7 out of 10 - Very good
cant be pickey yet
my first plasma ..so far so good.give me a couple weeks and we will see what happens Read more
by devilfan730 (see profile) - April 7, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
So far, so good
I got lucky cuz I got this TV for $669 on a Circuit City "open box" special. After the 3 year... Read more
by pipioz (see profile) - August 20, 2008

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Full specifications - LG 50PC5D

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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc.
Part number: 50PC5D

General
Product Type	50 in Plasma TV
Digital Television Certification	HDTV
TV Tuner	1x analog, 1x digital
Video Interface	HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
HDCP Compatible	Yes
Dimensions	Without stand
Width	48.8 in
Depth	3.5 in
Height	32.6 in
Weight	76.3 lbs
Enclosure Color	Gloss black

Display
Diagonal Size	50 in - Widescreen
Technology	Plasma (PDP)
Resolution	1366 x 768
Display Format	720p
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9
Image Contrast Ratio	15000:1
Brightness (cd/m2)	1500 cd/m2
Progressive Scan	Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Display Menu Language	French, English, Spanish
Backlight Life	60,000 hour(s)
Comb Filter	3D-Y/C digital
V-Chip Control	Yes
Color Temperature Control	Yes
Additional Features	V-Chip, Auto power off, On-screen menu, Channel labeling, Parental control, XD Engine technology, Video noise reduction, 3:2 pull down compensation

TV Tuner
Reception System	NTSC-M
Stereo Reception System	MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP)	Yes

Digital TV Tuner
Digital TV Tuner	QAM, ATSC

Video Features
HDTV Ready	Yes
Parental Channel Lock	Yes
Closed Caption Capability	Yes

Remote Control
Remote Control	Remote control - Infrared

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
Speaker(s)	2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

Connections

Connector Type

2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - 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 Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side

Stands & Mounts
Stand Included	Yes
Stand Design	Tabletop
Flat Panel Mount Interface	600 x 400 mm

Miscellaneous
Antenna	None

Power
Power Device	Power supply - Internal
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep	1 Watt
Power Consumption Operational	418 Watt
Battery	None

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support	2 years warranty
Service & Support Details	Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years

Dimensions & Weight Details
Dimensions & Weight Details	Panel without stand - 48.8 in x 3.5 in x 32.6 in x 76.3 lbs, Panel with stand and speakers - 48.8 in x 14.6 in x 35 in x 86.6 lbs