... The first words that came out of my mouth were LG as I knew these were a good maker of computer based monitors as I already have one and know they are superb with a clean crisp picture and good sound.
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A review by FUTURENOIR on LG Electronics 42PC1D October 25th, 2006
Author's product rating:
How is the Picture Quality?
Excellent
How is the Sound Quality?
Good
Range of Features
Above Average
Durability
Good
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Get the feeling of being in the cineam in your own front room
Disadvantages:
you will need a good size room
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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REASON I SPENT SO MUCH MONEY \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ You may ask yourself why I spent this amount of money on a big television, but the truth is there's nothing like a bigger, badder television is there and it is the closest feeling you will ever get to going to the cinema,and the truth is I wasn't the one who spend the cash it was my parents which is even better as I get to watch it when there not around and I get to save up for more important things.
WHY WE CHOSE THIS MODEL /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/
When we chose to pick our plasma tv, my father asked me what makes of plasma tv were the best these days as he knew nothing at all about the new technology. The first words that came out of my mouth were LG as I knew these were a good maker of computer based monitors as I already have one and know they are superb with a clean crisp picture and good sound.
When looking around on the internet, I found two which I thought were possibilities and that my dad may like.One had a 50 inch screen and the other was a 42 inch and these both had a silver finish and had freeview built in and this was a good factor and enabled my dad to cancel N.T.L (CABLE).After carefully looking at the two tv's, my dad said he liked the look of the specifications of the 42 inch version so later that week we decided to have a look at the tv in a shop before we made any big decisions. After all, there is nothing like seeing the television in the flesh.
WHAT WE THOUGHT WHEN VIEWED /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
Later that week me and my father jumped in the car and headed to our nearest Dixons and lucky for us they had one set up ready.On first glance the tv just oozes quality and a 42inch screen really is big. Me and my dad were smiling when we looked at the quality of the screen and when dvd's were demonstrated there was so much detail that dad thought it wasn't a dvd but that it was one of the new BLUE RAY versions (A NEWER VERSION OF THE DVD PLAYER), We both fell in love with the tv there and then and to make things better the tv also included surround sound speakers.
ABOUT THE TV /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Screen size 42'' Screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner in inches.
Screen format 16:9 Aspect ratio 16:9 is the standard for HDTV and most DVD video formats, better known as Widescreen. 4:3 aspect ratio is standard for normal PC monitors & Televisions.
HDTV ready High Definition Television displays a picture with a much higher resolution than a standard television set, dramatically improving the picture quality. This is achieved by an increased number of lines.
Pixel resolution 1024x768 Display quality defined by the number of individual dots (pixels) used to create an image. The higher the number of pixels, the higher the image quality. Built-in speakers Yes Power output (watts) 30 Maximum power output that the television can produce, measured in watts.
Tuner Analogue & digital (DVB)
Integrated Freeview
On screen display Graphic displays which appear on the TV screen to guide through the various settings and controls (On Screen Display)
Sleep timer A function that allows the unit to turn itself off after a set period of time.
Component video input is Used to send very high quality signals from a DVD player to a Television. Higher quality than SCART but carries video signal only, a separate cable must be used to carry sound.
WHEN WE GOT HOME /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
When I got home me and my dad logged onto the laptop and had a good search for the model we wanted, which was the LG Electronics 42PC1D After less than a couple of minutes I found the tv on a site called tv and video direct www.tvandvideodirect.com at a price of £919.81 with a delivery charge of £34.99 as this was the cheapest site we found the tv on we decided to buy from this site as the reviews from opinion sites site were very high .
UNPACKING AND SETTING UP /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ In 4 days, the box was delivered on a door step after we arranged a delivery date which was suitible for us. On opening the box we found that it was really easy to set up as there weren't many cables to plug in, only the dvd player and the aerial cable.Upon switching the tv on, I found that the the tv automaticly tuned into all the channels and within 10mins of us opening the box we were watching freeview
OVERALL VIEW OF THE PACKAGE /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\//\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ You really wont beleive how short an amount of time it takes to set up the tv we were fully pleased with are choice of tv and it is a full part of our household now, even though we have yet to find the right place to put it. The image quality and sound are really amazing especially whilst watching dvd as the picture is crystal clear. I would recommend this tv to anyone who wants a good reasonable plasma tv. Sound quality on surround sound is wonderful.
The tv also comes with a 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty this is usualy standard on most electrical products tho but there is the option when purchased of a 3 year Extended Warranty for the price of £319.00 which when purchased gives you a full 4 years parts and labour warranty.I would always advise you purchase the extra 3 years as from exsperiance electrial items always last just after the warranty period before they breakdown
Advantages: Excellent sound and picture quality, sleek design and functionality Disadvantages: Expensive accessories
This 42" Plasma TV is a must have for anyobody wanting great picture and sound quality on a budget. I was absolutely astounded to find this product for sale in a major electronics retailer for just under £700. If you are looking to upgrade into the digital age then this sleek model is definitely able to achieve that goal, with 2xHDMI connections. This enables me to hook up Sky HD as well as another HD source, such as the PS3 or a BlueRay DVD Drive, ... ...the set.
To achieve the best picture quality from a high definition source, such as Sky HD, it is best to buy a gold Scart Cable or HDMI Cadle, the latter being far superior in quality. One of the drawbacks and additional costs to be aware of is that these cost in excess of £50 each in some instances, though I would argue the results make the additional expenditure worthwhile.
The TV is extremely lightweight for something of its size - I was able ...
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Advantages: Wall mounting saves space Disadvantages: expensive to repair when things go wrong
...experiences found when purchasing an LG plasma tv.
Firstly I would like to shout from the roof tops to any potential purchaser DON'T GO THERE!!!!!, this product is apparently always going wrong.
I purchased my plasma 13 months ago and one evening the picture failed but the sound remained. I was never offered by LG to take out any warranty so when it came to ringing Customer services they were literally the most unhelpful people I have ever had ... ...is a regular feature of LG plasmas. It would appear the pcb boards on LG have gone faulty, a cost of £410.00 for call out and parts if I wanted them to attend........
My god .......... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
these parts must be made from platinum... it is clear that this model and make is of inferior quality. The engineers tend to agree...
I am still in the middle of trying to get LG to repair at no cost but I have a battle on my hands, the after ...
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Advantages: top quality picture and sound cinema like Disadvantages: wall mountable brackets expensive
I purchased this product 3 months ago.For the price i must say it was an excellent purchase with high quality sound and amazing picture quality keeping in mind the resonable price tag.The picture quality is very similar to the Sony Bravia which my sister currently has.The only drawback is that u would need a spacious room in order for it to look at it's foremost best,great features include digital radio HD1and in-built freeview plus sleep timer and ...
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