Typical price: £2,350
What is it: High-definition compatible 50-inch plasma television
What we think: An excellent big-screen plasma that can be found for a relatively small price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 August 2006
Tags: LG Electronics, LG 50PY2R, cases, contrast, image quality
We like:
Advanced picture processing; memory card applications; ease of use; outstanding picture quality
We don't like:
Miserly connectivity; confusing remote; no digital TV tuner
You might also need:
RGB Scart cable; component cable; HDMI cable; memory card
CNET UK judgement:
LG's 50PY2R is a massive screen that proves just how far plasma performance has improved. Digital and high-definition images are stunning -- but standard TV is restricted by the analogue only tuner
Full review:
Forty-two inches used to be plasma's limit, but accelerating technology has seen screens grow in both size and stature -- LG has even introduced a 60-inch version of this model. Continue Reading...
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