Typical price: £900
What is it: Plasma TV with 42-inch screen and HD Ready 720p capability
What we think: Despite its reasonable price tag, we weren't blown away by its performance with either hi-def or Freeview pictures
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 May 2007
Tags: LG Electronics, LG 42PC55, analogue, performance, hi-def
We like:
Styling; slender design; good connectivity
We don't like:
Picture and sound quality
You might also need:
HDMI cables; high-definition source material
CNET UK judgement:
While the LG 42PC55 does everything we would expect of a modern flat-panel television, the picture and sound quality let it down
Full review:
As 1080p televisions continue to become more popular and people start to demand the latest technology, the prices of 720p screens are going to drop. This is great news if you're in the market for a high-definition screen but can't afford (or don't want) the top-spec system. Continue Reading...
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