Typical price: £720
What is it: Budget 42-inch, HD Ready LCD television
What we think: High-definition and upscaled video looks good, but we weren't impressed with the shallow viewing angle or patchy backlight
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 August 2007
Tags: JVC, JVC LT-42DA8BJ, inputs, budget, Blu-ray
We like:
HD picture quality; clear sound on Freeview
We don't like:
Freeview picture looks a little nasty at times; motion blur
You might also need:
HDMI cable; HD DVD or Blu-ray; upscaling DVD player
CNET UK judgement:
Although the LT-42DA8BJ is sensibly priced, we weren't overly impressed with the standard-definition picture. That said, you won't find many better 42-inch televisions at this price point
Full review:
When it comes to TVs, £800 is a magic number -- if you're planning to spend £1,000, it leaves some cash in the kitty for some speakers or an HD DVD or Blu-ray player to complement your new HD Ready TV. JVC is the latest company to venture into this price point with the LT-42DA8BJ (although you can find it cheaper online), but is a 42-inch LCD too much of a stretch for the money? Continue Reading...
JVC LT-42DA8BJ History
24 Jul 2007 in Crave
JVC LT-42DA8BJ: Budget-friendly 42-inch LCD TV
If you want to throw off the oppressive shackles of a totalitarian sci-fi government, don't buy this TV. If you want a sensibly priced high-definition telly though, this is right up your street
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