Typical price: £1,000
What is it: 720p, HD-ready plasma TV with built-in 160GB Freeview PVR
What we think: On paper this is a brilliant TV but in reality the poor Freeview picture quality spoils the whole package
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 10 October 2008
Tags: LG Electronics, LG 50PG6900, PVR, Freeview, Blu-ray
We like:
Styling; integrated PVR is fantastic; good price
We don't like:
Picture quality isn't brilliant, especially on Freeview; some glaring usability issues
You might also need:
HD player or HD TV service
CNET UK judgement:
Nice styling and great features make this a tempting TV to buy, but the picture quality lets the whole thing down, and there are some usability issues that make it a pain to use. Your money would be better spent on a smaller, freesat TV from Panasonic
Full review:
There was a time when LCD TVs had a very distinct and clear lead over plasma TVs. Happily Pioneer and Panasonic have done a massive amount to improve plasma technology over the last two years, and the problems of the past -- daft panel resolutions, murky blacks, nasty sparkles on dark areas -- have either been reduced to virtually nothing or banished totally. Continue Reading...
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