HDTV Reviews – LCD & Plasma TV Review

Up for Review: LG 50PS80 – When quality and features are important in a flat screen television, LG has the solution. This Plasma TV set is part of LG’s 2009 PS80 series. This 50-inch plasma set supports full 1080p HD signals as well standard definition television and everything in between. With THX certification standard for calibration, the 50PS80 has the ability to display images and video in superior quality, regardless of the definition settings. Excellent color production can also be attributed to the incorporated THX technology. LG also utilized its 600 Hz smooth motion picture processing and super bright panel technology to ensure picture quality was flawless. Picture quality is top notch in the LG 50PS80.

LG 50PS80

The LG 50PS80 is the first TV to offer Ethernet capable input connection to Netflix Streaming Video. Instead of needing to be connected to a computer to download movies, the flat screen set connects directly to the Internet and downloads movies from Netflix’s database. This model also offers LG’s Netcast Entertainment solution which enables access to Yahoo!, YouTube and other Internet content. There is a special USB port for access to digital music, photos and camcorders. LG’s proprietary SimpLink connectivity is included for compatible devices. THX media director is a new feature as well for this year’s LG plasma TV.

This larger size plasma HDTV also has a variety of inputs – 1 USB port and 4 HDMI inputs, which is more than enough input ports for most consumers. All our reviewers gave the LG 50PS80 superior marks for its exterior design. It is fronted by a single pane of glass, behind which appear the screen and the black border around it. Below the screen is a simple angled-back horizontal strip, accented only by the chrome arc of the power switch on the left side. The sides are edged in metallic silver that matches the pedestal on the swivel stand, which is shaped in its own arc mirroring the power switch. The plasma sets produced by LG this year are very well crafted.

If the latest in HDTV technology is important to you, this plasma screen television is a great choice. Retailing at $2,100.00, we’ve seen it as low as $1,610.00 at Amazon.com and other online retailers.

LG 50PS80 Specifications
Screen Size: 50″
Actual: (50.0″ Diagonal)

Native Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Full HD: Yes
Brightness: 1,500 cd/m2
Smooth Motion Technology: Yes
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1
Color Reproduction: 10 Bit
Image Sticking Minimization (ISM): 3 Modes
600Hz Sub Field Driving: Yes
Typical Life Span: 100,000 hr
Built-In Tuner: Yes (ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM – 1 Tuner)
HDMI/HDCP Input: 4

Additional Features
LG NetCast™ Entertainment Access*
(Netflix®, YouTube™, Yahoo!® Widgets,
My Media Access CIFS)
600Hz Sub Field Driving Max
THX® Certified Display
Single Layer Design
Image Sticking Minimization
Dual XD® Engine
SFccc® Ready
AV Mode II (Cinema, Sports, Game)
Picture Wizard
LG SimpLink™ Connectivity

Energy Usage
Voltage: Hz 100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz
On Mode (Average): 282W
Stand-by Mode: 0.13W
ENERGY STAR 3.0 Compliant

Connectivity
• 4 HDMI™ V.1.3 with Deep Color (2 rear/2 side)
• 1 Ethernet (rear)
• 2 HD Component Video Inputs (rear)
• 2 Composite Inputs (1 rear/1 side)
• 1 S-Video Input (rear)
• 2 Digital Audio Out (1 Digital/1 Optical) (rear)
• USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3/Divx HD) (side)
• PC Connectivity (D-sub 15pin)
• RF Antenna input

Dimensions & Weight
TV without stand (WxHxD) 48.3” x 31.3” x 3.1”
TV with stand (WxHxD) 48.3” x 32.9” x 14.3”
Shipping Dimensions (WxHxD) 58.9” x 34.7” x 11.3”
TV without stand weight 75.6 lbs
TV with stand weight 82.2 lbs
Shipping weight 95.1 lbs

Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor/ 2 Year Panel

Clever Reviews rates the LG 50PS80 9/10 stars! What have you experienced?

(19 votes, average: 8.37 out of 10)

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