HDTV Reviews – LCD & Plasma TV Review

Our latest Plasma Review, the LG 60PS80 – LG has designed this 1080p plasma screen television for consumers who want the latest and greatest in HD technology. This Plasma TV set is part of LG’s 2009 PS80 series. This 60-inch plasma set supports full 1080p HD signals as well standard definition television and everything in between. With THX certification standard for calibration, the 60PS80 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 is flawless. Our reviewers agreed that picture quality is top notch in the LG 60PS80 and leaves little to be desired.

LG 60PS80

The LG 60PS80 is the first HDTV 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. We expect LG to introduce a number of these great features into next year’s higher end LCD and plasma screen televisions.

This giant plasma HDTV also has plenty of inputs for a number of components – 1 USB port, 4 HDMI inputs and 4 video component slots. All our reviewers gave the LG 60PS80 superior marks for its elegant 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 and add to the decor of any room.

If the latest in HDTV technology is important to you, this plasma screen television is a great choice. Retailing at $3,200.00, it is currently listed at just under $2,700.00 at Amazon.com and other online retailers. For the number of features this television offers it is an amazing deal. This television recommends itself.

LG 60PS80 Specifications
Screen Size: 60″
Actual:(59.5″ 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

Video
XD Engine®
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Aspect Ratio Correction 6 Modes
Just Scan (1:1 Pixel Matching)
- HDMI™ 1080p/1080i/720p
- Component 1080p/1080i/720p
- RF 1080i/720p
Enhanced Noise Reduction (Video Noise Filter): (3D & MPEG)
Color Temperature Control 3 Modes
3:2 Pulldown
Picture Reset
AV Mode II (Picture & Sound) 3 Modes
Picture Mode 7 Modes
ISFccc Ready
Intelligent Sensor Mode
XD Color
THX Certified Display
DTV Signal Strength Indicator

Audio
Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP)
Audio Output Power (Watts – THD 10%) 10W + 10W
Invisible Speaker System Details 1 Way 2 Speaker
Dolby® Digital Decoder
Surround System Type SRS TruSurround XT
Bass/Treble/Balance Controls
Clear Voice II
Auto Volume Leveler II
Sound Mode 5 Modes

Energy Usage
Voltage: Hz 100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz
On Mode (Average): 282W
Stand-by Mode: 0.14W
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 60PS80 9.5/10 stars! We want to hear about your experience with this television.

(48 votes, average: 8.60 out of 10)

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