LG 42LK520 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV
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 List Price: $799.99 Sale Price: $1,143.38 
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Product Description
If you want high definition for your HD content, games and Blu-ray entertainment, there's nothing better than 1080p Full HD. And if you want sports and fast action to be as a crisp as they are exciting, TruMotion 120Hz virtually loses the blur and keeps the sizzle. The 42LK520 1080p LCD TV brings you both along with the other great features that make LG TVs something better. The LK520 series does not have the capability to be connected with a wireless network. There are no access points by which it can connect with a LAN cable or a wireless adaptor.
Details
- Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before.
- TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur
- Energy Star qualified so your entertainment experiene uses less energy
- Picture Wizard II allows for self-calibration with on-screen reference points to ensure terrifc black, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels
- An incredible contrast ratio of 150,000:1 delivers incredibly vibrant colors and deeper and darker blacks.
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Not bad for the priceThe shipping:
This model came out in March 2011, and I placed the order in April. I guess because it is relatively new, so I had to wait 4-6 weeks for the product to be shipped.
So after waiting patiently for over one month, my TV finally came. I was expecting the guys from the shipping company to open the box and let me check the TV, just like what they did when I bought the other LG model. I was surprised... Read more
Excellent TVINPUT-OUTPUT
It has sufficient inputs (HDMI, component, etc), and outputs, although I still wish these new HDTVs had a regular stereo output (ie., 2 RF outputs) so I could use them with my old amplifier. The LK520 only has 1 optical digital audio output. However, the sound from the LK520 speakers is surprisingly robust, although most will probably want more to complete the home theater experience. The LK520 also has a USB port, but I have not used this yet. The specs say you can connect your external USB devices for JPEG photos or MP3 files. (Note, this model does NOT have any internet connection capabilities--however you could hook this up to a BluRay DVD player that... Read more
PERFECT!!i read through all the reviews before i bought this TV and it helped a lot. Hopefully this would help as well.
Some features are tested and here is the quick review:
-120HZ TruMotion works perfectly, way better than 60HZ and other 120HZ TVs, PS3 (black-ops and Top Spin 4) and 3 1080P videos (scene,sports and concert) tested.2.4ms response time makes everything so smooth.
-REALLY Stunning picture, color depth-good, brightness-good, high contrast 150,000:1 (12 HD pictures tested, each of them was at least 15 MB)
-SOUND quality is better than i thought. APE format music tested (classical, rock concert, heavy metal, R&B and Pop) I thought it was gonna be the only weakness for this TV because 80% LCD TVs having bad sound quality. But it turned out that the Invisible Speakers worked pretty well, extra speakers are not needed for bedroom use unless you want to get... Read more
If you want high definition for your HD content, games and Blu-ray entertainment, there’s nothing better than 1080p Full HD.And if you want sports and fast action to be as crisp as they are exciting, TruMotion 120Hz virtually loses the blur and keeps the sizzle. The LK520 1080p LCD TV brings you both, along with the other great features that make LG TVs something better.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
LESS BLUR. MORE ACTION.TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now your TV can keep up with your fast-moving entertainment. |
DOUBLE THE DETAIL.This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You’ll see details and colors like never before. |
SAVE MORE THAN ENERGY.Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they’re on) modes. ENERGY STAR–qualified TVs use about 30% less energy than standard units. |
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
FIND THE PERFECT PICTURE.
Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It’s not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way.
VIEW IT IN THE RIGHT LIGHT.
Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
WISE AND NOT WASTEFUL.
With our Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.
ISFCCC READY.
LG’s ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both daytime and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote.
Rating
I’m not the review type and I don’t have much time, so here goes my short review:
This is an awesome TV and I spent MUCH time researching and comparing TV’s in stores.
I wanted a SAMSUNG as research showed them to be (arguably) the best brand.
Every SAMSUNG looked better in the stores I went to, in most price ranges. The exception were some of the PANASONIC plasmas, but they were out of my budget anyway.
My budget was about $600-$800 and I decided on LCD over Plasma. Didn’t consider LED for it’s higher price range.
I wanted it to be 120hz and have the best possible picture quality.
I was set to get the Samsung LN46C630, then this LG grabbed my attention. Bear in mind I was limiting myself to the lower end models that don’t have all the extra features I would not care to have.
LUCKLY, one fo the stores I went to have these 2 TV’s side-by-side!
And it was a VERY close call, sometime I found the LG to have better picture, sometimes the SAMSUNG. I was impressed that LG as a brand would stand up to Samsung.
Please do understand comparing in stores is a great way to do this, but not completely reliable as TV’s would have different calibration settings (or lack of) and generally they have a store-demo mode which makes the picture look bright and stuff to draw attention to itself.
Then I found a smoking deal on the LG, which made it very easy to decide.
I could have gone either way and been happy.
Rating
It’s just fancy enough and no fancier. Everything works as advertised and the picture is awesome. The picture adjustment wizard is brilliant. This is also the first 120Hz TV I’ve owned and I’ll never go back. The base is not as solid as I would have expected but it’s solid enough and the swivel feature is really nice, specially since it’s in an enclosed cabinet it swivels just enough that I can get to the side inputs. The remote is also pretty well designed with buttons for everything I want to get to with one touch. The built-in speakers are not bad for being built-in and the voice amplification feature is a nice touch. I highly recommend.
Rating
I’ve had this tv for a couple of weeks now. It has a fantastic picture, comparable in my opinion to the LEDs and plasmas I’ve looked at, and for much less than an LED. I haven’t watched any sports yet but fast action in movies has been smooth. It hooks up to a computer via an HDMI cable very easily and produces a terrific picture with no overscan. The speakers are only acceptable but I hooked it up right away to my sound system via a optical digital cable so I really only use the tv speakers when watching the news or other programs where great sound isn’t needed. The Tru Motion feature might work good for sports (I haven’t tried it yet but I’ll give it a try next hockey game I’m watching) but it is annoying for most other uses b/c of the weird effect it causes (I’ve read it described as soap opera effect) so I turned it off right away and the picture looks great now. Great HDTV for a great price!
Rating
This is the first LCD TV I have purchased. Until now I had CRT TVs. After a long time, I narrowed the choices to LG, Samsung, and Sharp. I decided on the LG 42LK520 due to various reviews and the price I found on Amazon. We have been using this TV for three days only, so our experience is limited, but I am pretty happy with the purchase.
First, delivery was very fast. I chose the free Super Saver shipping option (5-8 business days), but the TV was delivered in 3 days.
The picture quality is great. Watching Blu-Ray and DVD movies through an HDMI cable on this LG TV is nothing short of amazing. Since we had CRT TVs, we had no need for HDTV channels. However, we may have to upgrade our cable TV service to the HD package. The quality of the movies might be spoiling us a bit.
Sound quality is OK. To get the full movie experience an external speaker system is needed, but the built-in speakers do an adequate job.
The only negative with this TV is the stand. The stand comes in two parts. The base unit is plastic with a metal core. The second part is an adapter that mounts to the TV and the base unit. This second part is plastic. When assembled, the stand is not very sturdy. The TV wobbles rather easily. Because of this, I am mounting the TV to the wall. This was not my original plan, but I don’t feel comfortable with the TV on the stand.
I would rate this TV 5 stars if the stand was more robust. However, I would recommend this TV to anyone.