Review: LG 42LG3000 42 Inch LCD Television

LG's new 42LG3000 compares favourably with more expensive LCD TV's.

clipped from hdtvorg.co.uk LG 42LG3000 Review While not as jaw dropingly gorgeous as some of LG's latest flat panel creations, it is obvious that the design ethos present within LG extends right down to its entry level LCD TV's. The entry level status of this screen is reflected by a 1366 x 768 resolution screen. With 'Expert Mode' however, LG have provided a surprisingly broad choice of fine picture adjustment for those who want to get their hands dirty. There are also a useful 3 HDMI (v1.3) inputs along with a 15,000:1 contrast ratio. For a sub £500 42in LCD TV, the 42LG3000 displays a remarkable black level ability. While it can't hope to compete with the best plasma screens, it compares favorably with more expensive LCD TV's from the likes of Sony and Panasonic. Look closely for the precise shadow detail in a dark brooding film such as Bladerunner and you will struggle to find it; the point of this TV is that as a passive viewer there is absolutely no hint of greyness, just rich deep blacks