LG 47LE8500 Review - 47" LCD LED TV

Model: LG 47LE8500
Description: 47" LCD TV with 240Hz Processing
Resolution: 1980 X 1080
Includes: Swivel table top stand
Reviewers: Robert Wiley and Jack Burden
Date: Summer 2010
The LE8500 is loaded with extra features (some good, some not) and striking good looks. It is the next to highest end TV produced by LG for 2010 falling just below the LE9500 which has the simulated 480Hz rate that I cant imagine makes much difference. We enjoyed testing this high end offering and comment on Picture quality characteristics and almost all of the various features below. We finish with a value comparison rating with the 3 categories combining for the Overall rating.

Post Calibration Settings: Gamut / Color Management System
Energy Saving OFF Picture Mode ISF Expert 1 Backlight 38 Contrast 85 Brightness 58 H Sharpness 49 V Sharpness 48 Color 56 Tint G7	Black Level LOW Color Gamut STANDARD Color Temp WARM GAMMA 2.2 Method 10 Point IRE Pattern OUTER

HD Picture Quality: First and foremost with the LE8500 is adjust the dominant, radioactive TruMotion 240Hz feature. I wish that we could report a big improvement over this feature from last year's models, but it's not to be. With the feature on either high or low setting you will notice soap opera type cardboard cutout figures as the TV's processing works to take out the natural background blur of scenes. The feature's settings are much easier to change this year (see below in features section for instructions). After much testing, we preferred the User setting with Judder Reduction completely off at 0, and Motion Blur at level 9 with the exception of sports programming for which the features actually adds quality. With that done we will report up front that judder is noticeable and persistent especially in scenes with side to side panning. But it's worth the tradoff as the judder reduction option is just too distracting even at level 1.
This is one of the only and major drawbacks to the picture (though a big one). Color rendition from HD signals is superb and black levels excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the real glass facing of this TV as it helps the picture presentation depth and realism. It does add some glare, but better to have glare and depth as far as we're concerned. Dark shadow detail was good and plenty of light came through during darker scenes.

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Two different types of flat screen TV

How to choose the right TV set

Both LCD and plasma can produce beautiful images, but they have different characteristics. One is not necessary better than the other.

It’s a personal preference as to the type of image you want to see, along with the size and cost factor. Compare the two side by side in the store to see what you like best. LCDs screens have a matte finish with minimal reflection.

LCDs have a better image quality and higher resolution at smaller screen sizes than any other display technology and tends to be brighter than plasmas. It has a very realistic look, natural balance, superior color accuracy, good flesh tones, and sharpness.

Digital TV Formats

The screen size for an LCD can vary from 2 inches to 52 inches, and expect screens to be larger than that in the near future. LCDs weigh about half as much as a CRT television with the same size screen. They are popular in places where there is not much space. They can be desk, cabinet or wall mounted.

EZ Tip: We purchased a 42 inch Digital LCD TV . Soon after, we found it on Amazon.com for $300 less. You may want to check prices there before you make your purchase.

General information about all flat screen TVs:
# Almost all flat panel televisions have a widescreen format.
# Many flat panel TVs include a PC input. If you have PIP (picture in a picture), you can watch TV while searching the web!
# Almost all flat panel televisions can display high-definition (HDTV) . Many tube (CRT) televisions cannot.
# The picture is brilliant and easily viewable in all lighting situations.
# They have a wide viewing area and allows for undistorted viewing from most angles.
# They tend to have better audio systems than the old televisions had.
# Flat screen TVs are some of the most expensive video products on the market. At the present time, LCDs are less expensive than Plasma in screen sizes of 50 inches or less. Plasmas are less expensive than LCDs in screen sizes of 50 inches or more.

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Why Not Have Your Own LCD TV Cinema At Home

Read one persons personal journey of discovering their own personal home cinema.

clipped from www.consumerpal27.info LCD TV - Cinema at Home For a Budget Price I have been saving for almost a year now to buy a LCD TV along with a home theatre system. My idea of relaxing and de-stressing is watching a good movie. Nothing can be better than watching a movie of your choice comfortably at home on your favorite couch. A year back when I really wanted to buy a LCD TV the price was well beyond my budget and a luxury for someone who had just started working. But in a last couple of months when my hunt for a good bargain with a renowned brand name and affordable price started again, I realized that the prices seem to have come down considerably. With reduced prices LCD TV has been giving tough competition to plasma TV and has even overtaken them in many international markets. The LCD stands for liquid crystal display. There are liquid crystals pressed between two glasses, which is electrically charged to form an image.

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