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LG 42LG30 42-Inch 720p LCD HDTV | 
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| Brand: LG
Category: CE
List Price: $899.95
Buy New: $749.99
You Save: $149.96 (17%)
New (4) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $749.00
Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 11601
Color: Gloss Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 42
Shipping Weight (lbs): 46.3
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 40.7 x 26.4
nv:Display Area: 42"
Display Type: LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Contrast Ratio: 12000:1
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Response Time: 6.2 ms
Signal Compatibility: 720p
Input Video Signal: ATSC
Input Video Signal: QAM
Input Video Signal: NTSC
Condition: New
Speakers: 4
Inputs: VGA (15-Pin D-Sub)
Inputs: S-Video
Inputs: Component In
Inputs: HDMI In
Inputs: RF Input
Outputs: Coaxial Audio
Outputs: Optical
HDMI Ports: 3
Power Consumption: 226W
Height (inches): 40.7
Height with Stand (inches): 46.3
Width (inches): 52
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 42LG30
Model: 42LG30
UPC: 719192173033
EAN: 0719192173033
ASIN: B0016PBCQY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | LCD HDTV features Clear Voice technology which enhances dialogue sound quality with swivel stand and energy Star rated | | • | 720p Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080p with 3x HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs with swivel stand | | • | Invisible speaker system for richer more balanced sound & a polished look | | • | LG Simplink allows for convenient control of other LG products using HDMI connection | | • | 12,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio |
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Product Description
Like all LG products the LG30 series are as aesthetically stylish as they are technologically advanced. Slim, sleek and sophisticated - the LG30 series will enhance your sense of style.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 Great picture, sound, hi-def from broadcast channels May 14, 2009
Mike Harman
I bought the LG-42LG30 about one month before Christmas last year, as the price dropped below $750. I use a Radio Shack antenna on the roof (80 inch VHF/UHF model) and the antenna signal goes through a splitter so I get FM radio signal for the receiver, a converter box for an old VCR, and the TV. After checking out the "antennaweb" site, I aimed my antenna as per the location of the broadcast towers, and I get ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and three public stations including the high-def ones. I also got some religious stuff that I promptly deleted from the channel list.
The TV gets great High-def broadcast signals so we watch all the prime time shows that we like, plus the classy public stuff like Masterpiece Theatre and Nova. I also bought a factory-refurbished Harman-Kardon 355 surround receiver that drives two Large Advent speakers at the front, and a pair of Smaller Advents as the surround channels. I have an Oppo upconverting DVD player that allows you to have hi-def compatible signals using ordinary DVDs, and the picture I get is every bit as sharp as the broadcast hi-def. I recently watched "Wall-E" and enjoyed it even more than I did at the theatre. The surround system balances up perfectly and is just amazing. No subwoofer needed.
But even with the receiver turned off, the LG TV speakers are clean, uncolored and smooth. They only lack the deepest bass but not a problem for 95% of the program content.
The Oppo DVD player is a great item, and it has excellent audio outputs including discreet channel outputs which work in the HK direct channel inputs. It plays every type of audio and DVD disc except Blu-ray. But I won't be getting blu-ray anytime soon, as the Oppo gives a great picture that looks high-def to my eyes, especially since I am over ten feet from the screen. One more thing-When I am watching hi-def broadcasts, the TV's digital audio out goes directly to the HK receiver via an optical cable, and the receiver automatically switches to "Dolby Digital" so you get pure surround audio with the picture. Can't beat it. I am a cheapskate but I don't like to compromise, so do yourself a favor, save some money and buy this TV!
Impressed February 24, 2009
Ronald W. Lavoie (Lawrence, KS)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very impressed. My roommate recently moved out and took his 50" Samsung DLP with him. Fortunately, this TV was not only cheaper, but also MUCH higher quality than the Samsung. The entire Southern wall of our apartment is a sliding glass window, and this TV shows absolutely no glare. The viewing angle is amazing! The contrast is beautiful - I have never seen a TV that looks this sexy.
I would STRONGLY recommend this TV to anyone looking for a 42". 720p looks 100% the same as 1080p for this size TV - you'd be paying more solely for bragging rights (but anyone who knows better will be laughing at you).
My only complaint about this is the speakers. For any AV input, the speakers are plenty loud and I set the volume to 15 out of 100. However, for cable the sound is greatly diminished and I have to turn the volume up to 60 or higher. You don't want to be using a T extensively at near maximum volume because the speakers will eventually tear. I have some loud computer speakers, but unfortunately there is no Audio Out jack that size on this TV, just the red/white RCA cables jacks. No problem though, I'll just have to throw down a few bucks for a conversion cable.
Overall 5+++ stars. I bought this TV from [...] with an amazon card I simultaneously opened. I got 6% back just from using the card, and $[...] off my first purchase, so the TV only cost me around [...]. Shipping was free, and [...] got the TV here in less than a week in perfect condition.
Great Quality LCD TV - Best In It's Price Range February 24, 2009
S. Ornat (Minnetonka, Mn USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this model after extensive research and viewing comparible models at my local Buy More (or was it Best Buy?). This particular model was side by side with a 42" plasma and I could not tell the differance. Initially I was leaning towards Plasma because of it's reputation of less motion blur and better viewing angle, but I have to say that that reputation is outdated. I saw no motion blur in fast action sequences and the picture quality did not change until I was almost direct beside it.
What made me choose the LCD was the much lower power consumption of the LCDs (2 cents per killowatt hour vs. 9 cents for for the Plasma) and the brightness since it will used in a room with south-facing windows.
Whan I used it during a bright afternoon, it was even easier to view than the old 32" CRT TV. The LCD screen seems more non-reflective than the old glass CRT screen.
Sound-wise it is excellent. I'm an old-school audiophile who enjoys good sound, and this sounds great with just a smidgen of bass increase in the settings. Since the sound is reflecting from the table-top and the wall behind it, the sound pacement can really matter. If for instance you wall-mount this model, the sound quality may be less pleasing and may require auxiliary speakers - that's probably true for for ANY flat screen TV.
All in all I'm extremely pleased.
Great Value February 13, 2009
Sandra L. Brown (Dallas Texas)
Secondary TV for the residence - priced right, and the process is absolutely the easiest and most beneficial I can imagine. Whole thing took only a couple of days and everything works properly. This is our new process for all our needs - as we can manage it
 Garbage February 7, 2009
Hugo A-Go-Go
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Please learn from my mistake and don't buy this TV! The picture quality doesn't hold a candle to my old fashioned Sony 27-inch. The swivel stand is weak and shaky and the audio is too low at full volume. In my opinion anyone who gives a thumbs-up to this TV is either too easily satisfied or infatuated with the fact that the picture is bigger than their old set. The dark colors fade into each other and you can never adjust the picture to get it just right. Unless you're in a straight line in front of the set at all times the picture is dark and extremely disappointing. Do yourself a favor: if you want real quality buy one of the better plasmas or save up to buy a higher quality LCD set. Trust me on this, "entry level" or not no one should throw away their money on this junk. You've been warned!
UPDATE:
Well its been two months and I stand by everything I said. I've gotten used to watching it although that doesn't mean I like seeing anyone on TV who wears black pants against a black wall look like he he's wearing the wall since black colors run into each other as a solid blob of black. Mostly I just want to ask: What's with the dopes who said my review was unhelpful (2 out of 2 to be exact)? Probably LG employees or just Kool-Aid drinking dolts. Try reading the Consumer Reports review, geniuses, where among other things this TV got the lowest rating of any 42 inch set on off-angle viewing. Yay! Let's bring back the old "perfect stereo diamond" concept to TV!
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