LG 42LH30 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black

42" LCD TV FULL HD 1080p (1920 x 1080p) resolution, 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clearn QAM - 1 Tuner, XD Engine, 178 True Wide Viewing Angle, SRS TruSurround XT, Invisible Speakers, Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder, 3 HDMI, USB 2.0, includes swivel stand

Great HD has never been so easy

Review Date: June 1, 2009

Reviewer: Daniel Limbach, Algonquin, IL United States

I've been researching 40-42" HD TVs for months, looking for the ideal match for my needs that fit my budget of under $1,000. I looked at plasmas, 120Hz LCDs, 40", 42", Sharp, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Vizio, Westinghouse, and LG. I finally found it - on sale for almost two-hundred off (exactly eight-hundred-and-nine dollars). Would still be a great value at a thousand dollars. I'd rather have too much control than too little with my electronics. The 42LH30 delivers all the control I want and more, but it also provides several nice presets for the type of content I'm watching (movies, sports, games, standard). It also lets me build 2 presets myself for exactly what I want. I can be picky or I can be lazy and still get a great picture for any situation. The 50,000 dynamic contract ratio and 5ms refresh speed make for a superb picture/performance combo. I was very close to going with a 120Hz 42" Vizio. They have been getting decent reviews. When the LG 42lh30 went on sale, it was a deal I could not refuse. Some things I really like. 1) Outstanding picture (no compromises with colors) 2) Great performance (sports and movies don't judder at all so far) 3) Energy Star (several low power modes - I love flexibility) 4) Lighter than most (easy to hang on wall - I use an articulating arm) 5) Anti-glare awesomeness (I have lots of windows in my 3-seasons room) 6) Outstanding PC screen (when I just have to surf on the 42") 7) Upconverting DVDs look phenomenal (blu-ray player is next purchase) 8) Sound is more than acceptable on TV (I usually output audio to my Home Theater system if I will be watching for more than a few minutes) Things I would change: 1) Only 3 HDMI ports (Fine for me now with cable box, DVD player, and PC) 2) I'd prefer a matte black bezel instead of a gloss finish 3) Maybe add an SD-card reader (my DVD player has SD and USB reader, fortunately)

Excellent HDTV

Review Date: August 16, 2009

Reviewer: Ken,

I have had this TV for about four months now and I am very happy with my purchase. I actually ordered the LG 42LG50 (through Amazon from TigerDirect) but they must have run out of them because they sent me the better LG 42LH30. Excellent color, great response (for a 60Hz), SD signals (VCR) look surprisingly good, the menus are intuitive, the remote is laid out very well, and it has a great overall look. The only down side that I wasn't expecting is that it has no analog audio out (no RCA L/R out) so you'll have to have a digital receiver if you want run the sound through external speakers.

Excellent TV Compared to the Competition. . . .

Review Date: December 10, 2009

Reviewer: C. C. Mantis, Seattle

Have been searching for a nice 42" LCD 1080 and ran across this one. Compared to the competition LG seems to more than hold it's own, plus the price point is excellent. Other reviews share the good points so I won't go into them only to mention that I found this to be the best 'bang for the buck' in 1080 LCD 42" TV. While LG is not yet considered a major brand in America, I purchased many LG products when I lived in Thailand in 2005. I found them to be excellent products then and still do now. Overseas LG sells all sorts of products. One could almost say it's the GE of Asia - except LG TV's are superior to any GE product - by a huge margin. I also have a 50" Panasonic Plasma that I purchased a couple years ago when that model was rated #1 by Consumer Reports. This LG has a superior picture and is perfect for what I need it for. If you buy one - you'll be happy.

My love for this LG

Review Date: February 15, 2010

Reviewer: Angela Floyd, Seattle, WA

I am a woman, a gamer, and a movie fanatic. I asked my husband 6 months ago for my own lcd tv right after I got my xbox 360. I spent the weekend in awe. We have a 46 Sony Bravia (changed the inches since someone felt the need to correct it, LOL) in the family room and in my opinion it doesn't compare to my 42 LG. The features are user friendly and the HDMI cable just enhanced every feature about it. My movies were crisp and clear. I would recommend this tv above all else and the price was excellent. I wanted the 120hz because I thought I would have to worry about ghosting while gaming but this tv did not disappoint and I saved a couple hundred bucks. I searched and researched and searched again for a tv and I am happy with my choice. Extremely happy. I just need to wait patiently for Ghost Recon:The Future Soldier to come out and it would make it complete. For now, I'll just sit back and keep playing COD:MW2. Thanks LG.

Very nice LCD TV

Review Date: November 1, 2009

Reviewer: Joel B. Schwartz, Arizona, USA

Great set with very good picture quality. Lots of HDMI inputs but be aware there are no S video inputs. Only becomes an issue if you are trying to connect older components. There isn't any speaker outputs either. You can still run sound through your stereo by picking up sound output off your DVD or Bluray player directly.