LG 42PB4D - 42" plasma TV with built-in DVR - widescreen - 720p - HDTV - gloss black Reviews
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This is my first non tube TV. Thus far I am completely satisfied - even though the first one I received had a defective hard drive. LG sent me to a local service provider for repair that no longer services LG.... The vendor (Vann's) was very helpful and handled the return very well. I've only had it 2 weeks and am still sorting thru the features.
Specifically the goods:
The integral DVR and free TV Guide are a combination every high end TV should have. The DVR is always recording what you are watching (unless already recording another channel). DVR playback quality is great - maintaining HD quality etc.
The speakers are extremely good quality - better than I've heard from similar models. I was very surprised. This is not hooked to a home theater - so the great quality is truly appreciated.
The QAM tuner allows some HD channels in my area to be received from normal basic cable service. Video quality is great. Plenty of fun features.
The only drawbacks:
The remote is fairly straightforward, but it's difficult to sort thru the buttons in the dark. Because of all the functionality there are several buttons to sort thru. Lighted buttons would be helpful.
DVR skip forward is not always the same amount of time - sometimes 2 minutes per press, and sometimes 4. This may have something to do with the recording quality chosen.
When the DVR begins recording a show, the TV is tuned to the channel regardless of what you are watching. It is a minor annoyance to retune (or switch back to watching a recorded show).
Can only watch (or record) one digital channel (including HD) at one time. This is understandable as there is only one digital tuner. I believe there may be 2 analog tuners however - which is helpful for PIP etc.
The 42PB4D is a 42" Plasma Integrated HDTV that features a built-in HD Digital Video Recorder (DVR). Record from cable or antenna to a built-in 160 GB hard disk drive with TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide (up to 15 hours of HD programming or 66 hours of standard definition programming).The Clear Filter Pro feature offers an advanced thin film filter for improved brightness and contrast, reduced reflection and truer color reproduction.LG Simplink allows for convenient control of other LG SimpLink products using the existing HDMI connection.Six distinct processes contribute to picture improvement. LG's XD Engine takes the low resolution of analog signals to near HD levels by improving brightness, contrast, detail and enhancing color as well as reducing signal noise. This total solution results in cinema-like high-resolution images.Image sticking minimization provides protective measures to minimize damage as a result of stationary images.
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exceptional TV!! - Janet L. Mcmillan - Mesa. AZ, USA
this TV is just the best!! I'm very pleased with the clarity on-screen as well as definition.
Sep 24, 2010 23:27:03
