LG 42LF66 Review

Just short of greatness

Full Specification

Supported Format (Interlaced) 576i 1080i 480i (SDTV) 1080p 480p (EDTV) 576p 720p Yes Standard Infrared 3.5mm Headphone Jack Scart S-video Composite Video Component Video 2 15-Pin PC D-Sub HDMI 1150 GBP Nicam Stereo cd/m2 Yes Yes 1033.1 x 687 x 88.5 mm (w x h x d) 23 kg 1 Year Yes No Yes 1 Yes Yes 2
Supported Format (Progressive)
Remote Control Remote Control Type Connectivity
No of Scart Connectors PC Connectivity Price at Launch Sound Output Modes No of HDMI Inputs Brightness Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Progressive Scan Dimensions Weight (kg) Warranty Length 1080p Output 1080p/24 Output 720p/1080i Output Component Flatscreen HD-Compatible HDMI Ports
Native Resolution (horizontal pixels) Native Resolution (vertical pixels) PC (VGA) Ports No of Scart Sockets Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Display Size Display Type Native Resolution Pixel Response Time Screen Size Viewing Angle (Horizontal) Viewing Angle (Vertical) Clock Auto-tune Comb Filter Teletext Tuner Wall Mount Widescreen
16:9 5000:inches LCD 1920 x ms 42 inches 178 Degrees (180 if CRT) 178 Degrees Yes Yes 4H Adaptive Motion Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Awesome Freeview Playback TV, a luxury recorder and a 42in TV shootout!
THE UKS FIRST FREEVIEW PLAYBACK LCD TV!
LGS REVOLUTIONARY HI-DEF FLATSCREEN WITH BUILT-IN HDD

ON TEST

/PLASMA & LCD TV 40 LG 42LTSharp LC-46X20EAD 44 Sanyo CE47FDEvesham 37VX1080P 48 Polaroid TLU-03723B /PROJECTOR 50 Epson EMP-TW680 /PORTABLE DVD PLAYER 52 Philips PET1030 /DVD PLAYER 53 Oppo DV-981HD /DIGITAL RECORDERS 54 Pioneer DVR-LX70D 56 Toshiba RD-97DT 58 Philips DVDR3577H7 /HD CAMCORDER 60 Canon HR10 /DVD SYSTEMS 62 Panasonic SC-PTXLG HT902TB /42IN TVS 70 Hitachi L42VPLG 42LFPanasonic TH-42PXSamsung PS42Q97HD 74 Toshiba 42C3030 1,000 1,050 1,650

Tech Labs

All equipment tested in What Video and High-Denition TV has been evaluated by Audiovisual Tech Labs the UKs leading independent product-testing facility. Every Best Buy comes with the Audiovisual Tech Labs guarantee of quality, and is backed up by veriable test data. Only magazines from Future Publishing Limited have access to Audiovisual Tech Labs. Look out for this badge its the only sure-re way of buying a genuine winner instead of a turkey. Please note all prices listed are guide prices only.

800 270

1,000 1,000 1,1,000

GUIDE TO REVIEWS

RATINGS These are the most important part of the test as they provide you with the knowledge of how a piece of kit has fared. PICTURE: Almost certainly the most important rating, with all-round watchability taking top priority. However, both highdenition and standard-denition performance are taken into consideration where applicable. SOUND: Fidelity and power are important considerations for TVs. In the case of DVD players, this refers more specically to analogue music performance (usually with a CD) as opposed to digital audio piped out to an amplier.
VERDICT An overall conclusion score that sums up the product based on a combination of performance, value for money and features in a star rating out of ve. This provides the rst indication of whether or not a product is a genuine winner or one that should be avoided at all costs.
A stinker, avoid at all costs This probably isnt for you Average, neither a stunner or a loser Well worth an audition A Best Buy that will take some beating
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