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Introducing: LG 42LK520 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV from LG

Features

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• Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before.
• TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur
• Energy Star qualified so your entertainment experiene uses less energy
• Picture Wizard II allows for self-calibration with on-screen reference points to ensure terrifc black, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels
• An incredible contrast ratio of 150,000:1 delivers incredibly vibrant colors and deeper and darker blacks.

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Benefits of LG 42LK520 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

Price: Although not necessarily the cheapest LCD HD TV, you'll find on the market, LG 42LK520 is still very cheaply priced.

Trumotion: The LG 42LK520 include "Trumotion" technology as a way to remove the motion blur which can be found in many LCD HD monitors. What this means is that it has a refresh rate of 120 Hz. This is faster than many other TVs (60 Hz is the average), and means that you should be able to see action scenes or quick camera shot with a clearer picture.

Screen Size: There are a good range of screen sizes available for this television. The minimum of 42 inches, a little big for some rooms, but is a good base size for your living room. The larger screens also look good and provide an excellent home-theater experience. Remember to get the largest screen that can comfortably fit in your living room, which most people find that their biggest regret will not increase with a flat-screen TV!

Design: The design of LG 42LK520 is simple, but will look elegant in your living room. It has a simple glossy black screen with a small light in the corner when the TV is turned on. It weighs about 35 pounds, which is light enough to move if you must, and makes it easier to set up the TV for one person.

The fact that LG 42LK520 has a matte screen means that it is good for viewing in bright light, and you will not put in so much effort to darken your room as you would with a blank screen.

Image: With TruMotion provides a sharp image, other advantages of the image on the TV in the fact that see the light, vibrant color reflection. There are a number of image controls included for those who want complete control over how the picture looks.

Energy Use: The LG 42LK520 has a power saving mode that will automatically detect the light level in the room. If the light level changes, the screen brightness automatically adjusts itself to save power.

Multimedia: The LG 42LK520 comes with a USB port, making it useful for connecting external devices. This is especially popular for use with digital cameras: Many people present their images as a slideshow on their HD TV screen. Apart from the USB port, there are also more than enough HDMI inputs for all your external devices.

Disadvantages of the LG 42LK520 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

Audio: As with a number of flat-screen TV, sound on LG 42LK520 not the best. This means that what you want to connect external speakers to really reach the best at-home cinema experience.

Stand: Most buyers have commented on the fact that the stand comes with LG 42LK520 does not look very robust. It is made of plastic and looks a little cheap, which is a shame when you want the TV to look as neat as possible in your living room.

Remote: The remote is nothing special. Some buyers have commented that it looks a little cheap considering the price of television. , However, makes it his job well and is very easy to use.

Lack extra features: Although some of the more expensive options can have apps that allow you to connect to social networking or video streaming sites, put LG 42LK520 price extras. Therefore, there is no possibility to connect this up to the internet. This is not much of a disadvantage because it means you save a lot of money and you can always connect an additional multimedia box if you wish.

As I said, you may benefit from a USB port with LG 42LK520, which means you can connect it to external devices for playing MP3 files or watch slideshows with friends or family.

Will you buy the LG 42LK520 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV?

Overall LG 42LK520 is a solid TV for the price. There have been no complaints about the image, and the lack of extra features is rarely an issue for consumers looking for a TV in this price range.