LG 42" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Pros: Quick and easy setup. User friendly menu interface. 50,000:1 42" and 1080p under a Grand. Beautiful design. Swivel and tilt stand.

Cons: For the class it is in (not 120hz) it really has none. Maybe it could have added a usb port, but I have one on the Blue-Ray player.

Summary: I did lots of research on on the internet and in the stores trying to determine what would be the right t.v. for me. Sometimes I felt that the more I learned the less I was drawn to a specific size, make, or set of functions. I new I wanted LCD, 40" or up, 1080p, and at least 40,000:1 contrast. I flip flopped around quite a bit. Then I decided I wanted the LG 42" 42LH40. It had 70,000:1, 1080p, 120hz, usb port, and some other cool stuff. Price point was around $1299.99 give or take $100.

Then I walked into fry's and the sales person recalled me and asked if I was still interested in an LG. He showed me the 42LH30 that was on sale for only $749.99
I looked exactly like the LH40 nut without the 120hz, usb, and was 50,000:1
GREAT PRICE! I had seen it cheapest on tigerdirect.com for $899.99 + $78 shipping.

I was sold. I also purchased the LG Blue-Ray player BD370. It only took me about 20 minutes from cutting the straps on the box to the sitting on the couch and watching a movie. Great picture on this nice looking set. I love everything about it so far. Plus the blue-ray player has an ethernet port and I now stream Netflix directly to the t.v.

I know Samsung and Sony may have superior sets but they have nothing that can compare in this price range. An awesome buy.