LG 50PG25

Description: The LG 50PG25 is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,425.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a USB, digital audio output (coaxial), digital audio output (optical), remote control, audio line-out, serial, S-Video input, composite video/audio input, component video input, audio line-in, RGB input, and HDMI input connections type, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.This set can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A plasma TV, suited for home entertainment.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of plasma televisions with comparable viewable size is considerably more -- right around $1,915.

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• Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
• Part Number: 50PG25

• General

• Product type Plasma TV
• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48 in x 3.4 in x 31.1 in x 83.3 lbs, Panel with stand - 48 in x 14.3 in x 33.4 in x 92.2 lbs
• Enclosure Color Gloss piano black

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1365 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 1500 cd/m2
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm/Medium/Cool)
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• Backlight Life 100,000 hour(s)
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Cinema/Sports/Game
• Additional Features SimpLink connectivity, Dual XD engine, XD engine, Clear Voice technology

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Channel Coverage DTV:2-69, VHF:2-13, DTV:1-135, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-135
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
• dbx Noise Reduction Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment

• Connections

• Connector Type 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices TV

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Stand Features Swivel
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 400 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 334 Watt
• Compliant Standards ISFCCC, EPA Energy Star

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 2 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Plasma display - 2 years

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 52.4 in
• Depth (Shipping) 18.1 in
• Height (Shipping) 39.8 in
• Weight (Shipping) 111.8 lbs

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

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  LG 42PG25

  Price: $1,079.18

  Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

  Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 1500 cd/m2, 20000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9, Gloss piano black

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  LG 50PG25

  Price: $1,611.00

  Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

  Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1500 cd/m2, 30000:1, 1365 x 768, 16:9, Gloss piano black

LG Electronics U.S.A.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://us.lge.com/