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LG DU-42LZ30 comparison

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Price Check Prices $1,799.00 to $1,995.00 $1,099.96 to $1,599.95 $3,747.00 to $4,049.99 $1,109.00 to $1,239.99
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Release date October 01, 2004 June 15, 2009 October 01, 2009
The Bottom Line The DU-42LZ30 is a solid performer compared to other flat LCDs, but the best 42-inch plasmas still do a superior job with home theater and cost less. Deep black levels and accurate color help propel the LED-backlit LG LH90 series into the front row of the LCD picture quality class. While the picture quality of the LG LH50 series won't appeal to videophiles, its Netflix streaming and oodles of other interactive features will win over plenty of folks fed up with external boxes. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround
SRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailable720p
1080i
1080p
1080/24p
1080/30p
1080/60p
720p
1080i
1080p
1080/24p
1080/30p
1080/60p
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-on-picture (POP)
Picture-and-picture (PAP)
Info unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Weight94.6 lbs
56 lbs
45.9 lbs
77.6 lbs
84.2 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Digital TV TunerInfo unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports QtyInfo unavailable4
4
4
4
USB PortInfo unavailableYes , 1 port(s)
Yes , 1 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Resolution1366 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableTruMotion 240Hz
TruMotion 120Hz
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeInfo unavailableSurround Sound
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker SystemInfo unavailable4 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable
Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableDolby Digital
Dolby Digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableBlue
Glossy black
Glossy black
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
Info unavailable
DVDInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)47.6 in x 9.5 in x 29.8 in
46.5 in x 15.7 in x 33.6 in - With stand
46.1 in x 4 in x 28.5 in - Without stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlInfo unavailableUniversal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
TechnologyInfo unavailableTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
47 in - Widescreen
47 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailable
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableVideo noise reduction
Auto power off
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Display Format720p
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
Info unavailableLED Backlight technology
Info unavailable
PC InterfaceDVI
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Video InterfaceS-Video
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionLG DU-42LZ30 - 42 in LCD TV
LG 47LH90 - 47 in LCD TV
LG 47LH50 - 47 in LCD TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
Plasma TV
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