LG DU-42LZ30 comparison

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Product name	LG DU-42LZ30	LG 47LH90	LG 47LH50	Samsung UN55B8500	Samsung PN50B650
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
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	3.0 stars	5.0 stars	4.0 stars
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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Sound Effects	SRS TruSurround	SRS TruSurround XT	SRS TruSurround XT	SRS TruSurround HD	SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats	Info unavailable	720p 1080i 1080p 1080/24p 1080/30p 1080/60p	720p 1080i 1080p 1080/24p 1080/30p 1080/60p	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Multi-channel Preview	Picture-in-picture (PIP) Picture-on-picture (POP) Picture-and-picture (PAP)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Picture-in-picture (PIP)	Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV Tuner	Info unavailable	NTSC	NTSC	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Weight	94.6 lbs	56 lbs	45.9 lbs	77.6 lbs	84.2 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9	16:9	16:9	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Digital TV Tuner	Info unavailable	QAM ATSC	QAM ATSC	Info unavailable	QAM ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty	Info unavailable	4	4	4	4
USB Port	Info unavailable	Yes , 1 port(s)	Yes , 1 port(s)	Yes , 2 port(s)	Yes , 2 port(s)
Resolution	1366 x 768	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement Technology	Info unavailable	TruMotion 240Hz	TruMotion 120Hz	Auto Motion Plus 240Hz	600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output Mode	Info unavailable	Surround Sound	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo
Speaker System	Info unavailable	4 speakers	2 speakers	2 speakers	2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable
Built-in Decoders	Info unavailable	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Enclosure Color	Info unavailable	Blue Glossy black	Glossy black	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Radio	None	None	None	None	None
Environmental Standards	Info unavailable	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stereo Reception System	MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS	Info unavailable
DVD	Info unavailable	None	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
Power	Info unavailable	AC 120/230 V	AC 120/230 V	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Battery	None	None	None	None	None
Remote Control	Info unavailable	Universal remote control - Infrared	Universal remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared
VCR	Info unavailable	None	None	None	None
Technology	Info unavailable	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size	42 in - Widescreen	47 in - Widescreen	47 in - Widescreen	55 in - Widescreen	50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television Certification	HDTV	HDTV	HDTV	HDTV	HDTV
Progressive Scan	Info unavailable	Progressive scanning (line doubling)	Progressive scanning (line doubling)	Progressive scanning (line doubling)	Info unavailable
HDCP Compatible	Info unavailable	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Video 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 Format	720p	1080p (FullHD)	1080p (FullHD)	1080p (FullHD)	1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight Technology	Info unavailable	LED Backlight technology	Info unavailable	LED Backlight technology	Info unavailable
PC Interface	DVI VGA (HD-15)	USB VGA (HD-15)	VGA (HD-15)	VGA (HD-15)	VGA (HD-15)
120Hz	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Yes	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Video Interface	S-Video Composite	HDMI Component Composite	HDMI Component Composite	HDMI Component Composite	HDMI Component Composite
DVR	Info unavailable	None	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Product Description	LG 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 Type	LCD TV	LCD TV	LCD TV	LCD TV	Plasma TV
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
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