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| LG 42SL9000 LED TV |
LG have a good reputation when it comes to listening what consumers want and the 42SL9000 is a prime example. The SL9000 series has been built with you in mind; from Bluetooth support to the huge selection of connectivity options, this HDTV is certainly one to watch.
Whilst the 42SL9000 might be missing an Ethernet port we found that the TV provides plenty of other ways of getting videos and images to the TV. LG have managed to merge functionality and beauty into their Borderless SL9000 series without forcing buyers to pay over the odds. The fabrication process gives the set a very minimal, yet modern, feel.
The slim line body of the panel still manages to house all the control buttons you need so if you lose your remote you can still control the TV manually. LG have made sure that, even if you do lose both remote commanders, the TV is still usable.
The on-screen menu system is quite simply one of the best we've tested so far. Not only are they easy to use but they have enough advanced features to keep even the most battle hardened flat screen enthusiast happy. The on board picture wizard provides a fast and effective way of setting up all your preferences with a few simple clicks of the remote. Preferences can be saved to memory which means that any changes you make can be easily rolled back. Another nice feature is the ability to rename your inputs making it easier to recall specific connections such as your PS3 port.
The 42SL9000 LED TV also comes with an eco-saving mode design to cut down on power consumption. Nothing new but definitely a welcome addition. At this point, the only weak spot on the TV is the EPG. Because the 42SL9000 has an onboard Freeview tuner, the number of channels visible in the planner make it hard to see exactly where you are. The SL9000 has been designed for simple set-up straight out of the box. Tuning is the television is simple as it's automatic and any updates require and pulled down in a flash.
The HD images aren't the best on the market but for the price it's pretty impressive - clear images with a succulent range of colours and shades. Motion control is the now standard 100Hz and does a very good job of handling fast moving scenes. The frame rate did produce a few blurs but this was a very rare occurrence. If you want flawless motion control you're going to have to pay up for another TV that features 200Hz technology and this isn't cheap.
The LED's arranged around the edge of the screen is one of the highlights of this TV. The LED's give you a pretty decent range and depth of blacks but, unfortunately, it can't compete with the likes of the KDL 46X45000. We did notice traces of light 'leaking' from the edge of the screen but only during the credits and very dark scenes. Sadly, the audio output of the 42SL9000 was lacking. We noted that input from external devices such as a home theatre resulted a loss of synch between video and audio playback. Once we turned off the TV's audio enhancements this annoyance simply disappeared.
Some critics have noted that the TV has a poor audio output but we thought it was fine for the price. What do we think all LG's SL9000 delivers an excellent mix of features and stunning looks. It's not cheap but, then again, LG's new breed of LED TV's provide a viable, and extremely capable, alternative to the more costly flat screens currently on the market. The audio synch problem was the only major frustration but we can live with it and we're sure that anyone wanting a cracking, highly capable LED TV will be more than happy with the LG 42SL9000.
Description: LG 42SL9000 LED TV Review
Rating: 4.0
Reviewer: Mahfudz
ItemReviewed: LG 42SL9000 LED TV Review
Whilst the 42SL9000 might be missing an Ethernet port we found that the TV provides plenty of other ways of getting videos and images to the TV. LG have managed to merge functionality and beauty into their Borderless SL9000 series without forcing buyers to pay over the odds. The fabrication process gives the set a very minimal, yet modern, feel.
The slim line body of the panel still manages to house all the control buttons you need so if you lose your remote you can still control the TV manually. LG have made sure that, even if you do lose both remote commanders, the TV is still usable.
The on-screen menu system is quite simply one of the best we've tested so far. Not only are they easy to use but they have enough advanced features to keep even the most battle hardened flat screen enthusiast happy. The on board picture wizard provides a fast and effective way of setting up all your preferences with a few simple clicks of the remote. Preferences can be saved to memory which means that any changes you make can be easily rolled back. Another nice feature is the ability to rename your inputs making it easier to recall specific connections such as your PS3 port.
The 42SL9000 LED TV also comes with an eco-saving mode design to cut down on power consumption. Nothing new but definitely a welcome addition. At this point, the only weak spot on the TV is the EPG. Because the 42SL9000 has an onboard Freeview tuner, the number of channels visible in the planner make it hard to see exactly where you are. The SL9000 has been designed for simple set-up straight out of the box. Tuning is the television is simple as it's automatic and any updates require and pulled down in a flash.
The HD images aren't the best on the market but for the price it's pretty impressive - clear images with a succulent range of colours and shades. Motion control is the now standard 100Hz and does a very good job of handling fast moving scenes. The frame rate did produce a few blurs but this was a very rare occurrence. If you want flawless motion control you're going to have to pay up for another TV that features 200Hz technology and this isn't cheap.
The LED's arranged around the edge of the screen is one of the highlights of this TV. The LED's give you a pretty decent range and depth of blacks but, unfortunately, it can't compete with the likes of the KDL 46X45000. We did notice traces of light 'leaking' from the edge of the screen but only during the credits and very dark scenes. Sadly, the audio output of the 42SL9000 was lacking. We noted that input from external devices such as a home theatre resulted a loss of synch between video and audio playback. Once we turned off the TV's audio enhancements this annoyance simply disappeared.
Some critics have noted that the TV has a poor audio output but we thought it was fine for the price. What do we think all LG's SL9000 delivers an excellent mix of features and stunning looks. It's not cheap but, then again, LG's new breed of LED TV's provide a viable, and extremely capable, alternative to the more costly flat screens currently on the market. The audio synch problem was the only major frustration but we can live with it and we're sure that anyone wanting a cracking, highly capable LED TV will be more than happy with the LG 42SL9000.
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