LG 42LH90 Review: 42″ LCD HDTV

Up for review: LG 42LH90 LCD TV. The new LG 42LH90 is a 42-inch LCD HDTV model from the LG’s recently launched LH90 Series. The LCD boasts a super-slim panel and is less than 1-inch thick. Equipped with many high-end features, the LCD is sure to create a strong buzz in market upon its arrival which is expected in summer 2009. LG is yet to disclose the price of this new LG 42LH90, but with so many advanced features, most probably it won’t be cheap.

Equipped with LED backlights with local dimming, LG sets the target to stand near the top of the company’s HDTV lineup. LED backlit backed by local dimming adjusts parts of the picture selectively and thus improve the black-level performance. As a result viewing darker scenes can now be equally enjoyable.

Apart from the basic Full HD 1080p resolution, LG has introduced the TruMotion 240 Hz refresh rate in the new LH90 Series. As compared to the conventional dejudder processing, this higher refresh rate is most likely to produce superior image quality minus any artifacts. As the refresh rate is double than the standard 120Hz LCD, the new 42LH90 seems to deliver much clearer images without any motion blur. The higher refresh rate also does up-conversion job while watching high definition content, so a separate up-converting DVD or Blu-ray player is not required but still looks great.

LG is sure to improve the color contrast even further with a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 2,000,000:1. Like LG”s other 2008 models, this new LCD has extensive picture controls including the 10-point IRE system and full color management controls. The new LG 42LH90 also boasts a picture wizard feature which is expected to use a series of onscreen test patterns to ease the user calibration. And the 24p Real Cinema with 5:5 Pulldown menus will facilitate the viewer to enjoy movies in their true format without any compromise on the quality. Some key specification points of the new LG 42LH90 is highlighted as follows.

LG 42LH90 Features and Specifications Review:

42″ Screen
Full HD 1080p
TruMotion 240 Hz
LED backlighting with Local Dimming
2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
24p Real Cinema (5:5 Pulldown)
Intelligent Sensor
ISFccc Ready
Four (4) HDMI V. 1.3 with Deep Color
USB 2.0 for access to digital music and cameras
Invisible speaker system
Energy Star 3.0 compliant
LG Core Technologies
Easy UI Menu System

The LG 42LH90 LCD TV boasts many of LG’s energy saving features. The new LCD’s Super-In Plane Switching (S-IPS) LCD panel is most likely to generate faster response times and better color contrast. Another energy saving feature is LG’s proprietary intelligent room lighting Sensor which automatically adjusts the brightness of the images according to the room light. Like many of LG’s other models, this 42” LCD is also Energy Star 3.0 compliant.

With 4 HDMI (V1.3) inputs including Deep Color feature, the new LG 42LH90 offers plenty connectivity options. The model is also ISFccc Ready. LG’s proprietary Simplink technology is most likely facilitate connection with compatible cameras and camcorders. And the USB 2.0 port will help accessing digital photos and music. Although an invisible speaker system has been incorporated, there are no details about the audio quality.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives LG 42LH90 9/10 stars!