LG 50PK550 Review: 50” Plasma HDTV

Up for Review: LG 50PK550 Plasma TV. The LG 50PK550 is the 50-inch plasma HDTV of the LG’s upcoming PK550 series. With a modern look, advanced technologies and loads of features, the model is a one-of-its-kind plasma HDTV. Whether you look for design or technologies in your plasma HDTV, the models of the PK550 series will meet your expectations.

Unlike any traditional big screen television that would take up much of your space, LG 50PK550 has a slender frame which is the most striking feature of its exterior. The TruSlim frame of the model gives a perfect look for the HDTV that you love to boast.

Featured with full HD 1080p resolution, the LG 50PK550 displays clear images. Moreover, the models of the PK550 series have something better to offer to their users. Like the LCD televisions that assure higher Hz, the models from PK550 series use 600Hz Sub Field Drive to reduce motion lag. Besides, the 3M:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio of LG 50PK550 is another striking feature. Featured with Intelligent Sensor technology, this model of the plasma HDTV can automatically adjust its brightness that go with the brightness of room lighting. The automatic adjustment sensors are also designed with the features for marginal energy savings.

The LG 50PK550 Features and Specification Review:

• Full HD 1080p
• 600Hz Sub Field Drive
• Protective Skin Glass
• Smart Energy Saving
• LG Core Technologies
• Four (4) HDMI (V.1.3 with Deep Color)
• Easy UI menu interface
• Pure Black Level
• Parental Control w/V-Chip
• Auto Navigation: (VCR, DVD, Bluray, HD DVD, SetTop Box, Satellite, Cable Box, Game, PC)

The LG 50PK550 is featured with LG’s “Skin Glass” system that solves two purposes simultaneously. It protects the panel and diminishes the internal reflection. The “Skin Glass” system reduces the distance of outer glass to the filter that ends in reduced internal reflections. Considering the video of the model the user can find a built-in tuner, 16:9 aspect ratio, 3 modes of color-temperature control, 8 picture modes, DTV signal strength indicator and many more. Also with 200W audio output power, dolby digital decoder, surround sound system, 5 EZ sound modes the audio system is expected to impress the users. There are also other features like TV/Video inputs and outputs, cabinet accessories, etc.

The disadvantage of the automatic energy savings that was found in the earlier models was that they sacrificed standardized picture. Otherwise, the LG 50PK550 has many attractive features to impress its users.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives LG 50PK550 3.5/5 stars!