Reviews of the LG 50PG20
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CNET Review
The Good: Relatively inexpensive; accurate color temperature after calibration; numerous picture controls including color management system; sleek, attractive styling with hidden speakers; plenty of connectivity with three HDMI and one PC input.
The Bad: Reproduces a lighter shade of black; less accurate primary colors and color decoding; softer images with PC sources.
The Bottom Line: Although no slouch especially considering its price, the LG 50PG20 plasma HDTV's picture isn't quite up to that of the best entry-level competition.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
Part number: LG50PG20
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48 in x 3.4 in x 31.1 in x 83.3 lbs, Panel with stand - 48 in x 14.3 in x 33.4 in x 92.2 lbs
- Enclosure Color Gloss piano black
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1365 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 20000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 1500 cd/m2
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Backlight Life 100,000 hour(s)
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Additional Features Invisible speakers, 100,000hrs to half brightness
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 400 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 271
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Plasma display - 2 years
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 52.4 in
- Depth (Shipping) 18.1 in
- Height (Shipping) 39.8 in
- Weight (Shipping) 111.8 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 284.64 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 257.59 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 180.3 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.3 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 62.57 US Dollars
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7
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