Reviews of the LG 50PG30
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CNET Review
The Good: Relatively accurate color temperature after calibration; solid standard-definition processing; numerous picture controls; 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: While blessed with a stylish, understated look and plenty of features, the LG 50PG30's picture quality falls a bit short of other 1080p plasma TVs.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: Though inexpensive for its screen size, the LG 50PG30 plasma HDTV lacks features and image punch.
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pcworld.ca
Review Summary: The 50PG30 is easy to set up--with conveniently placed inputs and a setup wizard that asks whether to optimize for home use or store use. Six large icons form the crux of the on-screen menu; I found the menus to be logically organized--and because ...
Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
Part number: 50PG30
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48.4 in x 3.3 in x 31.2 in x 84.4 lbs, Panel with stand - 48.4 in x 14.3 in x 33.5 in x 93.3 lbs
- Enclosure Color Gloss piano black
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 1000 cd/m2
- 100Hz Yes
- Widescreen Modes 16:9, Just, Zoom, Auto Wide
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Cinema/Sports/Game
- Additional Features Invisible speakers
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 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 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 400 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 516 Watt
- Compliant Standards ISFCCC
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) 112.2 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 401.67 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 324.85 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 245.5 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.09 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 87.71 US Dollars
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7
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