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Reviews of the LG 50PS80

  • 7.5

    CNET Review

    November 2, 2009

    The Good: Superb suite of interactive features including Netflix, Vudu, Yahoo Widgets, and YouTube; accurate color; extensive picture controls including a unique Picture Wizard; solid connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input; beautiful styling.

    The Bad: Produces relatively light black levels; cannot properly process 1080p/24 content with consistency; exhibits some temporary image retention; no S-Video input.

    The Bottom Line: Despite image quality a notch or two below competing plasmas, the LG PS80 series will win over shoppers who prioritize built-in video streaming.

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  • 9.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 19, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 208618 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.

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  • 9.0

    youreviewelectronics.com

    Review Summary: The 50-inch Plasma HDTV will be available in 2009. This series is LG's top of the line Plasma TV's. Although you can find cheaper TV's or plasma TV's that have some extra features, the LG 50PS80 should be a nice in-between option. It may not be the ...

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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

Part number: 50PS80

General

  • Product type Plasma TV
  • Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 48.4 in x 14.3 in x 32.9 in x 82.2 lbs, Panel without stand - 48.4 in x 3.1 in x 31.3 in x 75.6 lbs

Display

  • Technology Plasma (PDP)
  • Resolution 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2000000:1
  • Brightness (cd/m2) 1500 cd/m2
  • Color Depth 10-bit color
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Display Menu Language French, Korean, English, Spanish
  • Backlight Life 100,000 hour(s)
  • Comb Filter 3D digital
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Additional Features TeleText, Flashback, Auto off

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 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • Freeze Memo Yes
  • 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 Surround Sound
  • Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
  • Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt
  • Additional Features Mute button, Balance control, Bass & treble control, Auto volume adjustment

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, SPDIF output - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Serial - Rear, 1 x USB - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Network & Internet Multimedia

  • Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
  • Connectivity Wired
  • Connectivity Protocols USB
  • Supported Audio Formats MP3
  • Supported Video Formats DivX HD
  • Supported Pictures Formats JPG

Memory Card Reader

  • USB Port Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Universal 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 AC 120/230 V
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.13 Watt
  • Power Consumption Operational 282 Watt

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping) 59.1 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 11.3 in
  • Height (Shipping) 34.7 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 95 lbs

Sustainability

  • CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 348.98 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 296.76 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 170.89 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.2 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 75.33 US Dollars
  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

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