Monarch
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NOW UPDATED FOR 2010
Hi,
There are a few general HD TV buyers guides around the forums so I thought I'd make one specifically for the LG TVs of this year (it's been an empty weekend )
This guide goes with the guide which has been made by LG themselves, it's found here - Find the Plasma or LCD TV thats right for you - LG TV guide Do use that as well, it will give you a bit more information in some areas and will give you some suggested models, but in my guide I explain some of the features included on the new models, what they mean, what they do and how they help in getting you the best possible picture. I'll also explain the differences between LCD and plasma technology, establish some of the myths about the technologies, and try and help you through the buying process as a whole.
This can be used as a general buying guide, but it does focus on the LG models, so be especially careful when considering TVs from other manufacturers, especially when looking at specs such as contrast ratios.
If there are any mistakes then please let me know, I've read through it and didn't see any but there might be some. As I have stressed in the guide, do check the features I list with the models to make sure I'm right (and if I'm not let me know!). And if there are any suggestions on how I could make it better then also post on here or let me know through PM.
Also note that 'SD' means 'Standard Definition' (so SD TV = Standard definition television) and 'HD' means 'High Definition' (so HD TV = High definition television). It is a long read but I have included a contents so you can jump to a specific section if you want. It's a PDF, so click the link to download.
Hope it helps somebody, if you have any further questions then please do ask on here
Also note that this is one way of going about it, there are obviously other ways of narrowing down which TV is best for you, but this worked well for me and for those who I've suggested it to.
edited on 20th July - Backlight issues added as LCD con
edited on 21st July - Motion smearing added in motion handling of LCD con
edited on 25th July - Expand on features, added 'after buying'
edited on 27th July - Expanded/Corrected some features, added info on blu-ray and HDTV
edited on 1st Aug - Correction on 200Hz and LH4000 models, added link to FAQ
edited on 13th Sept - Added borderless range, info on sevice menus
edited on 23rd Sept - Corrected info on picture wizard, general gramma corrections
edited on 29th Sept - Added info on registering your TV
MAJOR UPDATE on 18th April added 3D TV, freeviewHD and other new bits of technology, updated models for 2010
edited on 24th April - added passive 3D tech and OLED
edited on 4th Dec - Added PX990 to product list, small 2D-3D description
Hi,
There are a few general HD TV buyers guides around the forums so I thought I'd make one specifically for the LG TVs of this year (it's been an empty weekend )
This guide goes with the guide which has been made by LG themselves, it's found here - Find the Plasma or LCD TV thats right for you - LG TV guide Do use that as well, it will give you a bit more information in some areas and will give you some suggested models, but in my guide I explain some of the features included on the new models, what they mean, what they do and how they help in getting you the best possible picture. I'll also explain the differences between LCD and plasma technology, establish some of the myths about the technologies, and try and help you through the buying process as a whole.
This can be used as a general buying guide, but it does focus on the LG models, so be especially careful when considering TVs from other manufacturers, especially when looking at specs such as contrast ratios.
If there are any mistakes then please let me know, I've read through it and didn't see any but there might be some. As I have stressed in the guide, do check the features I list with the models to make sure I'm right (and if I'm not let me know!). And if there are any suggestions on how I could make it better then also post on here or let me know through PM.
Also note that 'SD' means 'Standard Definition' (so SD TV = Standard definition television) and 'HD' means 'High Definition' (so HD TV = High definition television). It is a long read but I have included a contents so you can jump to a specific section if you want. It's a PDF, so click the link to download.
Hope it helps somebody, if you have any further questions then please do ask on here
Also note that this is one way of going about it, there are obviously other ways of narrowing down which TV is best for you, but this worked well for me and for those who I've suggested it to.
edited on 20th July - Backlight issues added as LCD con
edited on 21st July - Motion smearing added in motion handling of LCD con
edited on 25th July - Expand on features, added 'after buying'
edited on 27th July - Expanded/Corrected some features, added info on blu-ray and HDTV
edited on 1st Aug - Correction on 200Hz and LH4000 models, added link to FAQ
edited on 13th Sept - Added borderless range, info on sevice menus
edited on 23rd Sept - Corrected info on picture wizard, general gramma corrections
edited on 29th Sept - Added info on registering your TV
MAJOR UPDATE on 18th April added 3D TV, freeviewHD and other new bits of technology, updated models for 2010
edited on 24th April - added passive 3D tech and OLED
edited on 4th Dec - Added PX990 to product list, small 2D-3D description
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