LG 42LGX 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 40.9 x 29.4 inches ; 39.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 57 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001DNZWM4
• Item model number: 42LGX
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,882 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

42" LCD Slim HDTV, 1080P FULL HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. 120Hz TruMotion, 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM - 1 Tuner, XD Engine, 178 True Wide Viewing Angle, SRS TruSurroundXT, LG SimpleLink, 4 HDMI with HDCP, USB 2.0, swivel stand.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful TV as well as picture with sleek 1.8in design., April 14, 2009

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S. Henderson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 42LGX 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I searched high and low for a 40 to 42in TV and this was the best deal on the market. I was being told by salesmen (and reviews) that Samsungs had the best picture and I found them to look pretty good as well. But for the price range I was in ($1000) I was not finding the specs I wanted. (120Hz, 42in, 1080p, auto light adjust, swivel base) As a matter of fact, it was very hard to find a reputable TV maker with a 120Hz 42 in that price point. Then I stumbled across the 42LGX. I thought the TV was stunning looking with the scarlet red on the back, the chrome colored base and the clear, see-through power circle. It had all those specs and the picture was absolutely stunning! I looked at it side by side next to a comparable Samsung and the pictures were very similar. When comparing to the Samsung models in the same price, the picture was better. Samsung would only offer a 60Hz TV at that price point with a 40in screen. It just looked way smaller. The LG was a no brainer. The only thing that made the decision difficult was the 42LG70. It had the exact same specs, but it wasn't 1.8in thick. It was on clearance as a display model for $850 and the LGX was brand new for $999. The Samsung closest in price and features was about $1300. I ended up buying at Fryes Electronics with a 5 year warranty and I'm very happy with the deal.

I use the TV with my computer (I disconnected my cable TV) to watch movies and TV shows over the internet and it works great. I use Windows Media Center and I have no problem getting full and wide screen shows in high def. I also use a video capture card that gives me all the features of a HD DVR. I get HD over the air and it looks way better than cable or satellite on this TV. The TV works very well as a second monitor with the DVI connection. You cannot tell if you're watching TV piped from the computer or directly on the TV - it looks that good. Also, when people see it, they can't believe I don't have cable.

I would highly recommend this TV to anyone. Easy to set up - I didn't even make any changes to the color settings at all. Right out the box, it looked great. And the menus and just so simple. It's fairly light, connections are easy to make, it's just a great looking TV. If you can find it on sale, buy it! You won't be sorry.

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't even think about it., October 8, 2011

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P. Garcia "Odiopus" (North America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 42LGX 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Electronics)

There's a reason these are selling as refurbished. Panels do not last more than 2 years. Stick with a reliable brand.

2.0 out of 5 stars Good looking but not reliable, May 28, 2011

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Mandraka - See all my reviews

This review is from: LG 42LGX 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Electronics)

After 1 1/2 year this TV start giving me problems when it start from cold, have sound but no picture, and when it shows picture shows greenish rays color all over the screen
stay away from this TV, you have to shut off and restart multiple time to get the screen. I bought it in Brandsmart USA in Miami , new and I 'm very disappointed.