Customer Reviews

LG 42PB4D 42 720 Plasma HDTV with DVR - New

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This is my first non tube TV. Thus far I am completely satisfied - even though the first one I received had a defective hard drive. LG sent me to a local service provider for repair that no longer services LG.... The vendor (Vann's) was very helpful and handled the return very well. I've only had it 2 weeks and am still sorting thru the features.

Specifically the goods:
The integral DVR and free TV Guide are a combination every high end TV should have. The DVR is always recording what you are watching (unless already recording another channel). DVR playback quality is great - maintaining HD quality etc.

The speakers are extremely good quality - better than I've heard from similar models. I was very surprised. This is not hooked to a home theater - so the great quality is truly appreciated.

The QAM tuner allows some HD channels in my area to be received from normal basic cable service. Video quality is great. Plenty of fun features.

The only drawbacks:
The remote is fairly straightforward, but it's difficult to sort thru the buttons in the dark. Because of all the functionality there are several buttons to sort thru. Lighted buttons would be helpful.

DVR skip forward is not always the same amount of time - sometimes 2 minutes per press, and sometimes 4. This may have something to do with the recording quality chosen.

When the DVR begins recording a show, the TV is tuned to the channel regardless of what you are watching. It is a minor annoyance to retune (or switch back to watching a recorded show).

Can only watch (or record) one digital channel (including HD) at one time. This is understandable as there is only one digital tuner. I believe there may be 2 analog tuners however - which is helpful for PIP etc.

this TV is just the best!! I'm very pleased with the clarity on-screen as well as definition.