LG 42SL90 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV, Glossy Black

by LG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 39.7 x 24.7 inches ; 52.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 62 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002N95XXU
• Item model number: 42SL90
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,460 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

42-inch Seamless LCD HDTV with LED backlighting, 3,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM - 1 Tuner, SRS TruSurround XT, 4 HDMI input

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning HD Set, January 25, 2010

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S. Blatner (Redwood City, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 42SL90 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV, Glossy Black (Electronics)

After extensive research and visits to video stores, we chose the 42SL90 for several reasons - stunning HD quality, LED technology (3,000,000 to 1 contrast ratio), small form factor, and excellent price/value. We were limited in size by our entertainment center - most other 42 inch sets were too wide, but the form factor of the 42SL90 is so svelte that it fits perfectly. After comparing 40 inch sets with 42 inch sets, the extra 2 inches of real estate was quite a noticeable improvement.

The HD picture on this set is absolutely stunning, much better than our Sony LCD XBR that sits in another room. We watch the SL90 from a distance of 10 feet and the size is perfect. All the bells and whistles have so far worked flawlessly. Blu Ray, DVDs, HD Roku, and HD cable look fantastic. Standard Def is actually watchable, again better than the Sony XBR.

The set comes with two remotes - a beautiful backlit model and a simpler model with just the basic functions. The menu system is easily the best I have ever used. Very intuitive and simple to use. The picture adjustments are extremely extensive. A picture wizard is included to calibrate to your own tastes. If you can't find an optimum setting with this set, you should not be watching TV. The color accuracy appears to be spot on out of the box.

Given its thin 1.15 inch depth, the sound is better than I expected. I have yet to turn it up past the 50% volume level. Adjustments for bass, treble, and surround sound. And the Clear Voice II function works great. Hook the set up to a sound system and it really shines. The only cons so far (and we knew about these going in) - no analog audio out (optical only) and no PIP. I purchased a Gefen Dolby optical converter that allows the SL90 to work flawlessly with our legacy sound system.

We have the SL90 hooked up to an LG BD390 Blu Ray player, so we also have full wireless access to services such as Netflix, Vudu, and YouTube via the Blu ray player. The 42SL90 also includes LG's Simplelink Technology. So, when you pop a DVD into the LG Blu Ray player, the SL90 turns itself on and automatically switches to the DVD player input, ready to play your DVD! If the set is already on, it will still switch to the DVD input automatically.

Highly recommend the 42SL90. It is a stunning set to watch and easily the best looking set when turned off too. In fact, the new 2010 high-end Sony sets have copied LG's "borderless" design concept exactly, renaming the Sony design "monolithic" - quite a compliment indeed.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Picture, February 2, 2010

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Daniel W. Clark "Timberline Photography" (Camp Arifjan, Kuwait) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 42SL90 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV, Glossy Black (Electronics)

I did a lot of research before buying this TV and for this size LED there was nothing better...and the price was great. It's a little heavier than I was expecting, but the glass front makes the whole thing look incredible. The image is sharp and vibrant. I'm a professional photographer so I'm very aware of things like color profiles. LED is the best I've seen to date, and LG takes this new technology to its extremes. I would definitely recommend this TV to anyone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent TV except for the glare, July 2, 2010

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Aloysius - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LG 42SL90 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV, Glossy Black (Electronics)

I love the TV and everything about it except for two things:

The glass surface creates a lot of glare. If there is any light in the room, I can see my reflection almost as if I were looking into a tinted mirror.

Secondly, captions will not work if HDMI cables are used. That makes no sense.