The LG50 series is the least expensive line of LG LCD televisions introduced in 2008 that offer a native 1080p resolution. For more information refer to the full LG50 Series report.

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LG 42LG50
MSRP $1,799.95
Release date March, 2008
Brand LG
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
4 reviews
95
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mixed
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4 positive
0 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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1080p, fast 5ms response time
+4agreedisagree

includes a good variety of inputs
+4agreedisagree

attractive bezel
+4agreedisagree

Good price for performance
+3agreedisagree

USB port for images and music
+3agreedisagree

Auto Volume Leveler
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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poor contrast ratio
0agreedisagree

No PIP
0agreedisagree


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Details

Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • 5 ms response time
  • 500 cd/m2 brightness
  • Intelligent Sensor 
  • Clear Voice
  • Invisible speaker system
  • Clear Voice Technology
  • SimpleLink Connectivity
  • USB 2.0 (JPEG, MP3)
  • Inputs: HDMI1.3 x 3, Component x 2, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

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This report was started April 8, 2008 at 5:39 pm by Omar
with the last edit occurring June 2, 2009 at 11:53 pm by zqbogus
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daveofferson

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January 9, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
0 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 1080p, fast 5ms response time
  • includes a good variety of inputs
  • attractive bezel
  • Good price for performance
  • USB port for images and music

Cons

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Yale

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October 23, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
1 con
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 1080p, fast 5ms response time
  • includes a good variety of inputs
  • attractive bezel

Cons

  • poor contrast ratio

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zqbogus

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June 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • 1080p, fast 5ms response time
  • includes a good variety of inputs
  • attractive bezel
  • Good price for performance
  • USB port for images and music
  • Auto Volume Leveler

Cons

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itoddshuffle

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May 1, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
0 cons
love itlove it

Pros

  • 1080p, fast 5ms response time
  • includes a good variety of inputs
  • attractive bezel
  • Good price for performance
  • USB port for images and music

Cons

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