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The LG70 series is the premium line of LCD televisions introduced by LG in 2008 and have a 1080p native resolution and a 120Hz mode. For more information refer to the full LG70 series report.

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LG 42LG70
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Release date May, 2008
Brand LG
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Pros & Cons

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Pros:
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1080p, 120Hz
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attractive design and stand (although the bezel is a little too thick)
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Cons:
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Not reliable - See Comments
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Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 120Hz mode
  • 20,000:1 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 4, Component x 2, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

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This report was started April 9, 2008 at 3:00 pm by Omar
with the last edit occurring April 23, 2009 at 10:50 am by MimosaDrive
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Buy It

LG 42LG70

• LG 42LG70 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

• 42LG70 42" LCD TV

UPC: 719192172975

EAN: 719192172975

MPN: 42LG70

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Comments

1.  avatar MimosaDrive said:

Bought TV new in Feb 09. Picture was great but started getting a flashing "This Function Is Not Available Now" message. Every time that appears the only way to recover is to unplug the TV for a couple minutes. Happens 8 to 10 times per day. TV also turns on by itself 4 - 5 times per day.

Called LG for service in early Mar 09. They had to order 2 new main boards, which took 3 weeks. After they installed new boards the flashing message still occurred even more frequently. LG picked up the TV at the end of Mar 09 and has had it at their facility since. Supposedly they are still waiting for parts - not sure what is left to replace. From the # of similar complaints with this TV I find on Google, it appears that this is a common problem with LG TVs.  I still don't have the TV back.

Apr 23, 2009 10:49am
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Pros

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Cons

  • Not reliable - See Comments

Comments

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Bought TV new in Feb 09. Picture was great but started getting a flashing "This Function Is Not Available Now" message. Every time that appears the only way to recover is to unplug the TV for a couple minutes. Happens 8 to 10 times per day. TV also turns on by itself 4 - 5 times per day.

Called LG for service in early Mar 09. They had to order 2 new main boards, which took 3 weeks. After they installed new boards the flashing message still occurred even more frequently. LG picked up the TV at the end of Mar 09 and has had it at their facility since. Supposedly they are still waiting for parts - not sure what is left to replace. From the # of similar complaints with this TV I find on Google, it appears that this is a common problem with LG TVs.  I still don't have the TV back.

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Pros

  • 1080p, 120Hz
  • attractive design and stand (although the bezel is a little too thick)

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