LG 55LH40We were looking to get a large LCD TV in the end of 2008, and therefore focusing on 52 inch TVs. The prices seemed to be unstable, and since we missed a really good deal, we kept waiting for it to happen again, especially after Christmas that year. The prices went up instead.
So around Christmas 2009, we started again, but this time 55 inch LCD TVs were the big thing, and after looking at several, this LG seemed to have the best combination of features at the price point we were evaluating. I was on the edge of getting it when it was at $1479 one morning, but didn’t. Later that afternoon it was $1399, less than the local price, and with no tax and free shipping with white glove delivery and setup, it was hard to beat, so I jumped on it. (As I write this review, it’s $1380!)
This TV has a beautiful picture, and the sound is fine (to me) without attaching a surround sound system. I think I’m going with LG products on TV’s and Blu-ray players for the foreseeable future, as the quality appears to excellent. Hopefully, they won’t become like Sony and after many years let everything go to pot. I can’t bring myself to buy anything Sony anymore, with all the products that I’ve had by them more recently that fell apart far too soon.
Just a word about the delivery if bought through Amazon — it was a wonderful experience. I was able to schedule a delivery time range, and when they brought it, they took everything out of the box, set it up, and took all the trash away, so no TV box out for trash pickup advertising to everyone what we got. I would buy a TV from Amazon again in a heartbeat, if I need one.
And after the experience with this LG TV, I think I’m going to need a smaller LG for my bedroom pretty soon.
I would also suggest the LG BD 370 Network Blu-ray Disc Player or LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player for those in the market for a Blu-ray player, especially with Netflix streaming.
Reviewed by : G. D. Grubbs, Jan 28, 2010
