LG 55LH90I bought this TV after doing a bit of research and spending (too much) time checking out the different models in stores. It is my understanding that this model & the 47″ version are discontinued, so if you are interested buy now before you have trouble finding one. I paid $2K at BB on clearance last weekend (and had to check 4+ stores to find a new one instock).
A few comments that may help other uses make a decision about this TV:
Other customer reviews on this TV have mentioned a problem with the sound sync’ing. I have not seen that at all (using a Comcast hd box). I understand there is the ability to get a USB drive from the manufacturer to fix this problem should you encounter it.
I liked this TV better than Samsung because it does NOT have a glossy screen. That must be a preference thing…. some people think there’s more depth of color with a high gloss screen. I know I would HATE it because i would hate seeing lights, windows, movement in my living room, etc reflected back at me as if the TV is part mirror. If you don’t already know what I am talking about you should go to a store & look at various TVs in person and decide whether you want a glossy screen. Only LG, Sony and Toshiba have no-gloss screens. All Samsungs I saw have them.
The LED-LCD technology adds a definite depth of color to this TV beyond what any other LCD has (based on my research & comparable viewing against other TVs). I really love the picture quality of this set, and I have not even explored customizing the picture settings yet. The default setting bring in a picture so clear and deep I feel like I could reach into the screen.
Sound quality is reasonable. Remote & controls are also fine. The stand swivels (somewhat). Viewing the TV from an angle is just fine imo. The TV setup was extremely easy, the screen is already connected to the stand, you just have to lift the box off & get rid of styrafoam and put it in place.
The negatives imo…. I’m not crazy about the size of the frame and the stand on this model. The TV is 38 inches tall in total, but the bottom 9 inches of that are the stand plus the bottom frame of the TV….leaving the actual screen size to be 27 inches tall (2 inches top frame). It bothers me b/c this TV is so tall it eliminates my ability to use the bridge on my entertainment center to display objects and also causes the TV to sit higher then i would want.
I would highly recommend this TV….Get one while you still can!!
Another note..Do NOT buy expensive HDMI cables or packages. BB tried to sell me a Monster cable + powerstrip + cleaner for $200 and I laughed at them. After doing research it is my understanding that there is no reason to pay to upgrade that cable; I used the free one Comcast gave me and it seems great
Reviewed by : R. Morris, Mar 9, 2010
