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WeReWoLf
08-03-08, 08:32 PM
LG Electronics 42"
Model: 42LG50FD

http://au.lge.com/products/model/detail/tv_lcdtv_fullhdtv_47lg50fd.jhtml

http://au.lge.com/download/product/addon/LG50_featuresunits.jpg

$1799 with $300 entertainment package that i can sell off for money in the pocket. Store has 36 months interest Free, no deposit.

What do you guys think?
Revs
08-03-08, 08:41 PM
Not bad, but for that price I would expect 100hz refresh rate. Gets 8/10 in most reviews.
WeReWoLf
08-03-08, 08:53 PM
"SHE'S EXCITING
Unrivalled LCD picture quality with Full HD 1080p resolution and 100Hz TruMotion technology. State-of-the-art sound, personally tuned by Mr Mark Levinson"

From the Interactive Scarlet website.
crainger
08-03-08, 08:56 PM
As I've said before. That 100Hz Truemotion stuff is a rip off. It sounds good, but once you see it in action... You'll never use it again. It basically degrades the imagine and makes it look like a 'behind the scenes featurette'. It's hard to explain, but once you see it you'll know what I mean.

As for the set itself, it's a great price, but LG just isn't upto the level of Sony, Sammy Sung and Philips
WeReWoLf
08-03-08, 09:14 PM
I know, but you do get that for the price you pay. I mean, it's $2799 for the equal Bravia, Panasonic $2399, Sharp $2699, etc.
crainger
08-03-08, 10:10 PM
Ture, for the price you can't complain, and with your eye sight, you'd probably never notice the difference. ::D:
WeReWoLf
08-03-08, 11:22 PM
Hahaha, too true
WeReWoLf
08-04-08, 01:56 PM
Well, i bought it... The really odd thing is, It tends to think that it can't go any higher than 30Hz @ 1920x1080 while hooked up to the PC.
Revs
08-04-08, 02:01 PM
Well, i bought it... The really odd thing is, It tends to think that it can't go any higher than 30Hz @ 1920x1080 while hooked up to the PC.

Make sure you set the refresh rate and res. in the CP, not windows. I had problems with that.
WeReWoLf
08-04-08, 03:19 PM
Heh, that was through CP. I found the problem though. 175.19 couldn't do it. 177.79 can though.
Revs
08-04-08, 03:41 PM
Heh, that was through CP. I found the problem though. 175.19 couldn't do it. 177.79 can though.

:thumbsup:

Grats on the purchase, BTW! :D
WeReWoLf
08-05-08, 01:51 AM
Thanks... this thing is freakin HUGE compared to my old 22"
crainger
08-05-08, 04:33 AM
Pics plz.
WeReWoLf
08-05-08, 04:48 AM
Here you go. Had to use my phone, coz the missus has run off with the camera again.
Revs
08-05-08, 05:13 AM
Holy crap! You're using it on your desk?!? :lol: That's awesome!

Don't sit too close or your head will :headexplode:

Believe me, I know :D It's not pretty.

I know, but you do get that for the price you pay. I mean, it's $2799 for the equal Bravia, Panasonic $2399, Sharp $2699, etc.

I assumed these screens would be cheaper in Aus. than here. It that case it's not a bad price at all.
WeReWoLf
08-05-08, 05:23 AM
Everything costs more over here. In some cases, twice as much as the US.
Revs
08-05-08, 05:34 AM
Everything costs more over here. In some cases, twice as much as the US.

Same here :(
GeeTeeEx
08-05-08, 08:45 AM
LG Electronics 42" 'Scarlet'
Model: 42LG60FD

http://au.lge.com/products/model/detail/tv_lcdtv_fullhdtv_47lg60fd.jhtml

http://clivepeeters.com.au/files/images/42lg60fd.jpg

$1799 with $300 entertainment package that i can sell off for money in the pocket. Store has 36 months interest Free, no deposit.

What do you guys think?

Congrats on your purchase! The TV set there will serve you well. I had one before I inevitably switched to the MUCH more expensive samsung 750 series, but I much say the LG scarlet's are definitely a looker.
WeReWoLf
08-05-08, 06:33 PM
Thanks, very happy with it so far :D