Lg Le5500 Led Lcd Tv Review
The LG LE5500 is the most recent television available on the consumer electronics market and offers a wide range of features including full high definition 1080p viewing and a huge 5
,000,000:1 contrast ratio - but how will does it perform against its competitors?
With any LED LCD television it's important to remember that the units are using LED backlights instead of the traditional fluorescent tube lighting. The panels remain the same and still employ the liquid crystal diode technology where the crystals are 'twisted' to regulate the amount of light through the screen.
The LE5500 is coloured with a rose wood finish, which may not be cutting edge for modern living rooms, but will suit traditional rooms well. The unit is very thin at only 1.2 inches deep and weighs a hefty 30 kilogram's (around 63 pounds) without the stand. When mounted on the stand, the screen rotates around 20 degrees from the centre, sitting securely throughout the range of motion.
The display features a local dimming option, where the bulbs around the edge of the screen are dimmed or brightened to improve black level performance. It's not surprising then that the black levels on this model are very good and compete well against others in its class.
The bulbs also use less power than fluorescent tubes which will be well received for the green consumer and great news for their wallets. The model also features some additional power saving options which include the ability to turn off the screen when listening to music and an intelligent sensor that adjusts the screens brightness and colour according to ambient light levels.
When it comes to connectivity, the tv has a moderate range of inputs, with four HDMI ports, two component ports, USB 2.0 access and a 15-pin computer input. For sound, the unit comes with two 15 watt speakers which do sound a little tinny, but no more than those provided on its competitors.
The panel features TruMotion 240Hz - a super fast refresh rate that works great for sports viewing. However, this will did require some judder reduction and motion blur adjustment to work well. While this isn't too hard a task, this could be a major drawback for the less A/V literature consumer.
Also there's no direct control button on the remote control for the TruMotion setting, which can mean going through a long set of menus each time you switch between normal and sports viewing.
The colour rendition was very impressive and images are realistic with deep colours from a wide colour gamut. The viewing angle was also impressive with contrast degradation appearing around 45 degrees of centre, which was a good result.
The tv also features wireless connectivity with a range of video sites, including Netflix, and Youtube, and is Skype integrated, allowing you to make free internet calls without the use of a PC.
The LE5500 costs around $1500 for the 42 inch display, which is mid-range against its competitors. It's a very pretty unit with features that basic and advanced A/V consumers will appreciate; local dimming for great black levels and internet connectivity to bring the online world right into your living room. While the colour levels aren't cutting edge, they certainly cope well against its closest competitors, the Sharp LC-52LE820U and the Samsung UN55C6500 LED TV.
by: Dennis Howell
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