LG 32LB9D 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)I researched LCD TVs via Consumer Report, CNET, Amazon's customer reviews, and technology blogs for over a month before buying this TV (LG's 32" lineup is curiously absent from CNET and Consumer Report).In the end, it came down to two things: image quality and appearance of the panel; price was not a concern for this purchase. I went with 32" based on the size of my room (I live in a studio apartment).

Picture
The case was pretty much settled as soon as I saw the LG in the store. True, Sharp and Samsung had deeper blacks, but Sharp's became oversaturated and even their 1080p 32" set lacked detail under bright light (my living room is very bright).Samsung had strong detail, but the response time on most of their 32" models is 8ms and my eyes could see blurring.The LG had tight, crisp images with extremely accurate color and fairly dark blacks. There was no blurring or ghosting and dark scenes were rendered in excellent detail.

Design
Both Sony and Panasonic had comparable image quality to the LG and a few extra bells and whistles, but their casing had exposed logos, buttons, speakers, lights, etc.Furthermore, their panels were much thicker (the LG is only about 3" deep).Since I don't have a TV cabinet, an LCD has to be a piece of furniture in my living room and that tipped the scales in favor of the LG... thin, smooth, and shiny.It's almost discreet and will not dominate a room.

Experience
I almost fell over when I plugged in a set of cheap rabbit ears(!) and picked up the local broadcasts in HD. I could see the pinstripes in the weatherman's suit, the bag's around the newscaster's eyes, and Judge Judy's frown lines. But plugging in my AppleTV made me a believer... the quality is SHOCKING and my friends tend to crowd around the TV to inspect the detail.The menu system is very simple and I figured I would have to calibrate the picture settings, but LG has an "intelligent eye" mode where a light sensor built onto the front of the TV detects the conditions in the room and automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast on the screen.So far, I have had no complaints about the TV's judgement.

Value
The TV came with some welcome extras in the box.The remote is universal and works with almost any device (programming codes are in the manual).The base is detached by default for easy wall-mounting, the owner's manual is on a CD and is searchable (I hope other manufactuers follow suit), and LG even threw in a wiping cloth to keep the glossy black frame clean.There is also a cable restraint and an extra cable to attach to your antenna/cablebox.

By far and away, I feel I got an exceptional value for my money and would highly recommend this panel.

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Product Description:
High-definition Television (HDTV) makes any room in your home come alive. Enjoy the latest in DVDs, HD digital programming, and next generation gaming, all in vivid, jaw-dropping detail. LG HDTV makes ordinary television feel like a fuzzy, low contrast memory. With a fully digital picture and fully digital sound, your screen will produce pictures so crisp, so lifelike that you're no longer watching TV; you're truly experiencing it.

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