Abstract: Even though its meagre £1,500 price tag (remarkably) doesn quite take the prize for being the cheapest TV in this group test, LGs plasma-based 42PC1D still seems fearsomely good value. Especially as, on the surface at least, it doesn appear at all comp...
Clear Filter reflection-reducing screen; two HDMI sockets
Image not quite as refined as the top plasma screens; no side S-Video socket for easy camcorder connection
If you shop around and find the 42PC1D at its lowest price point, it becomes a cast-iron bargain. The sound is middling, but the picture is excellent for such a low cost TV and the design and styling are definite strong points. The inclusion of two HD...
Abstract: With the fantastic looking 42PC1RR, LG Electronics has introduced a real highlight in the field of plasma TV. Thanks to its use of a thin filter-foil instead of a glass filter screen, the 42PC1RR reproduces astonishingly deep black levels, giving high...
A TV with a built-in DVR is a wonderful idea. The 50PC1DRA’s DVR works well for the most part, though there are a few things I would definitely change. The detail, black level, and color of this set are generally quite good, but the shadow detail isn’...
Abstract: The technology inside is impressive too: the 42PC1D uses a Clear Filter screen which replaces the ordinary thick glass filter found on other plasmas. Handily, this makes the screen much lighter so it is a lot easier to more around. More importantly, it...
Abstract: Even by LG's usually pretty affordable standards, the 42PC1D plasma TV looks like a heck of a bargain on paper. Coming in at around £812 including VAT and delivery, it's one of the cheapest 42in TVs on the market. Which is, of course, great so far as it g...
Integrated HD DVR. Good color accuracy and saturation.
Poor video processing. Unimpressive contrast ratio. HD recording restricted to cable and off-air sources.
The LG 50PC1DRA is a 50-inch HD plasma that offers the convenience of a built-in DVR, but it spoils the fun with generally unimpressive image quality....
