LG 50PC55

Technical Details: 50 inch screen, 1024x768 pixel res, 1500 cd/m2 brightness, XD Engine picture enhancement, 15000:1 contrast ratio, 20 watts audio output.

Features: XD Engine picture enhancement, Eight days electronic programme guide

Pros: The *Piano Black* casing surround is stylish, the same goes for the curved rear. The speakers are placed below the screen, instead of the side, this help cuts down the width dimensions of the set. It produces rich and deep blacks (considering the price), alongside a high contrast ratio, the colours produced feel realistic, and produce truthful facial features and skin tones. The XD engine handles fast moving scenes with aplomb, other challenging scenes like mist and fog are likewise halo free.

Cons: Like with a Toshiba rear projection TV I owned there is no On/Off switch. With that set it actually malfunctioned because of this simple omission. So you will either have to switch it off at the plug, or just leave the juice flowing on standby. I have read reports of image retention, which could indicate a long-term image burn issue. This could be the result of owners being unaware that you should use plasmas with a reduced contrast and brightness setting for the first 100-200 hours.

Verdict: The looks are glamorous, the price is tiny considering it's a 50 inch screen. It's features are good, by no means class leading. There are better options out there, but they will cost more.

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