LG 50PG30 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV |  | Brand: LG
Category: CE
Buy New: $1,999.95
as of 9/8/2010 18:44 MDT details
New (2) from $1,999.95
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 87951
Color: Gloss Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 84.4
Dimensions (in): 3.3 x 48.5 x 31.2
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: 50PG30
Model: 50PG30
UPC: 719192173149
EAN: 0719192173149
ASIN: B0019FJJZ2
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Plasma HDTV features Clear Voice technology which enhances dialogue sound quality with swivel stand and energy Star rated | | • | 1080p Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080p with 3x HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs with swivel stand | | • | Dual XD engine processors maximizes picture quality & fluid motion for 180hz effect | | • | Invisible speaker system for richer more balanced sound & a polished look | | • | 1,000,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio (30,000:1 native) |
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Product Description
Main Features: Full HD 1080p Resolution Dual XD Engine 30,000:1 Contrast Ratio Fluid Motion (180Hz Effect) 3x HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game) Clear Voice LG SimpLink Connectivity Invisible Speakers ISFccc 100,000 Hours to Half Brightness (Typical) PC Input Full HD 1080p ResolutionDisplays HDTV programs in full 1920 x 1080p resolution for a more detailed picture.DUAL XD ENGINECombines two of LGs exclusive XD Engines to help maximize picture quality for any kind of video content. By combining XD Engine processors, panel performance is optimized ensuring higher-quality, more realistic images.Fluid Motion (180 Hz Effect)Enjoy smoother, clearer motion with all types of programming such as sports and action movies. The moving picture resolution give the impression of performance of up to 3x the panels actual refresh rate.AV MODEThe AV Mode optimizes the picture into Cinema, Sports, and game Mode according to the video and audio content. The viewer has the ability to quickly choose the correct mode for the picture they are viewing.Clear Voice TechnologyAutomatically enhances and amplifies the sound of human voice frequency range to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. Specifications: PLASMA DISPLAY PANELNative Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080pBrightness (cd/m2): 1,000Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 30,000:1ISM (Image Sticking Minimization): 3 ModesNon-Reflective Black Matrix Structure Fluid Motion 180Hz Effect Pure Black Level Altitude: 2,000 m / 6,561 ftLife Span (Typical): 100,000 hoursBROADCASTING SYSTEMAnalog ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM VIDEODual XD EngineAspect Ratio: 16:9Aspect Ratio Correction: 6 ModesJust Scan (1:1 Pixel Matching)- HDMI 1080p/1080i/720p- Component 1080p/1080i/720p- RF 1080i/720pEnhanced Line Doubler Enhanced Noise Reduction (Video Noise Filter) (3D & MPEG)Color Temperature Control: 4 ModesBlack Stretcher (Black Level Enhancer) 3:2 Pulldown Picture Reset AV Mode (Picture & Soun...
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| Customer Reviews:
This is a great value! March 8, 2009
Rose M. Welch (Lawton, OK)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I was really nervous about making such a large purchase so I did alot of research before I made my choice. I will go point by point here. :)
Resolution:
I chose the 1080p because it was clearer than the 760p. I've heard people say that you can tell unless you're using BluRay and I disagree. I could definitely tell the difference, especially on text, and I am glad that I chose the 1080p.
This television has a 30:1 contrast ratio and that makes HUGE difference in viewing text and the color black. Televisions with a lower contrast ratio (including the LG 50PG20) looked grey and the colors sometimes bled.
The Glare:
I upgraded from a CRT television to this. This television has alot less glare than my old TV, so I don't know what all of the fuss is about. When my four lamps are on and my huge picture window is uncurtained, there is STILL less glare than my old TV. If I have company over, I close the curtains and turn off the largest lamp and it looks great. No glare at all. I don't know what all of the glare fuss is about.
Sound Quality:
The sound quality is adequate. It's about the same as other televisions I've seen, even the more expensive ones. The general consensus is that people who buy flat-screens should also buy a home theater system, which I'm planning to do next year. When I have alot of background noise during the day (my kids playing, phones ringing, hubby on the computer, cars going by) I have to turn it to about 75. (Their volume scale is 1-100.) When the house is quieter, 25 suffices. It works well and is fine for now.
Size:
The size is awesome and terrific!!! The closest seats are about five feet away and the farthest seats are eleven feet away and it looks great from any of those distances, at whatever angles. I love, love, love the size. It's like being at a movie theater without any crying kids. (Except my own.) Let me say it again. THE SIZE IS AWESOME!
Picture Quality:
I have cable and it looks fine. The HD channels look awesome. In both cases, (HD and digital channel) you can practically see the pores on the actors' faces. I purchased an upconverting DVD players so almost all of my DVDs look awesome as well. I do have a few that don't look so hot. I picked up Ghostbusters I and II for cheap at Wal-Mart and they both look grainy. However, I'm chalking that up to both films being produced in the early eighties and never having been remastered.
A note on this: You cannot just plug this is and let it go. I had to purchase a good HDMI cable (cost me about 100 bucks) to get the picture quality that I expect from a plasma. I originally had it hooked up with my old RCA cables and it looked okay. Once we got the HDMI hooked up, I was blown away and ecstatic, even with the picture on standard settings. UPDATE: Apparently, HDMI cables are all the same. If you pay $100 bucks for one, you're a chump like me, lol. But 'em cheap here on Amazon. My first set died and I got my second set of cables for less than $10 bucks, including shipping.
Price:
This television has an average price on it. There are televisions that cost less and ones that cost more. I really found this television to be the best value for my money, because it LOOKED like the expensive televisions without the higher price tag. It is a bit more than some of the lower-end versions, but I really feel like you get what you pay for, and this is awesome and totally worth it. However, the Amazon price on it now is about four hundred dollars more than I paid, so I would really price shop before I purchased.
The Remote:
I saw some bad reviews for the remote and I decided I didn't care because I could always purchase a universal remote later. Some reviewers said it was confusing and so I expected it to be confusing, but it wasn't. UPDATE: My kids recently broke the remote casing open and the remote is sturdy enough that my husband put it back together, and it still works great. I am very pleased with this remote.
It is a very straightforward remote. On top you have your sound and picture controls, then your arrow keys followed by your volume and channel keys (your favorites and mute button is in between the two) followed by your numbers. The volume and channel buttons are curved so your fingers can feel the difference between up and down without looking.
The addition of the sound and picture controls make it a LONG remote and I couldn't reach all of the controls with my hand on the middle, My husband can but I can't. However, it is very light and slim so moving my hand to different sections was not a problem and doesn't even require looking at it.
Shipping:
This item was very well packed by LG and arrived without a scratch or a dead pixel. It was awesome. I had heard some horror stories so I was a bit worried. In the end, I was more than satisfied with the condition it arrived in.
The Verdict:
This television is the best value for the money and I am so glad that I purchased it. It impresses me every time I see it and I have had it for over a month. Yay!
UPDATE: I have now had it for more than four months and I am still ecstatic with it. The picture is still great and I am STILL impressed by it's size. :)
UPDATE: It's January so it's been almost a year and this TV is still impressive and awesome, although it's been discontinued. :P Still, my recommendation for the specs stands.
Perfect TV for me March 7, 2009
J. Burba (Vici, Oklahoma)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Prior to this tv I had a 50" LG 720P. The only reason I went 1080P was because my cost came down on it. I probably didn't need it, but I thought, what the heck. I've got a PS3, XBox 360 with HD-DVD add-on, Wii, DirecTV HD, and hook up HD Camcorders and my HDMI capable laptop as well. Expert mode for adjusting individual color / tint / brightness, and much more. Great blacks and plenty of HDMI inputs. LOVE it.....
Great Picture! January 13, 2009
Jason S. Schamberger (Washington DC)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a great product. The setup is easy and straight forward. The picture is unbelievable. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
 Wow August 16, 2009
R. Myers (Riverside, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First of all, the tv and picture is awesome. The only faults: the tv comes attached to the base, and the screws are not high quality and I almost stripped them getting them out to mount them on the wall. Other than that, great deal for a great tv. Also, it's REAL heavy too.
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