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LG 52LG60 Review: 52” 1080p LCD TV

“Life‘s Good“…when a TV can automatically adjust to its surroundings like the all new LG 52LG60.  This HDTV can justify the famous LG punch-line completely with some impressive new features. The elegance and beauty of this HDTV is based on the Scarlet series from LG group.

The slim silhouette of the LG 52LG60 complements any home with style. Packed with some cutting edge features, the price tag of around $2,599.00 MSRP, is not surprising.

With full 1920 x 1080p resolution and an advance TruMotion 120Hz panel, LG 52LG60provides clearer, crisper and smoother images, even during fast action scenes. In addition, its high definition 24p real cinema ensures you get true home-theater thrilling experience.

The clear voice technology and 2 Way 4 Invisible Speaker of the LG 52LG60 ensures you enjoy the crisper and clearer audio. In addition to this, the SRS TruSurroundXT and Dolby Digital Decoder technology takes the audio quality to the higher level. Some key specification details of this HDTV are discussed below.

LG 52LG60 Features and Specifications Review:

General Specs
Screen Size Class 47-Inch, 16:9 Widescreen LCD HDTV
Native Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 50,000:1
Response Time (G to G) 5ms
Brightness 500 cd/m2
Viewing Angle 178 degrees / 178 degrees
Life Span (Typical) 60,000 hr
Built-in Tuner (ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM)
HDMI(TM)/HDCP Input (4 v1.3, Deep Color)
Limited Warranty 1 Year Parts/Labor

Extra Features
TruMotion Drive (120Hz Panel) (120Hz)
Intelligent Sensor (Room Light Adjustment)
Wide Color Control
USB Media Host (1 JPEG, mp3, S/W Upgrade)
SimpLink(TM)
A/V Input Navigation
Quick View (Previous Channel) (VCR, DVD, Blu ray, HD DVD, Set Top Box, Satellite, Cable Box, Game, PC)
Parental Control w/V-Chip, Key Lock, Auto Clock, On/Off Timer, Sleep Timer

Audio Features
Audio Output Power (Watts – THD 10%) 10W + 10W
Speaker System Details Invisible Speaker 2 Way 4 Speaker
SRS TruSurround XT(TM)
Dolby(R) Digital Decoder
Clear Voice
Sound Mode 4 Modes (Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport)

Video Features
XD Engine(TM)
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1080P Source Input HDMI 60p/30p/24p; Component 60p/30p/24p; RGB 60p
AV Mode (Picture & Sound) (Cinema / Sports / Game)
Digital Comb Filter (3D)
Aspect Ratio Adjustment (# of Modes) 6 Modes
Enhanced Noise Reduction (Video Noise Filter) (3D & MPEG)
3:2 Pull-down Correction
Picture Selection Mode 8 Modes
DTV Signal Strength Indicator

Rear Inputs and Outputs
HD Component Video In (Y,Pb,Pr) + L/R Audio (2)
HDMI(TM)/HDCP Input (3 v1.3, Deep Color)

Side Inputs and Outputs
HDMI(TM)/HDCP Input (1 v1.3, Deep Color)
HD Component Video In (Y,Pb,Pr) + L/R Audio (2)
USB 2.0 (1 JPEG, mp3, S/W Upgrade)

Weight and Dimensions
Dimensions w/out Stand (W x H x D) 45.4 x 32.3 x 2.7
Weight w/ out Stand 60
Dimensions w/ Stand (W x H x D) 45.4 x 24.3 x 17.1
Weight w/ Stand 72.3


This super slim and stunningly thin LG LCD HDTV is ideal for the modern living environment and fits any type of décor in your living room. TV’s have typically been an eyesore but are now becoming the centerpiece of the room.

With the HDMI inputs support DeepColor™ technique, Blu-ray™ and HD DVD™ movies can be displayed in 1080P at real cinema-like 24frames per sec. Thanks to the 120 Hertz technology, now you can enjoy superior video quality without motion blurs and artifacts. The day-night viewing is automatically adjusted with the embedded ISF® calibrations method. You can play both JPEG™ and MP3™ files with its USB 2.0 port.

Embellished with an ultra swivel stand and optional wall mount, the LG 52LG60 is a strong competitor in the 52” LCD space.

HDTVUniverse.com gives LG 52LG60 9/10 stars!