LG 26LC7D 26-inch 720p LCD HDTV Review

I went to a couple of our local big box stores and took a look at all the flat-panels of around this size as a second TV.

Pros:
This model (and several other LGs of various sizes that we saw) definately had the most pleasing 'out of the box' picture quality. Several others had less vibrant images or narrower viewing angles or both. The Sony screens had very vibrant images that were pleasing from a distance, but suffered from jagged edges due to poor anti-aliasing. The image on this screen has great color, great contrast, and excellent anti-aliasing. That means the picture is not only great in HD, but also very pleasing in standard TV resolution.

Other factors favoring this HDTV are a great build quality and a screen that does an excellent job of maintaining brightness and clarity when viewed off-angle - even off-angle high/low.

Cons:
If I have one minor issue, it's that there the aspect ratio control includes no 16:9, proportional (non-distorting) zoom. Programs are transmitted in dozens of different formats these days. It's not that unusual to find a program that matches the full screen aspect ratio, but has a significant border on all sides. We have another HD set that allows me to zoom the whole picture up without any change in aspect ratio (because changing the aspect ratio would distort the picture). This set does not offer that adjustment.

My only other minor nit-pick with this product is that we have, through our local cable company (Cablevision), a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4250 HD cable box. Although it's a breeze to hook up to the LG, using a single HDMI cable, the remote on the cable box does not have a code to program it to control the LG brand. Although I've found alternate codes that give most of the functionality, I cannot use the mute button on the cable box remote for this set. Although this is certainly not LG's fault, it is another minor inconvenience.

Conclusion:
All things considered, we're very happy with this HD screen. The small negatives are certainly outweighed by the excellent image and build quality - the most important measures of performance.

LG 26LC7D 26-inch 720p LCD HDTV Feature

• 26" LCD Integrated HDTV
• Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner to receive over-the-air digital broadcast signals and unscrambled digital cable
• LG Simplink allows for convient control of other LG Simplink products using the HDMI connection
• LG's Exclusive XD engine uses six distinct processes to improve brightness, contrast, detail, and enhances color
• 2 HDMI/HDCP inputs 2 HD Component Video inputs Digital Optical Audio Output RGB input and Side mount AV Inputs with S-Video

LG 26LC7D 26-inch 720p LCD HDTV Overview

LG Simplink allows for convenient control of other LG SimpLink products using the existing HDMI connection. Six distinct processes contribute to picture improvement. LG's XD Engine takes the lowresolution of analog signals to near HD levels by improving brightness, contrast, detail and enhancing color as well as reducing signal noise. This total solution results in cinema-like high resolution images. Built-in ATSC tuner allows this TV to receive over-the-air digital broadcast signals and unscrambled digital cable. Includes inputs for the most advanced components which allows simultaneous PC interactivity while watching your favorite TV programming.

LG 26LC7D 26-inch 720p LCD HDTV Specifications

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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Nov 15, 2009 22:54:06

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