subject: Reviewing the 2011 LG 55LD650 LCD Flat Screen TV [print this page] Reviewing the 2011 LG 55LD650 LCD Flat Screen TV
This TV is rated by several reviews as the best LCD on the market for 2011. This conclusion was reached, based on the LG 55LD650's unique design and performance.
When deciding on the type of flat panel TV to purchase, there are several important things that should be taken into consideration. Not least of which has to do with getting the right brand that fits your budget. The brand name LG is nothing short of a fantastic manufacturer. The company's flat panels have been at the cutting edge of technological advancements for a very long time, and the LD650 is no exception. LG has earned the lowest return rate in HSN's history with any flat panel HD LCD TV, along with the highest customer satisfaction ratio.
Features
The LG 55LD650 boasts several new core features, this model is said to provide one of the best viewing experience for its audience. This is due to its high contrast picture quality. The LG 55LD650 is available in two standard sizes, the 55 inch and the 47 inch models.
The LG 55LD650 has a panel thickness of 3.8 inches, not by any means the thinnest of LCD s but is a lot thinner that the CRTs we are used to. This model comes with a thick black border that beautifully surrounds its 55 inch screen, with two 10 Watt speakers hidden at both sides. The LD650 has a swivel base with thickness of 13 inches. The unit is said to be most energy efficient.
Display
The LG 55Ld650 comes with an aspect ratio of 16:9, and a response time of 2ms. This model comes with full 1080P (1920x1080) Resolution. It has an amazing contrast ratio of 200000:1 and a Refresh Rate of 240Hz. The contrast ratio is the difference between measurement of the darkest shades of black and the whitest whites, the bigger the difference between the two, the more of a 3D look the image will have.
The LG 55LD650 also has horizontal and vertical viewing angle of 178 degrees. The most note-worthy feature that sets the LG 55LD650 apart from its competitors is called an XD Engine. This XD Engine is a processing system for HDTVs, it consists of 6 different processors and filters that are all working together to dynamically alter the picture signal as it hits the screen. This technology is totally hands free. The XD Engine Examines the incoming signal and adjusts it accordingly to deliver that razor sharp picture.
Connectivity
The LG 55LD650 comes with 4 HDMI , 2 Composite, 2 Component and 2 USB Inputs. This model also comes with an Ethernet connector, to facilitate video streaming and is WIFI ready.
Help and Support
As i earlier stated, LG is a company that is well known for its high customer satisfaction, resulting from their excellent service. LG offers live chat sessions, online manuals, email support, FAQ and telephone consultations. Their products are backed by a full 1 Year Warranty.
