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LG SL8000 Series LCD TV (32", 37", 42", 47", 55")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 163 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the sound and image quality. The color and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the tuner. Some have doubts about the black level.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the LG SL8000 Series LCD TV (32", 37", 42", 47", 55") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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LG 32SL8000 television

 

Video files for videophiles

USB plays DivX and DivX HD, cinematic Blu-ray pics, clean Freeview pics, Bluetooth

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LG SL8000 (42SL8000) review

 

LG has long been doing very well indeed in the UK TV market, thanks to some ultra-aggressive pricing. With the 42SL8000, the company has finally proven definitively that it's not only a budget brand, but one that's capable of producing LCD pictures to...

Sumptuous design ; Excellent pictures ; Features and connections galore ; Great value for money

Limited viewing angle ; Getting the best picture can be a rather labour-intensive process

Even the 42SL8000's audio is surprisingly decent for such a slender TV, with an open, engaging, clear and detailed sound stage that even manages to offer a modicum of bass. Only a tendency to sound slightly harsh with extremely high-pitched sounds...

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LG 42SL8000 42in LCD TV

 

Find out why we think the LG 42SL8000 is a truly outstanding 42in LCD TV.

A round-up of all the breaking news and hands-on previews of the latest tech from IFA 2011 in Berlin.

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LG 42SL8000

 

The unpredictability of past LG TV ranges has been replaced by products either 'very good' or 'extremely good' - this is one of the former

Colourful, high-contrast images; good spec for the money; good-looking and nicely finished; great menus

Never entirely comfortable with motion; images could conceivably be more detailed; thinks it's frameless

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LG SL8000 (SL80)

 

LG has launched a new line with the SL ranges. The SL8000 (SL80 in USA) is one the SL models and the smaller brother to SL9000 that we will review in a few days as well. SL8000 has a new Borderless design, a 200 Hz system and was awarded an EISA Award...

Picture quality; Very fast response time due to scanning backlights; Price; Refreshing design; Functionality and USB port

Requires some calibration; Black levels; No DLNA

LG SL8000 (SL80 in USA) is a beautiful TV and the new design direction that LG has taken with the Borderless design is interesting. I didn’t agree at all with the EISA committee when they awarded Philips 9704H the best LCD-TV out there but I must say...

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LG 42SL8000 1920x1080p LCD HDTV

 

Here comes LG with a slimmed down 42" LCD display: the LG 42SL8000. This is a Full HD 1920x1080p LCD display, the standout feature of which is arguably its thin, sleek design. This is one display I briefly glimpsed at the IFA Show earlier this month,...

Calibrated Greyscale is of Reference quality, with no unwanted colour impurities in the image, Calibrated Colour is absolutely excellent, SD video processing is great, Excellent design, Works brilliantly as a large computer monitor or for gaming,...

Black level is slightly lacking, leaving dark scenes looking grey in dark environments, Limited viewing angle causes picture to appear greyish from the sides, On-board Digital TV tuner video has slightly processed appearance

Above Average

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Amazon review summary for the LG SL8000 Series LCD TV (32", 37", 42", 47", 55")

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 7 user reviews of the LG SL8000 Series LCD TV (32", 37", 42", 47", 55") from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk.

image quality, usability, sound, design, tuner

86% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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LG 37SL8000

 

LG 37SL8000

I had only seen the video adverts for the product before buying and I am delighted with the product better picture quality than the Sony alternative which we had considered and easy to setup and start using! Also very pleased with the sound quality and...

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LG for me

 

LG for me

I have worked with video LCD monitors for over 15 years so have extensive experience but this was my first HD TV This is described as seamless - not quite the screen has a plastic cover which sits flush with the frame this causes the only negative for...

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LG 32SL8000

 

Image quality, menus

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Product Specifications

Configuration

2D to 3D Conversion: No
Application Store: No
Application Store (IPTV): No
DLNA certified: No
DVB-C:DVB-C (MPEG2) / DVB-C (MPEG4)
DVB-S: No
DVB-T:DVB-T (MPEG4)
DVB-T2: No
DVD Player / Recorder: No
Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Yes
HbbTV: No
HDTV: Yes
Loudspeakers: Yes
Media Player:Audio/Video
PC Streaming: No
USB Recording: No
Web Browser: No
Web Content Access: No

Connectivity

CI Plus: No
DLNA certified: No
DVI Interface: Yes
Ethernet: No
Front AV Interface: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Headphone Output: Yes
Memory Stick: No
PC Streaming: No
S-Video: No
Secure Digital Card: No
USB: Yes
VGA / D-Sub Interface: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No
YUV Interface: Yes

Dimensions / Weight

VESA Mount:VESA 200 x 100 / VESA 200 x 200

Display

Frame Refresh Rate in Hz:200
Frequency:200 Hertz
Full HD: Yes
HD ready: Yes
LED Backlight: No

Energy Information

Energy Saving Trust Feature: No

General Features

3D: No
3D Ready: No
3D Technology:Not Applicable
Product Type:LCD
Screen Format:16:9
Type:LCD
Type of Monitor:LCD
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