JVC LT-42SL89

3 reviews

Jan, 2025

Positive
connectivity (3)
image quality (1)
reliability (1)
sound (1)
usability (1)

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energy (1)
durability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 reviews of JVC LT-42SL89. The average rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the image quality and sound are on the whole positive. The usability and remote control also get good comments. Many are critical about the energy efficiency and durability, and there are some mixed comments about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the JVC LT-42SL89 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Bryan Gardiner (wired.com)

Review: JVC LT-42SL89

Prices aren't the only thing dropping in HDTV land these days. Due to some larger, backlight-banishing OLED sets on the horizon, it's ex-lax and Ephedrine...

Stronger and thinner than a pack of Trojans. Handles fast motion exceedingly well, with little to no blurring. Backlit remote with separate buttons for each video input. Comes with a fleet of connectivity, including (but not limited to) three HDMI...

Black levels led us to the gates of letdown-ville. Occasionally struggled with film-based HD video. 20W built-in speakers lack the necessary punch for a HDTV this size. Calibration options thinner than the set itself

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

JVC LT-42SL89 LCD Review

The JVC LT-42SL89 promises to be slim - in fact they promised to be the slimmest LCD display with internal tuners. On that they delivered. But being slim isn't enough (unless you live in LA), the

Respectable HQV performance ; Very useful aspect ratios ; Very slim display

HDMI Connectivity Issues ; No 1080p Support for Component Input ; Limited Calibration Options ; Settings Global for Each Input Type ; Some Settings Reset ; Non-removable Power Cord

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Audioholics.com (electronichouse.com)

Review: JVC LT-42SL89 LCD HDTV

A slim case, good picture and range of aspect ratios may not be enough to ignore the limited calibration and spotty connectivity on the LT-42SL89.

The unit itself felt very solid and well constructed. The bevel around the screen is nearly as small as some of the ones I’ve seen on rear projection displays at only an inch on the top and sides. It truly is amazing how small these displays have...

Sep, 2008

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