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This is the write up from a well known consumer mag/internet site (not sure if I'm breaking copy here) but it's not the most praiseworthy set of comments - gets 40% score which sounds low, but they're not one for giving top scores anyway....still sounds like a reasonable deal, but I got the 37LG3000 for RS last week for the same price ( 720p) and I'm well happy with the tv ( the 3000 scored 58% incidentally)
"This 37-inch HD ready LCD from LG is another addition to their canon of functional but mediocre IDTVs. It's actually fairly straightforward to use but the picture is disappointing.
Standard definition pictures are grainy and suffer from digital banding effects. It's especially bad when tuning into Freeview, over emphasising detail and broadcast graininess. High definition pictures not only lack any real punch but suffer from similar digital picture processing side-effects.
It also supports 1080p output but despite 'fullHD' 1920x1080 screen resolution it crucially does not refresh at 24 frames per second (so it isn't fully compatible with high definition DVD players).
Soundwise, the bass is uneven and a bit distorted but there is plenty of detail (maybe too much according to some panel members) and good spatial feel. It's actually a relatively intuitive model but let down by the remote which is fairly daunting with some closely spaced buttons.
The LG has 2 Scart sockets located at the rear, one with RGB, but neither are SCART link enabled (which can trigger a suitable VCR to record). There are 2 HDMI sockets for connecting to high definition equipment, sockets for connecting a camcorder and surround sound system. However, it's lacking a headphone plug or outputs for connection to a stereo hi-fi system.
It features a light sensor (which adjusts the picture brightness according to the ambient light in the room) but unusually it doesn't actually save any power.
Pros: Fairly intuitive to use, sound generally good
Cons: Grainy pictures, a light sensor that saves no power"
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