The LG 42LG50 is an affordable 42-inch LCD TV with features found in many larger, more expensive LCD TVs. With 1080p, full HD resolution, your picture quality is as close to that of high-end LCD and even plasma TVs as you'll get for the price.

The 50,000:1 contrast ratio ensures your black levels are never gray, and keeps your picture crisp and clean. There's no fuzziness with this 42-inch LG TV, and minimal ghosting thanks to its 5ms response time. Viewing angles are very good at 176 degrees on either side, so the 42LG50 works well even in small rooms.

Special viewing features found in this LG TV include special AV modes to maximize your experience regardless of the content, by automatically adjusting picture and sound settings with one click of the remote button. Cinema Mode makes your movie picture clear and the colors vivid, while adjusting for various sounds and action sequences. Sports Mode will keep the big game looking sharp, and Game Mode makes single player and online play bright and distinct, so you never mistake friendlies for the enemy.

The Intelligent Sensor system automatically calibrates the picture when lighting conditions change in a room, so you don't have to fiddle with it every time the sun comes up, goes down, or someone turns on the lights during your favorite movie.

For sound, the 42LG50 has what LG calls an "Invisible Speaker" system that pushes everything directly to you, instead of letting the sound drop directly to the floor. If you've ever watched a movie where dialogue is drowned out by background noise, you'll be thankful for LG's Clear Voice technology, which amplifies dialogue so you never miss a conversation or a critical line.

Ports and other specs on the 42LG50 include:

* 3 HDMI ports
* 1 USB port
* 1 Composite audio/video port
* 2 component video inputs
* 1 S-Video input
* 1 year limited warranty on parts and labor

LG doesn't disappoint with their TVs, and the 42LG50 is no exception. It's a great TV right out of the box, with enough customization options to keep home theater enthusiasts busy.