Smart TVs are here to stay, even though
they do seem a bit strange in the South African market, where very few homes
have the level of internet connectivity and networking to take full advantage
of the idea. And the technology is moving very quickly, zooming through
generations faster than a greased pig.
LG’s
LM9600 47” Smart TV
And with the new technology comes a number
of new ideas in terms of functionality and design. LG’s LM9600 47” Smart TV,
which also features their excellent Cinema 3D technology, is a good example of
this. When you look at the unit, with its unusual stand and seriously skinny
bezel, you can almost picture where the future of TV is going. The big, clear
screen is surrounded by a bezel that is less than 10mm thick-which looks great.
It would have looked better, though, if LG had stuck with their traditional
matt black plastic look, rather than opting for a slightly anachronistic chrome
finish. Additionally, the manufacturer - for some strange reason - decided to
move away from the matt screen finish, and made this one shiny. I have always
been a fan of those matt screens, found in LG TVs and monitors. I hope this is
not a new direction...
Armed with Nano LED technology, the image
is clear and bright, with good colour reproduction. There was a little ghosting
happening from time to time, from different input sources, which is a little
concerning. Then again, it might be the unit we reviewed - it would be
something you should check for on a demo model.
The LM9600 features a host of inputs,
including direct USB input and external HDD compatibility. These are great
features, making viewing media from external sources a breeze. And with LG’s 2D
to 3D technology, viewing family photos on this TV can be fun. Don’t expect
miracles, but it does work.
It’s
not a bad TV, and when compared to similar units from other manufacturers, it
stands up well.
The TV, aside from its host of Smart TV
applications and other bells and whistles, ships with passive 3D glasses and
two remotes.
The first remote is a standard one, while
the other is an improved, motion sensitive unit that is quite cool to use, when
you get used to it.
On the whole, this is not a bad TV, but it
certainly is not the best one we have seen from LG. With the exceptional
quality that LG generally delivers, the LM9600’s few shortcomings become a bit
more disappointing than they should be. And thanks to the Smart TV component’s
higher price point, this is exacerbated even more.
It’s not a bad TV, and when compared to
similar units from other manufacturers, it stands up well. But when compared to
LG TVs available at a better price point, the extra expense seems unnecessary.
Summary
While it performs well enough, this isn't
the best TV we have seen from LG
Tech Specs:
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47 inch screen
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Cinema 3D
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Smart TV
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Nano LED technology
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2 remotes included
Pros
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Excellent 3D
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Good colour
Cons
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Retro?
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Not the finest LG TV
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Details
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Manufacturer:
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LG
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Distributer:
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LG
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Online:
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www.lge.com
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Price
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$415
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