LG 37LH40 37-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black

LG 37LH40 37-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black Review

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I basically bought this TV to use as a PC monitor. Between games and movies I wanted that "cinema" experience in my office, not just on the couch in the living room.

I chose the LG based on the stats and reviews. Overall it is a great TV, with easy to use menus and just about all the picture control a person could ever want. The picture control goes beyond most TV's options with LG's "expert" picture mode that lets you adjust much more than just contrast and color.

This TV is hooked up to the PC via HDMI and the PC recognized it immediately. It also gives the option of 24hz refresh rate (the pc recognizes it is a 120hz model that will run 24hz without pulldown), so there were two native resolutions available, 1080p/60hz and 1080p/24hz. It really isn't needed on a PC, but nice to know if you are running a blu-ray player it will accept the 24hz signal without issue (a PC will normally change to 24hz when fullscreen movies are played even if you have it set to 60hz).

The one issue I found with this TV is that there is no PiP. My 2-year old Vizio first generation LCD has PiP, why wouldn't a brand new 120hz model have the same? No PiP falls just short of a deal breaker, but I can live without it. The idea was to be able to watch TV in the PiP while browsing the net or working, but that is out the window.

I would like to say that most people are not going to like the "TruMotion" option that 120hz TV's offer. The LG TruMotion does work, but I have found that the picture is so surreal that it is uncomfortable to watch. This has been the case on every 120hz TV I have seen EXCEPT the Sony Bravia XBR series. The Sony engine just seems to retain the cinema feel while adding the additional smoothness to the picture. If you are on the fence between the two then definitely consider the Bravia, the price difference is worth it, expecially considering you will be keeping a TV like this for years. The TruMotion is great for sports though, it almost feels more like looking through a window than watching a screen.

The performance of this TV has been outstanding so far (excluding TruMotion). Just comparing it to my Vizio 47" 1080p 60hz there is a big difference. Tearing that was present in some movies and all games on the Vizio is completely gone with the LG. Scrolling and fast movement are very smooth and clear, and the color depth is outstanding. Movies really stand out in 720p or less and much of the graininess is gone vs my older Vizio. In 1080p the clarity of the screen stands out and even sitting only about 3-4 feet away it looks great.

The sound is good, but nothing great. There are options like voice clarity that I really like, it helps keep the volume reasonable and you can still hear voices from shows/movies very well.

The design is nice, there is a LED on the bottom that moves when you power it on, just a gimmick item that makes it look nice. The bezel is rather large, about twice the size of my Vizio 47", but in all honesty you don't notice it. The only drawback is the bezel is a highly reflective black and any light behind me reflects. Consider that when buying. The screen is not a glossy screen, but it does have a tiny bit of reflection to it... my guess is that the enhanced contrast ratio this TV has requires the screen to be darker making it reflect a little more than an older LCD might.


Overall a great purchase. There certainly is a difference in picture quality between this and older 60hz LCD's. Personally I rate the XBR Bravia LCDs a little higher, but you also pay for that difference. I know there are a lot of people like me looking to get an HDTV for use as a monitor, if you are then you will enjoy this TV. Just remember that you need to take at least a few hours and really set the picture how you like it because right out of the box it looks good but with some tweaking you can get this screen to do some amazing things.

I also want to add that Amazon shipped this TV out very fast and the Pilot carriers who delivered the TV were great (I also got free shipping). They actually called and delivered it on Saturday since they had so many Christmas orders from Amazon. I declined, but the Pilot driver offered to bring it into my house and unbox/power it up to make sure everything was working. If you are worried about having a TV like this delivered (like I was), you don't need to be.

LG 37LH40 37-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black Feature

• LCD HDTV features an elegant & distinctive design with swivel stand
• 1080p Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080p Trumotion 120Hz panel for clear smooth images even for fast action scenes with 4x HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs
• Intelligent Sensor Mode LG's Smart Energy Saving Technology, Energy Star 3.0 compliant
• Invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital 5.1 & Clear voice for richer more balanced sound & a polished look
• 70,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio

LG 37LH40 37-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black Overview

The LH40 series is a Full 1080p LCD HDTV series featuring a TruMotion 120Hz panel and Intelligent Sensor Technology along with LG's Core Technologies. The LH40 series also features LG's Smart Energy Saving technology for higher energy conservation. Full HD performance, a robust feature set and energy savings make this series a standout.

LG 37LH40 37-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black Specifications

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We love our new toy - Kim D. Marble -
Love the idea of having products shipped right to my door, no fighting the crowds.

Great Picture Quality for HD Sources - Jimmy 5k - Oaktown, CA
Bought this TV after Black Friday and with free shipping (and installation which I didnt need) and no tax to a CA resident (usually another 10%) I figured it was a steal. I have not been disappointed with the picture quality. My PS3 for gaming has been great. And Bluray movies look great. The audio seems to be OK. A small bedroom so its hard to really get a good feeling for the power of the TV audio. The 120hz is good for video games but in movies it just makes everything look like fast motion and un natural. I have tried to find the Movie 24 fps mode but cant for some reason. Havent really looked at the manual though. Works well for PC gaming but text can be a pain on such a large screen at 1920x1080. Overall great picture quality for HD sources and 120 HZ helps in some cases. For 1 delivered and 1080p for 37" from a reputable company its a deal.

LG wonderful HDTV - Art Siegel - LITCHFIELD, SC
AFTER A YEAR OF RESEARCH INTO THE BEST HDTV AT A REASONABLE COST, I DECIDED TO PURCHASE AN LG 37 INCH, 1080P, 120HZ SET WITH A MATCHING LG DVD PLAYER, AND I AM THRILLED WITH THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF BOTH. THE SOUND IS ALSO WONDERFUL, YOU WOULD THINK THAT YOU WERE LISTENING TO SURROUND SOUND WITH SEVEN SPEAKERS. THE PICTURE IS VERY SHARP WITH GREAT CONTRAST AND I AM NOT USING A HD CABLE BOX. THE BUILT IN TUNER SEEMS TO CAPTURE EVERY PIXEL. I WOULD RECOMMEND LG TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A GREAT TV AND LET ME ADD THAT I PURCHASED IT ONLINE FROM AMAZON AND IT WAS SHIPPED TO ME AND DELIVERED WITHIN FIVE DAYS WITH FREE SHIPPING. I AM SO PLEASED, I PLAN TO PURCHASE ANOTHER LARGER LG SET WITH A MATCHING BLUE RAY PLAYER FOR MY LIVING ROOM IN THE NEAR FUTURE FROM AMAZON AS WELL.