LG 42LM660s

Update: with LG MAGIC Android App, you can control wireless your 2012 LG TV

REWARDS

techradar.com – April 2012

Truster reviews recommended – April 2012

CNET Editors Choice – April 20142

ITProPortal – May 2012

CINEMA 3D TV – SKY’S FIRST CHOICE FOR 3D TVs

When it comes to 3D TV, Sky – the UK’s foremost provider of 3D content – knows what its talking about. So it’s no surprise that Sky chooses LG 3D TVs to show off its cutting-edge 3D content.

COMFORTABLE 3D GLASSES

CINEMA 3D TV technology makes LG 3D glasses* the pick of the bunch in terms of comfort, light weight and affordability, bringing home movie viewing to a whole new level.

* (4 x 3D Glasses, 1 x Clip-on Glasses included)

CINEMA SCREEN DESIGN – MINIMISED FRAME, MAXIMISED PICTURE

CINEMA SCREEN design makes LG CINEMA 3D TVs the perfect compliment to any stylish home, and with corner-to-corner action from the first minute to the very last, it’s the ultimate immersive viewing experience.

FLICKER-FREE 3D TV

All LG CINEMA 3D TVs are certified flicker-free, meaning more comfortable viewing, less stress on your eyes and a sensational, blur-free 3D* experience.

*Using Passive 3D technology

3D TV DEPTH CONTROL

Customize the depth of your 3D TV to suit what your watching. Or even your mood. Watch in ultimate comfort, or dial up the 3D effect for maximum wow factor

3D SOUND ZOOMING

Great 3D TV needs great 3D sound and 3D Sound Zooming synchs with the 3D visuals onscreen to provide the last word in sonic excellence

2D TO 3D CONVERSION

LG’s next-generation 2D to 3D up-scaling technology turns standard 2D broadcasts into incredible 3D programming at the touch of a button. Now you’ve got no excuse to take off those glasses!

DUAL PLAY – FROM SPLIT-SCREEN TO FULL SCREEN GAMING

Split-screen gaming is great but imagine being able to play a two-player game in full screen all on the same TV. This LG CINEMA 3D TV, Dual Play lets each player see the game from their own perspective without halving the screen size.

*Dual Play glasses sold separately

SMART TV – Simple Control Over Your Entertainment

Get the best of the internet direct to your TV without a computer with LG Smart TV. Access the best TV from the past seven days using BBC iPlayer, chat to friends on Facebook and Twitter, watch YouTube videos, stream movies on demand and surf the web via the built-in browser.

You can even download apps from the LG App store, get your favorite music, videos and photos on the big screen with LG Smart Share, and even control the whole thing with a point and click from the LG Magic Remote.

* Magic Remote (AN-MR300) included

SMART SHARE

Share music, videos and photos stored on your desktop PC, laptop or smartphone with Smart Share. Either connect your device via USB or DLNA – a file compatibility standard designed to ease the frustration of incompatible media files.

SOCIAL CENTER

Take control of your Twitter and Facebook accounts without even firing up your laptop. LG’s Social Center app lets you chat with friends and followers direct from your LG SMART TV. No computer or smartphone required.

MAGIC REMOTE WHEEL

Scrolling up and down a screen is second nature to PC users but with the Magic Remote’s new wheel functionality, you can do the same on your TV screen. Scroll, zoom and do anything you can do with your computer’s mouse.

*Magic Remote (AN-MR300) included

WI-FI BUILT IN

Connect your LG Smart TV to the internet without any wires with built-in Wi-Fi and bring the best of the web directly to your TV

LED PLUS – TAKE TOTAL CONTROL OF YOUR PICTURE

LG’s LED Plus technology means a suitably equipped screen is able to dim unused parts of the screen – during a particularly dark scene for example – to create deeper blacks and therefore greater contrast than conventional LCD/LED TVs

AN ECO-FRIENDLY REVOLUTION – 42LM660

LG TVs with Class A+ Energy rating are some of the best-in-class energy products available. This means you can save money off your electricity bills and help reduce energy consumption at the same time.

REVIEWS

IT ProPortal– May, 29 2012

If the 42LM660T is anything to go by, it’s no surprise that LG has been enjoying such amazing success in the LED TV market of late. It’s a very impressive TV on many counts, from its dazzling high-definition pictures to the lengthy feature list…Read Full Review

msn tech & gadgets– Apr, 30 2012

LG’s 55LM660T is a mid-range TV with some high-end features, and kicks off the company’s 2012 TV range in triumphant style…Read Full Review

CNET UK– Apr, 16 2012

“There’s plenty to like with the 42-inch LG 42LM660T, including its sumptuous design, excellent Smart TV features, top-notch 3D support and pristine HD images…Read Full Review

techradar– Apr, 13 2012

The 55LM660T’s design is nothing short of spectacular. And the same can often be said of its pictures, at least with bright, sharp, colorful HD and 3D sources. 3D in particular is great fun to watch…Read Full Review

Trusted Reviews– Apr, 12 2012

The LG 55LM660T represents a great and ambitious start to LG’s 2012 TV range. As well as being stunningly attractive, and delivering features galore and some great interface innovations…Read Full Review

3D Passive Glasses

Passive 3D glasses are any 3D glasses that don’t require a power source to view 3D content. The two major types of passive glasses are anaglyph and polarized 3D glasses. One of the main benefits to passive 3D glasses is cost. Since they do not require a power source or powered lenses, passive 3D glasses can be very inexpensive. Anaglyph glasses, commonly seen with one red and one cyan lens, are often seen made out of cardboard with cellophane lenses. Though anaglyph glasses do show the viewer a 3D image it is the least advanced of all methods of delivering 3D and because they use color to separate the images some or all color information is lost to the viewer.

Polarized 3D glasses come in two forms, linear polarized and circular polarized. Linear polarized glasses require the use to maintain a vertical head position, tilting your head left or right can break the 3D effect because the content relies on one eye seeing the vertically polarized image and the second eye seeing the horizontally polarized image. When the head is tilted the polarized lenses no longer line with the polarized double image on the screen. Circular polarization does away with this problem but it requires a special projector and filter and will not be used on 3D televisions.

Another benefit to passive 3D glasses is that since the viewer is being shown both images at once it does not half the frame rate of the content like active glasses do.

Advantages and disadvantages

With passive 3D, the viewer will see 540 lines of resolution to each eye, or half 1080p (provided the source is 1080p). So, theoretically the picture will have less depth and quality than one of 1080p. The advantages of passive 3D is that the glasses are much less expensive and need no power. 3D glasses of this variety can cost as little as $5 a pair and often come with the TV, so setting the family up for some 3D viewing will not hit the wallet as hard. Passive 3D viewing will not cause the eye strain and fatigue that active 3D will since the glasses are not actively opening and closing.

Conclusion

Recently, the debate between active and passive 3D is getting hotter due to the choices of manufacturers to produce one or the other technology. LG and Vizio are producing only passive 3D in their LED-LCD TV lineups. Panasonic, Samsung and Sony are producing active 3D only in their lineups. Toshiba is producing both active and passive 3D and also trying to bring to market the first 3D TVs without glasses. It will be interesting to see if the lower overall price point of passive 3D offerings forces the hand of the active 3D manufacturers.