LG 60PK950 60-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Review by chamber79 for LG 60PK950 60-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
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We got this tv when we moved out of state for a new job, which happened to be away from our families. I have to say this has to be the best HDTV we have ever owned. We have 3 HDTVs in our home now, but the picture quality and user interface on this LG is far superior to my Toshiba and Samsung. I hooked up our new Moxi DVR and have never looked back. The LG widgets are great for some quick information, and you can personalize them according to the user. In fact, you can have multiple users personalize their own widgets. I also really like the integrated Netflix, Vudu, Twitter and other apps on this LG. We have saved so much money from not going to movies and just waiting for them to be on Netflix or Vudu. Soon we will be hooking up the integrated Skype app & camera to see our families who live in other states. It really surprised me when I opened the box and it contained 2 remote controls, the sleek black Wii remote type one and a regular one. Also that it came with an LG wireless internet usb dongle so I didn’t have to hook up my Ethernet to it. I hooked up the Ethernet anyway since we wired our house for that, but the dongle works great too! As far as glare goes, we have had no problems whatsoever. We have lots of big windows and have never had glare issues. Another thing I noticed is that it turns off and on so quick. Some people might think that’s a weird comment, but after you get your Samsung jingle every time you power on or off, it get’s annoying. It seems as if the Samsung has to wait for the jingle to happen to power on or off. One additional thing, when you are in a an app, if you happen to leave the screen for a while without any movement, the tv automatically shrinks the picture size and uses it as a screensaver moving around your screen. Remember the old Windows logo screensaver that would bounce around the screen and never quite line up exactly in the corner? Well it is like that, but a full screenshot in HD. All in all, this LG is a GREAT tv, with a great picture and great apps. Who could ask for anything more!

Review by D. Carlton for LG 60PK950 60-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
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I received my 60pk950 about a week ago and absolutely love it. This was my first HDTV purchase and I spents months researching different brands and models. I was originally set on buying a Panasonic, but the refusal to own up to the rising blacks and floating blacks steered me away. Why give money to a company that won’t admit to issues with their products? I bought an LG BD390 after reading stellar reviews on the blu-ray player and that led me to considering one of their televisions. I joined the AVS forums and spents months reading threads and posts on most brands and models available. My concensus is that the LG owners had the least amount of issues. Samsungs frequently buzz and the Panasonics have black issues. LG seems to be the underdog, so they are really out to impress their customers.

As for the TV, I love the picture and blu-ray discs look fantastic. I imagine that they look just as solid on the 60PK550, but I wanted the bells and whistles that the 950 offered. Also, the Trublack filter DOES make a difference. Here’s the deal, glass reflects so you will never have a TV that has no reflection at all, but the filter greatly diminished that issue. Very happy with that. I had thought about getting an LED, but since I pretty much only watch films, the “soap opera” look to LED/LCD drove me nuts. If you prefer the cinematic look, plasma is really the only way to go. I can understand why people like LED, but it wasn’t for me.

I am not a video expect, but to me, the picture looks great. I can stream Netflix with no problem using the wifi dongle (included) and the widgets are moderately cool. They are nothing to get excited about, but I’m sure more will be added over time. Blu-rays look stunning. I can’t stress that enough. This TV is 60″ and I can sit 5 feet away and not notice any breakup at all. Smooth as day. I also have an Xbox 360 hooked up and haven’t noticed any lag issues at all. Buy this TV. If you don’t need the Trublack filter, Netcast or widgets, the 550 should suit you fine.