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LG 60PK550 60-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

One of the mid-price-range HDTVs released by LG in 2010, the 60PK550 is the biggest sized plasma in the new PK550 series that offers full 1080p compatibility for truly vivid and eye-popping images. Combining sleek and seamless design, superb performance and nice features in a package that comes with a surprisingly affordable price tag, this HDTV is really worth considering when shopping for a new high-def television.

Design

As in other HDTVs in the LG line-up, the 60PK550’s head-turning design immediately draws people’s attention and it’s not difficult to see why. With the slim 2-inch space-saving profile, glossy all-black body with narrow bezel, and trendy swivel and stand all coming together in an exceptionally clean design, this HDTV is sure to attract not only casual glances but admiring looks as well.

The standard unified clicker that comes in the box is easy to use with its distinctive and logically positioned keys and ergonomic design. The backlit remote is CEC-compliant with its SimpLink keys that can be used to control other devices connected via the TV’s HDMI ports. Operation is quite intuitive and effortless with the easy-to-understand menu system that includes basic and advanced HDTV calibration options.

Screen/Picture Clarity

The LG 60PK550 boasts of a powerful video processor that can handle full 1080p sources accurately while doubling the pixel resolution; 600Hz Sub Field Drive for clearer and artifact-free fast action sequences; and a wide array of calibration choices to satisfy even discerning videophiles, The LG 60PK550 resolves standard-def sources quite well, but as it is geared more for HD content, handling of the latter is expectedly richer and more dynamic.

While it suffers slightly when compared to the flagship plasma models in its brood like the Infinia 50PX950, the deep blacks and shadow details of the LG 60PK550 are enough to show realistic images that seems to pop out from the screen, particularly with the awesome contrast ratio that the HDTV offers. Colors are a little subdued and the image a tad darker than others, but this may be due to the ambient light sensor that detects room illumination and adjusts screen brightness accordingly.

The proprietary Skin Glass of LG may reduce internal reflections and provides image depth, but the screen also yielded considerable glare that is quite distracting especially in well-lit rooms. Off-angle viewing is also good in low-light settings.

Features

LG capitalizes on the Intelligent Sensor as one of the selling points of the PK550 series, for good reason: not only does the sensor change the display according to the room brightness, but it lessens power consumption for smart energy efficiency. Another great feature is the excellent sound output from the built-in speakers, though this is not enough to compensate for the lack of Internet connectivity that is already standard offering in other HDTVs in its class.

The LG 60PK550 has also a very limited connectivity with its three HDMI inputs, one USB port for music playing and photo viewing, PC input, component/composite/RF ports, audio output and other standard slots

With superb design, excellent picture quality, decent features, and most importantly, easy-on-the-pocket price tag, the LG 60PK550 is a good choice for people wanting to shift to entry-level plasmas. Others already there may have to look elsewhere for more up-to-date and full-featured HDTVs.

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