LG 37LD490 Review

The LG 37LD490 is a 37-inch LCD TV that’s HD ready. It belongs to LG’s recently launched LD490 units, also available in 32-inch and 42-inch sizes. This television packs in some innovations that let you enjoy free digital programs, online content and others. In addition, there are multiple connectivity options available that can turn your dream entertainment hub into a reality.

As soon as the LG 37LD490 comes to life, you can start feasting your eyes on crystal-clear 1080p images. Different screen aspect ratio formats leave room for display optimization no matter what you’re viewing. For instance, you can switch to 4:3, 14:9, 16:9, full wide, cinema zoom, and others. A 60000:1 contrast ratio maintains deep rendering of blacks, especially when playing movies with lots of dark or night scenes.

Only a cinema can provide you with that unique experience when watching a blockbuster. However, now you may get that very same experience even without leaving your home. This LG 37LD490 has a 24p Real Cinema feature that brings the cinema excitement into your home. Spend time with your buddies watching your latest DVD flicks and not worry about a crowded room. Image degradation is kept to a minimum by an impressive wide viewing angle of 178 degrees.

Fast-moving scenes often end up as irritating blurs when displayed on an LCD TV’s screen. That’s because it has a slower screen refresh rate than a CRT TV. This problem can get to your nerves especially when watching sports or action hits. Good thing that LG has provided this LG 37LD490 model with a 50Hz display panel to deal with image blurs. Now you can have as much action-packed sports or movies that you like, and not strain your eyes.

Entertainment options at home have been made virtually limitless by the innovations the 37LD490 has. For example, there’s the NetCast feature that lets you go online even without using your PC. As long as you have a high-speed internet supply at home, all you have to do is connect the TV to it. Right away, you may start streaming movies, looking at online photos, downloading useful widgets, etc.

There’s also an inbuilt Freeview digital tuner that permits your LG 37LD490 TV to pick up a variety of HD TV and radio programs. And here’s the best part: everything can be enjoyed at no extra charge. However, access to these additional programs is subject to regional availability. Files such as photos, videos and music stored in your USB-compatible portable device may be played using the TV. With the integrated USB 2.0 port on its body, you can share multimedia files in HD.

An interface used for transmitting digital signals between HD audio/video devices is HDMI. This LG 37LD490 offering comes fitted with 4 HDMI ports which allow you to set up your home entertainment system just the way you like it. Connect several different devices like a gaming console, Blu-ray disc player, surround sound speakers, and others. Simultaneously linking them to the TV is simply hassle-free.

Another innovative feature that the LG 37LD490 has is its DLNA compatibility. You can connect this LCD TV with other devices, like a computer or camcorder, to create a home network. Ability to stream the contents of such devices using your television simply broadens your entertainment options.