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LG 55LM9600

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$1,499.97 - $1,799.99

Summary: A 55-inch 3D-capable LCD HDTV with LED backlighting from LG with 1080p resolution, 4 HDMI inputs, and 1 component-video input.

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Type: 55- to 59-inch TVs

About - LG 55LM9600
The LG 55LM9600 is a 55-inch LCD HDTV with a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p). This TV has a 3D mode that requires the use of special glasses to see three-dimensional images. It has full-array LED backlighting, which uses less energy than conventional fluorescent backlighting. It also has a feature called local dimming (which can dim sections of the backlight while others remain brightly lit), which has the potential to improve black levels and contrast. Rather than the basic 60Hz, it has a faster 480Hz frame rate, a feature designed to reduce motion blur. This model is Internet-enabled and can access online content, including streaming movie services. It has an Ethernet jack for connecting to your home network via a cable. This TV is also Wi-Fi capable, so you can connect it to your home network wirelessly. Its DLNA certification enables you to view digital photos stored on a compatible computer, phone, or other mobile device also connected to your home network. There are 5 HD-capable inputs: 4 HDMI and 1 component-video, which can also be used as composite-video. To use the TV as a computer monitor, you can connect a newer PC via HDMI or use the VGA connection for an older PC that lacks an HDMI output. It also has 3 USB ports, which may allow you to plug in a thumb drive or memory card reader so you can play the stored photos, videos, and music on the TV. The LG 55LM9600 measures 30.8 inches high by 48.1 inches wide by 13 inches deep, including its base. The panel itself is 1.5 inches thick including any protrusions, and the screen has a glossy finish. The bezel framing the screen is gloss silver border with black bottom. The warranty on this TV covers parts/labor for 12/12 months, respectively. Related models in this series include the 60LM9600; 47LM9600.

About - LG 55LM9600

The LG 55LM9600 is a 55-inch LCD HDTV with a native resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p). This TV has a 3D mode that requires the use of special glasses to see three-dimensional images. It has full-array LED backlighting, which uses less energy than conventional fluorescent backlighting. It also has a feature called local dimming (which can dim sections of the backlight while others remain brightly lit), which has the potential to improve black levels and contrast. Rather than the basic 60Hz, it has a faster 480Hz frame rate, a feature designed to reduce motion blur.

This model is Internet-enabled and can access online content, including streaming movie services. It has an Ethernet jack for connecting to your home network via a cable. This TV is also Wi-Fi capable, so you can connect it to your home network wirelessly. Its DLNA certification enables you to view digital photos stored on a compatible computer, phone, or other mobile device also connected to your home network.

There are 5 HD-capable inputs: 4 HDMI and 1 component-video, which can also be used as composite-video. To use the TV as a computer monitor, you can connect a newer PC via HDMI or use the VGA connection for an older PC that lacks an HDMI output. It also has 3 USB ports, which may allow you to plug in a thumb drive or memory card reader so you can play the stored photos, videos, and music on the TV.

The LG 55LM9600 measures 30.8 inches high by 48.1 inches wide by 13 inches deep, including its base. The panel itself is 1.5 inches thick including any protrusions, and the screen has a glossy finish. The bezel framing the screen is gloss silver border with black bottom.

The warranty on this TV covers parts/labor for 12/12 months, respectively. Related models in this series include the 60LM9600; 47LM9600.

About This Brand
LG is a major brand in the LCD and plasma TV categories. It offers a wide variety of LCD TVs, in varying screen sizes and price and feature levels, including models with LED backlights and a line of "passive" 3D TVs. Its comprehensive plasma TV line ranges from 42-inch value-priced 720p sets to 60-inch full-HD internet-capable 3D TVs.
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About This Brand

LG is a major brand in the LCD and plasma TV categories. It offers a wide variety of LCD TVs, in varying screen sizes and price and feature levels, including models with LED backlights and a line of "passive" 3D TVs. Its comprehensive plasma TV line ranges from 42-inch value-priced 720p sets to 60-inch full-HD internet-capable 3D TVs.

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Features & Specs - LG 55LM9600
Native resolution Applies to "fixed-pixel" display types such as LCD, plasma, as well as DLP and LCoS for front projectors. It's expressed in horizontal by vertical pixels (for the picture elements making up a displayed image). Incoming signals of higher or lower resolution must be down- or up-converted as necessary to match the set's native resolution. Generally, the more pixels a display has, the better it can reproduce fine detail from a high quality source -- but other factors may also affect peformance. Native resolution	1920x1080
Frame rate (Hz) Numbers indicate "Enhanced frame rate (if 120Hz or greater), and standard frame rate (for non-120Hz TVs, or with enhanced frame rate turned off). Frame rate indicates how often a TV refreshes its picture in a second. 60 hertz (Hz) has been the normal image frame rate for televisions but LCD TVs have increased this number to reduce motion blur, a problem typically associated with that technology. Increasing the frame rate involves the insertion of additional video frames (interpolated or black frames) so they display double or quadruple the number of frames per second -- 120 or 240. Other companies use 120-hertz refresh rates in combination with a scanning (flashing) backlight to achieve a 240-hertz-like effect. (These sets are denoted in the ratings as "240" models, with quotation marks.) Reducing the time between frames can potentially minimize motion blur. Many companies are giving this technology proprietary names; Sony, for example, calls it Motionflow, and Samsung's is dubbed Automotion. Frame rate (Hz)	480, 60
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi--802.11b/g/n, the same wireless network connection used by computers and printers--allows your TV to connect to the Internet or to a home network without the use of a wired Ethernet connection. This is convenient when your Internet connection isn't near your entertainment setup, which would otherwise require you to run a long cable from room to room. A growing number of TVs can use Wi-Fi to connect to other DLNA-compliant devices in the home, enabling you to access digital music, videos, and photos stored on a computer or networked storage device and play them on the TV. Some TVs have built-in Wi-Fi capability, while others come with a Wi-Fi dongle (external adapter) that you plug into the TV's USB port. In both cases, we denote Wi-Fi as a standard feature. Still other sets require you to purchase the Wi-Fi dongle separately; in that case we indicate that Wi-Fi is optional. Wi-Fi	Built-in
HDMI inputs The total number of these inputs on the TV. Front and side inputs are more easily accessed than those in the rear, and thus might be convenient for temporary use, but the cables are more visible. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a relatively new form of digital audio/video connection found on TVs, monitors, Blu-ray players, DVD players, receivers, cameras and digital TV tuners. HDMI has become the preferred connection method instead of component, etc., as it carries audio and video signals on the same cable. HDMI supports a range of standard- and high-definition video formats, although it can vary for each product. HDMI supports up to eight channels of uncompressed, 24-bit/192kHz audio. HDMI version 1.3, doubled the bandwidth of its predecessor (HDMI 1.2), and added support for 30-, 36- and 48-bit color depth and a new "xvYCC" color standard, as well as the new Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master lossless audio formats (See "Dolby True HD" and "DTS-HD Master Audio") used in Blu-ray discs. HDMI version 1.4 added full support for 3D television, an audio return path, and ethernet network connection. Some Blu-ray discs, in order to be viewed in high-definition, will require that the Blu-ray player and the HDTV/display be connected using an HDMI cable as a copy-protection measure. HDMI allows content providers to limit the quality of the component video outputs, and your ability to record the content. HDMI inputs	4
Component-video The total number of these inputs on the TV. Front and side inputs are more easily accessed than those in the rear, and thus might be convenient for temporary use, but the cables are more visible. Component-video is a high quality analog video connection that can be used to transmit standard definition (480i), progressive-scan (480p), and upconverted and high definition (720p, 1080i, and 1080p) video signals. Component-video connections use three separate jacks that separate the video signal into three parts: two for color and one for luminance (the black and white signal). These connections are found on most video components that provide 480p through 1080p video. Component-video	0
Overall height (in.) The height of the TV in inches, rounded up to the nearest 0.25-inch. Dimensions include the base and detachable speakers, important if you plan to place the TV on a stand or in an entertainment center. See "Panel size without base" if you plan to wall-mount only the display. Overall height (in.)	30.8
Overall width (in.) The width of the TV in inches, rounded up to the nearest 0.25-inch. Dimensions include the base and detachable speakers, important if you plan to place the TV on a stand or in an entertainment center. See "Panel size without base" if you plan to wall-mount only the display. Overall width (in.)	48.1
Overall depth (in.) The depth of the TV in inches, rounded up to the nearest 0.25-inch. Dimensions include the base and detachable speakers, important if you plan to place the TV on a stand or in an entertainment center. See "Panel size without base" if you plan to wall-mount only the display. Overall depth (in.)	13
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General Information
Manufacturer	LG Electronics
Manufacturer Website Address	http://www.lg.com/us
Product Series	LM9600
Product Model	55LM9600
Product Name	55LM9600 LED-LCD TV

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By happy lg viewer

from alabama

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great tv highly recomend

4/11/2013

Pros

Easy to set up

Excellent sound

Good Customer Support

Great picture clarity

Cons

none

Best Uses

HD television

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Comment:

we have been very pleased with the clarity of picture and sound with this TV. we watch Netlfix movies and occasional 3D . we havent noticed any viewing problems from different angles . no blurring or distortion. <br />highly recommend this tv

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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