LG is considered a trustworthy brand by many users as most of them have already purchased a device, of any kind, from the same manufacturer. When it comes to televisions, it is again proved that the unit is a user friendly and pleasure to have, device. The whole package offered by the LG 42LH40 42 Inch 1080P 120HZ LCD HDTV is appealing and the television does not need any kind of configuration that has to be done when the unit first arrives. The glossy look is very attractive and the picture and sound, the two crucial features when it comes to a television are far beyond expectations in this device.

The setup of the TV is the easiest and can be done by anybody and everybody without the slightest difficulty. Its weight is very less too making it easy to install on any surface and even by kids. If placed on an articulating stand, watching the television pop in and out and turn left to right can be a pleasure as the picture is of an extremely high quality. The different inputs on the unit are clearly mentioned as it can be used for multiple purposes than just watch television. Finding the channels is done automatically and does not require the user to scan for them. The menu interface is well designed and attractive to look at. The integrated tuner makes changing channels very fast and there is a backlighting feature in this device which is included very intelligently. The commonly used options of the menu can be quickly accessed using a “quick menu”.

The screen of the television comes alive when it is used for playing games using a play station etc. The high motion games driven by reaction can be best viewed on this television as it is very fast in catching up any change in the input, eliminating the problem of video lag. It is possible to connect the TV to any kind of gaming console and that makes it convenient to all the users. There is also an option of setting the motion artifacts off, low or high depending upon the requirement. There is a picture wizard on the TV that is very well designed and lets the user change the image, making it customizable. The high definition image can be made maximum use of by using the device in combination with a fine blu-ray player. The 120Hz is very useful in making it smooth and the sound is nice and loud enough, even at the lowest setting. There are a total of four HDMI inputs to make use of and the unit comes with the energy saver feature too.

Though the glossy look can be attractive, it is capable of attracting finger prints. Since it is an HD television, the picture of standard definition can sometimes be poor. If there is a fast motion scene, the screen can occasionally get blurry though it can be seen only for a very short duration.

For the price, the size and quality of the LG 42LH40 42 Inch 1080P 120HZ LCD HDTV is a pretty good deal apart from all the input options it offers.