The new LG Infinia was designed for people who want a high-quality, brand name TV set with all the bells and whistles. As the name says, this LED TV has a higher quality picture than LCD screens, the fact that it is longer than the height of most kindergartners and comes in high definition just adds to its desirability. The LG Infinia 42LV5500 TV is like having a mini-cinema at home. In addition to giving a remarkable television and movie viewing experience, you can also hook this television up to your home’s internet and surf the web. No more hunching over a laptop or squinting to read the fine print. Even with all of these great qualities, is it worth forking over the extra dough?

Important Specs For The LG Infinia 42LV5500

• Price Range: $850 to $1260 USD
• Year Released: 2011
• 3D Ready: No
• Screen Size: 42 inches or 106cm
• Screen Type: LED-Lit
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Aspect Ratio: 16:09
• Contrast Ratio: 5 million to 1
• Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
• Viewing Angle: 180 degrees both horizontal and vertical
• Response Time: 2.6 milliseconds
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi built in
• HDMI Connections: 4
• Dimensions: 39.8 x 1.2 x 24.3 inches or 101 x 3 x 61.7cm

Pros of the LG Infinia 42LV5500

Wi-Fi: The built-in Wi-Fi is the latest technology. You do not have to worry about hooking up the TV to a modem or having to add additional hardware later on. Just like with smart phones, the televisions can download apps, browse the web and connect to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Viewing Quality: The LG Infinia 42LV5500 has one of the best pictures in its class. The combination of HDTV and an LED screen make the perfect combination to create a high-quality picture. The colors are crisp and display any shade with its original tones and brilliance. Anyone who loves sports or action packed movies will love the fact that this TV incorporates TruMotion Technology. This means never having to see blurred or pixelated images during fast movements in a fight scene or exciting parts of the game.

Picture Controls: Almost all HDTVs require color and picture calibration once you get them home. This is because each location has a different lighting angle and every person has their personal color preferences. Some people have to hire a specialist to come and correct the color or buy software in order to be able to do it themselves. Luckily, the LG Infinia 42LV5500 comes with its own set up wizard, just like most computers, in order to help you to set up all of your personal preferences without having to hire anyone or spend extra money on software. You just follow the instructions and answer the questions to ensure the best possible picture quality. The LG Infinia 42LV5500 also automatically controls the brightness in accordance with the brightness of the room. When the room is bright, the TV lowers its own levels saving power and saving you money.

Remote Controls: The LG Infinia 42LV5500 comes with a regular remote and a second remote that resembles a Wii controller. This ‘Magic Motion’ remote works like a wireless mouse and reacts to movement.

Customizable Dashboard: Just like a laptop or smart phone, there is a control menu to put apps and shortcuts or to access the information you use on a regular basis quickly and easier.

Sound Quality: Since this TV is thin, there is no room for sound to resonate within its own speakers like with a normal TV. The sound is great for personal use or if you are not a big movie buff. However, if you like your surround sound quality, you will probably have to invest in external speakers or hook up your TV to your stereo system. Even without extra speakers, most buyers have been content with the standard issue sound quality.

Cons Of The LG Infinia 42LV5500

Price: Due to the Wi-Fi and the newness of the LG Infinia 42LV5500, the price range is higher than others in its class

Apps: The selection of apps is not that great, but the TV is just coming out on the market.

Flash Player: The web browser on the TV does not support flash player. This program is used to watch most videos and animated sites, so this could be a huge drawback.

Remotes: The remotes allow you to access the web, but does not have any sort of keyboard to be able to type anything.

Is the LG Infinia 42LV5500 worth it?

The internet aspect calls a lot of attention to itself, but is lacking in a lot of features. It will probably improve in the future, but right now it does give it a higher price tag. If the picture quality is more important to you than the browser capability, then the LG Infinia 42LV5500 could be a perfect fit.