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LG 37SL8000
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| Screen size | 37 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
| HD compatibility (1080i/720p) | Yes | ||
| HD Ready certification | Yes | ||
| Brightness | 500 cd/m² | ||
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| Contrast ratio | 150000:1 |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Response time | 2 ms |
| Sound level | 2 x 10 Watt RMS |
| Connectivity | VGA • HDMI (x3) • SCART (x2) • Component • Composite |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 887.6 x 619.2 x 230 mm |
| Weight | 17.6 kg |
| Type | LCD |
| 3D | no |
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: October 13, 2009
Test date: October 13, 2009
This model is the 37'' version of the 42'' TV that we tested in our labs, the LG 42SL8000.
Everything we said in the original article holds true--the only thing that's different is the size!
The only exception is that some manufacturers fit different sized televisions with panels from different sources. In that case, our comments are only valid for the panel that we originally tested. Contrast, black levels, colour handling and ghosting are all subject to change from one panel to another.
Manufacturers who do fit the same panel in all of the TVs in a range can expect the same results across the whole range. The only factor which could be prone to slight variation is the brightness, producing slightly different contrast. According to our own tests, and assurances from manufacturers, the results of one TV can accurately be applied to others in the range.
Pluses
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Low energy consumption
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Very wide viewing angles
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One of the best multimedia players--but still not as good as a dedicated device
Minuses
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Lacks contrast
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Far too many reflections
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Panel coating degrades image quality, doubling image and masking detail
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Lack of sharpness
Although the new 'Borderless' design is supposed to improve the display quality of the SL8000 series, it actually holds things back.
