LG 60PS80 Plasma HDTV First Impressions Review - Performance Features
February 21st, 2009 at 11:40am Under Televisions
The LG 60PS80 is an awe-inspiring television—mainly due to its 60-inch plasma screen. The TV also has a host of media features that should intrigue a variety of consumers. It features NetCast, which is an internet media streaming system that is compatible with Netflix, YouTube, and Yahoo! Widgets. The 60PS80 also comes equipped with THX Media Director, a system that will automatically adjust audio and video settings for optimal performance, but only works with compatible Blu-ray DVDs and some television broadcasts. The PS80 series of HDTVs is also available as a 50-inch model. Pricing and release dates have yet to be released.
Front
The LG 60PS80 doesn’t look much different than its LCD counterparts—it has the same smooth, black frame found on the LHX series, the 55LH90, and the rest of LG’s 2009 HDTV lineup.
front
Back
Ports are located on the back of the 60PS80, as is the power input. The rest of the back is made up of a variety of screws, fasteners, and metal panels.
back
Sides
The left side of the 60PS80 has a little collection of ports—one Component Video and audio input, one HDMI input, and a USB port. The right side of the television contains the on-TV controls.
side
Stand/Mount
The stand on the 60PS80 looks good. It has a long arc on the front side and a straight, smooth back. It felt sturdy and it swiveled easily when we moved the TV around a bit.
stand/mount
Aesthetics
The 60PS80 has a very appealing aesthetic. Its 60-inch screen looks sharp surrounded by the glossy black frame, and the flat, rounded TV stand is stylish, sturdy and well-proportioned. For a 60-inch screen, the 60PS80 is also quite thin on the sides. It can’t match the ultra-slim, 0.98-inch depth of LG’s 55LHX LCD TV, but it still offers a fairly slender panel. (By Jeremy Stamas)
By omni 1 comment
