Im interested in the 42-inch variety of this LG model (42LC2R) because of its competitive price. The 37 & 42 inch models share the same major features, I think their only difference is the viewing angles; while the 32" has lower brightness & contrast ratio from its bigger siblings. Ive read a few reviews for the LC2R models and the opinions vary. WhatVideo's 37" group test places LG at 5th position behind Panasonic, Toshiba, JVC & Philips. According to the review - Highs: Color Intensity, build quality, features content, good sonics. Lows: Standard definition pictures, only one HDMI. The 42" however received more positive reviews from buyers, saying they dont really care about the black-levels/contrast ratings, as long as what they see from the tv satisfies them. Most of them are pretty happy for what they paid for in getting this LG model.
Personally, based from what I can see from the demo in stores, this LG model seems to be at par with the rest of the brands beside it (Sharp, Philips, JVC). Its standard broadcast seems decent enough, contrary to what was said in the tv's review. The SD from Sharp was much worse for me. Philips's Pixel Plus is the 1st generation. LG's XD engine is as of 2006.
Any LG LC2R owners out there, any comments?