LCD TV’s and High Definition (HD) have taken the television market by storm in recent years. However, with the growing number of manufacturers and the wide array of models and designs available, people might find it hard to hone down their options especially with a tight budget. The LG 19LH2000 is one of the simplest types that can bring you closer to the movies at just under £135. Here are the specifications and a number of product reviews.

The Product Description

The LG 19LH2000 is a HD or High Definition Ready LCD TV. Its main assets are ease of use and good picture performance. If you look at it externally, there is almost nothing artistic about the model. It is a no-frills designed LCD TV, offering 19 full inches of action to the regular viewer. The user friendliness and decent picture performance, however, makes up for the things it lacks aesthetically. There are also a number of features that might attract the low-budget buyer.

The cabinet appears to be hollow-sounding and rather lightweight, and the stand where the TV sits on might look like it’s going to break anytime. The remote control is of average size and laid out well. It works well with the very simple operating system that LG is known for. The package comes with a paper manual that contains a few pages. A full CD-ROM is also available for those who might have more sophisticated problems and concerns. As for connectivity, there is 1 HDMI, 2 Scarts and 1 optical audio input. There is also 1 USB but this has limited multimedia capabilities, because of the ‘service only’ tag.

Gauging Performance

The LG 19LH2000 provides excellent pictures regardless of its size, displaying a well-saturated and sunny palette of colours. The black levels are also very decent and reasonable, although some viewers might find it lacking a little in terms of cinematic profundity. The audio is not very good. It lacks the power and smoothness, but manages well with many television broadcasts.

About Price and Ordering

The 19LH2000 comes at a very low price of around £140. Some areas might sell it higher, up to £189, depending on your location. You can order online or just visit your local TV store. Shipping will depend on your location and the total weight. Expect ordered packages to arrive in 3 to 7 days.

Overall Assessment

Overall, the LG 19LH2000 is a very decent LCD TV in its class. It provides good quality images for a 19-inch TV and has the basic components that fit your budget perfectly. The connectivity capabilities are enough for majority of viewers. The major drawbacks might be the very simple design and some problems with audio. Most users would rate the HD Ready TV 7 or 8 out of 10. It is power-packed with special features that may not be available in others such as the AV modes, 24p Real Cinema and the Invisible Speakers with SRS Trusurround XT. This is one of the most sensible choices you can make as far as TV shopping goes.

You might be better off using this LCD TV for the bedroom, instead of making it a main part of your home theatre. As a HD Ready TV, you can expect to get closer to the action and cope with different programs, like watching sports or movies. You can also get good colours even when watching in a dark room. The black levels are very decent for its type.