LG INFINIA 55LE8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz Full LED Slim LCD HDTV |  | Brand: LG
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 5282
Color: Glass
Media: Electronics
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Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 55
Shipping Weight (lbs): 79
Dimensions (in): 1.4 x 51 x 31.6
MPN: 55LE8500
Model: 55LE8500
UPC: 719192176805
EAN: 0719192176805
ASIN: B0039RRBQC
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| Features:
| • | INFINIA Series | | • | Full LED Slim w/ Local Dimming | | • | THX Certified Display | | • | NetCast Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready) | | • | Wireless 1080p Ready |
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Product Description
New definition television.
LG INFINIATM TVs are resetting the standards of design and entertainment. Even beyond their jaw-dropping design, they offer access to virtually unlimited entertainment through broadband connectivity and the latest technology for stunning picture quality.
Disclaimer: Features vary by series.
THX Certified.
You don't have to take our word for it that this is an amazing TV. To earn THX certification, our TV's passed more than 30 rigorous tests, ensuring you're bringing an uncompromised HD experience home - as the director wanted it.
Full HD where you want it.
The best place for your TV isn't always near the cable. Wireless 1080p Connectivity lets you cut loose from messy wires and still get a stunning Full HD picture. Disclaimer: Wireless media kit required and sold separately.
Double the detail.
This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before.
Slimmer profile. Extraordinary picture.
Get a more beautiful picture from an impossibly thin TV. LG's Full LED Slim technology delivers amazing clarity through local dimming while still allowing for a super slim display.
Amazon.com Product Description
Combining a slim design and thin bezel with enhanced connectivity, the 55-inch LG INFINIA 55LE8500 Full LED Slim LCD HDTV features energy-saving LED backlighting, 1080p Full HD resolution for crystal-clear detail, and TruMotion 240Hz technology for virtually no motion blur. It's also a great choice for watching sports and movies with fast action thanks to its incredible 1ms (millisecond) response time. Recognized with a CES 2010 Innovations Award, LG's Full LED Slim technology elevates picture quality with a slim LED structure that supports detailed local dimming, resulting in an HDTV that provides the deeper black levels and uniform picture quality which typically could not be achieved on an ultra-thin set. Additionally, this unique technology used in this LG Full LED Slim HDTV helped it achieve picture quality worthy of THX Display Certification--the industry standard for having the correct gamma, luminance, and color temperature. This certification demonstrates that this HDTV can recreate the cinema experience at home, making the picture resemble movie theatre quality. This HDTV also includes a THX Bright Room setting, which optimizes the contrast, gamma and other settings for watching movies in rooms with a lot of ambient light. With LG's NetCast, you get access to TV shows, movies and more, streamed directly from the Internet to your television screen. And the LE5400 series also provides compatibility with Wireless 1080p Connectivity (wireless media kit required and sold separately). Other features include a jaw-dropping 9,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for more stunning colors and deeper blacks, two USB ports for connecting external drives for playing back MP3 audio, JPEG photo and DivX HD video files, stereo speakers with 20 watts of power and Dolby Digital decoding, and four HDMI inputs. 
NetCast Entertainment Access NetCast Entertainment Access brings the best Internet services direct to your TV--no computer required. Instantly access movies and TV shows, news and weather and the world's largest library of HD movies in 1080p. (Note: Internet connection & subscriptions required and sold separately.) Key Features  Full LED Slim LCD Panel
LG's Full LED Slim technology delivers amazing clarity through local dimming while still allowing for a super slim display with a seamless glass panel. And with local dimming capabilities, you'll enjoy deeper black levels and a uniform picture quality like never before. Finally, it provides greater energy efficiency compared to conventional LCD TVs. 
|  Energy Star 4.0
Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they're on) modes. ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use about 30 percent less energy than standard units.  Smart Energy Saving
With LG's Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy. |  Full HD 1080p resolution
This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before. 
|  TruMotion 240Hz
See sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur and in crystal clarity with LG's TruMotion 240Hz technology. Now your TV can keep up with the fastest moving scenes. 
|  9,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
No more worrying about dark scenes or dull colors. The dynamic contrast ratio of 9,000,000:1 delivers more stunning colors and deeper blacks than you can imagine. 
|  Intelligent Sensor
Don't strain your eyes. Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience. 
|  AV Mode
Sports, movies and video games are best enjoyed with customized settings. With AV Mode, you can easily select from one of three picture modes for "Cinema", Sports" or "Games" to enjoy an optimized picture and sound experience. |  Picture Wizard
Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It's not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way. |  24P Real Cinema
Stay in for the theater. Enjoy a true cinema-like experience in your own home with movies the way they are meant to be seen. LG's Real Cinema technology precisely displays 24p source frames on your screen, the same as on a movie screen. If you love movies, you'll love Real Cinema. |  ISFccc Calibration Ready
LG's ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote. |  Clear Voice II
Get audio the way it was meant to be heard. Clear Voice II enhances and amplifies the frequency range of the human voice to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells.  Infinite Sound
What's a great picture without great sounds to match? Infinite Sound delivers an amazing listening experience with deep, rich bass to make the most of your entertainment.
|  Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital lets you experience compelling 5.1-channel surround sound. And you can trust that you'll get the same great Dolby Digital audio quality no matter what you're watching--a DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, TV programming or downloaded content. Best of all, you can be confident that you'll hear the audio exactly as it was intended, because Dolby Digital is also used to create the soundtracks for movies and games. |  USB 2.0
Now reliving that fantastic family vacation can happen in the comfort of your living room. Easily connect your external USB devices to enjoy JPEG photos or listen to MP3 files. This HDTV is also compatible with playing back DivX HD video files from a USB drive. |  HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color
Make installation of any enabled device a snap. Get 10.2Gbps of bandwidth for deeper colors and more to take advantage of the best Full HD experience. HDMI V.1.3 connectivity lets you prepare yourself for tomorrow's technology today. | Key Specifications - Screen size: 55-inch class (54.6 inches diagonal)
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p Full HD)
- Dynamic contrast ratio: 9,000,000:1
- Viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal/vertical
- Response time: 1ms
- Built-in tuner: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM
- Audio output: 20 watts (10W x 2)
- Speaker system: 2-way, 4 speakers
- Dolby Digital decoder: Yes
- Surround system: Infinite Sound
- Input labeling: Yes
- Swivel stand: ±20 degrees
- VESA compliance: 400mm x 400mm
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
Connections
- HDMI (version 1.3, HDCP): 3 rear, 1 side
- Component: 2 rear, 1 side
- Composite A/V: 1 rear, 1 side
- RF: 1 rear
- PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 rear
- PC audio input: 1 rear
- Digital audio output: 1 optical, rear
- USB: 2 side
- Ethernet LAN: 1 rear
- Headphone out: 1 side
- RS-232c input: 1 rear
|  Dimensions
- TV without stand: 51 x 31.6 x 1.4 inches (WxHxD); 79 pounds
- TV with stand: 51 x 34.4 x 12.3 inches (WxHxD); 96.6 pounds
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dynamic | | Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 240Hz | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz | 240Hz | 600Hz | 600Hz | 600Hz | | Response time | 5ms | 4ms | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2 | 2.4ms | 2.6ms | 1ms | 2ms | -- | -- | -- | | Netcast Entertainment | -- | -- | -- | | | -- | | | | -- | -- | | | HDMI input | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | Component input
(Y, PB, PR) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Composite input | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | PC input | | | | | | | | | | | | | | USB port | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | MP3 and JPEG
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| With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. - Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
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 Top Dollar, Top Quality TV June 9, 2010
S. Patel (Longview, TX USA)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Got the LG55LE8500 TV about 3 weeks ago. So far I am very happy with the TV. anything HD looks great and blu ray is just amazing. black is black on this tv and colors are quite accurate. as great as this tv is, it does have its cons. analog cable tv does not look very good at all on this set. the screen is a borderless glass screen which can be quite reflective during dark scenes especially if you have a very well lit up room. also you will see some horizontal banding(lines) across the screen on bright blue background scenes at times. some people are going to be annoyed by this, others wont care or even notice it. overall, this tv is supposed to be the 2nd best model of LGs LED tvs and it lives up to it. its not the cheapest of TVs but price compared to equivalent Samsung models, its well worth it as far as build and picture quality go.
First rate television, stunning picture quality June 27, 2010
Wade Hathaway (Lake Worth, Florida United States)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I had my 55LE8500 delivered last Wednesday and after spending some time with it I know I made the right choice for a new television. The picture is really stunning when displaying HD programming. Bluray titles even more so. I am also extremely happy with the quality of standard def programming, ie non hd cable channels and avi files.
The black level performance is amazing. This tv has full array LED backlighting with local dimming and does not suffer from clouding or flashlighting problems that are present in other products.
The glass front is both an image improver lending a crystal clear look to the picture, but it is also very reflective so you will need to be able to control light sources in your viewing room. For me this was not difficult, however, if you have a room with many large windows and also lamps it could be a challenge.
You may also enjoy the internet features available after connecting the television to your network. You can update the firmware when available, there are movie choices from Vudu and Netflix and many more options.
This product is an expensive item, but the build quality shows and the display technology is among the best out there this year. My first choice had been a Panasonic 54VT25 plasma; its screen is not so reflective, but I am worried about image retention and burnin so I went with the LCD.
If you want one of the best HD displays and can control the light sources in your viewing room, you won't regret owning the LG LE8500.
Best LED HDTV June 18, 2010
R. Rossi (Eastern PA. - USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Did a lot of research (Consumer Reports, Internet reviews, other magazines, etc.) before purchasing this TV. I was replacing a 50 inch DLP hi-def TV that had to have projection bulbs replaced yearly. At $200 a pop, that was ticking me off. Anyway, this TV is awesome. Picture is the best I have seen. Viewing AVATAR with a blu-ray player is absolutely stunning - detail, clarity and colors are amazing and will blow you away. I have the TV connected to the Internet via wi-fi (had to purchase the LG AN-WF100 Wi-Fi USB Adaptor). My wi-fi and computer setup are Apple based, but I had no problem whatsoever connecting the TV to the internet in order to use Yahoo Wigets, Netflix, U-Tube, etc. Not surprising, the sound leaves much to be desired, but when you think there are two speakers contained in a cabinet only 1-inch thick, it could be worse. Most people will connect this set to their hi-fi surround sound system anyway, so this is no big deal. Only problem I had was connecting the base (I did not wall mount the TV) to the main unit. The TV weighs about 90 pounds and you have to lay the main unit face down on a soft surface and elevate the bottom (I used big pillows) of the TV about 15 inches in order to screw the base to it. Once attached, the base is quite sturdy and it swivels, so I have no fear it will topple over easily, but be sure to keep the young kids away. Yes, like plasma televisions, this LCD/LED TV has a glass front, so in a very bright room, there are reflections, but because the picture can be set to compensate for this, I have not found this to be a drawback. The led backlighting instead of edge-lighting on other brands makes a real difference on contrast levels. I recommend this TV.
Couldn't Be More Pleased! June 30, 2010
Robert Jordan (PHILADELPHIA, PA, US)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
After an exhaustive search over the internet, through expert reviews and customer reviews (as scant as they were), I narrowed my search down to the Sony KDL-52XBR10, the Samsung UN55B8500 & the LG 55LE8500. There were some complaints that the media kit wasn't working so well with the Sony XBR10 and the price on it was higher than the Samsung and the LG, so I eliminated it. I could get the Samsung 8500 and the LG 8500 for exactly the same price. However, viewing angle is a significant issue in our television room & it's an issue with the Samsung. Also, the internet features on the Samsung were reported to be very slow. Finally, the Samsung 8500 was not available for a reasonable price on Amazon. I read review after review of the Samsung 8500 on Amazon. The thing that impressed me most, aside from the rave reviews of the Samsung 8500 itself, were the great reviews Amazon got on its delivery of the TVs. In the final analysis, I chose the LG 55LE8500. It might come in second in the overall reviews, but viewing angle and safe delivery of the TV to my television room were important factors.
I could not be more happy with my choice! Delivery couldn't have been better. The TV is absolutely stunning. The blacks are truly black; the grayscale is excellent; and the colors are great on THX Bright - even though I haven't had the TV calibrated yet. Blu-ray movies are superb; high definition television is excellent; and standard definition television is good. I was concerned about standard definition - as I watch quite a bit of it, but, I was pleasantly surprised. The screen is very reflective, but I can honestly say that it is not an issue in our television room. However, it is not a bright room. I can see how it might be an issue for those who have uncovered windows directly across from the television. Also, one definitely needs a sound system - the built-in sound is mediocre.
Perhaps I should have waited awhile longer before writing this review. I have watched quite a few movies and several blu-ray films. I have not noticed any issue with horizontal banding or blooming. There hasn't been anything of concern to me. The picture quality has been so wonderful that I can quite honestly say that I haven't regretted my decision for a moment. I don't know how I could have been any happier with the Sony or the Samsung. The only thing that is of concern to me is how well LG customer service/technical support will be to deal with, should an issue arise. But then again, I don't know how well Sony or Samsung customer/technical support would be to deal with, either.
Amazing LCD July 6, 2010
Yarlen
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just purchased this set, upgrading from a Samsung DLP, and it is amazing. I did quite a lot of research on the 8500 before taking the plunge and wasn't totally confident of my choice, but now that I've spent several days watching it in action, I'm hooked. The picture quality is absolutely stunning with both HD and SD material, with black levels that are insane. Home Theater magazine wrote that the black levels were excellent but not the absolute best - I'm not sure how much better than could be short of a black hole. The reported blooming around stars in Star Trek was also not present - I was looking for it, but maybe they're just nitpicking like madmen over there.
If you're in the market for a new HDTV and can afford the price, this LG is definitely worth it (if not, just wait - the price seems to be dropping constantly). Looking at it in a Best Buy doesn't do it justice (I spent 30 minutes doing just that). Once you give it blu-ray or decent HD source material to display, it's a total champ.
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