We have decided to test LG’s latest stylish edition to the LCD market, just to see if this TV lives up to its reputation. We were truly impressed at first glance. The elegant ultra slim LCD with its glossy black finish is a true eye grabber.The first feature we noticed was the Intelligent Eye, which adjusts screen brightness and color according to room lighting; thereby enhancing the owner’s viewing experience. Another great feature is LG’s exclusive XD Engine that contributes to picture improvement. This engine took the low resolution of analogue signals to near HD levels by improving brightness, contrast and detail. We were quite pleased with the outcome quality of this engine; we felt that it resulted in cinema-like, high-resolution images.

The 32LB9D is fitted with LG’s SimpleLink technology that allows for “convenient control” of other LG products and is compatible with digital visual interfaces. We were quite happy to find that it was also equipped with three high-definition multimedia interface connections that can carry both uncompressed HD video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats.

The TV comes with Super IPS technology that reduces the distortion which sometimes occurs during fast-motion action scenes; however, despite the IPS technology we rated this TV above average because of its refresh time of 6 (ms). Most of LG’s previous models had a refresh time of 3 (ms), thus, it seemed only logical to carryout this tradition as the gaming industry is always coming up with new technology that require TV’s to have a lower refresh time to reduce trails. However, we were pleased that it provided one of the market’s widest flat-panel angles, which meant viewers will be seeing theatre-level picture quality from anywhere in their living room.