Opening the unit initially can be a bit
intimidating, with so many cables and so fancy looking
items. Luckily for us, the LG system came with a simple
step-by-step installation procedure, which makes
connectivity a snap. The biggest problem you will have is
finding a new home for your old CRT, and figuring out what
to do with your new desk space.
After completing your connections, you
will need to adjust the settings on the monitor. This is a
very simple procedure, reminiscing of your old CRT. Buttons
on the lower right side of the monitor make this as painless
as it can get. The following picture will give you a better
idea of where they are located:
As you can see from the picture, this is
not a daunting task at all. Installing my unit went very
smooth, and I did not encounter and problems. I decided to
install my XBOX to the media unit utilizing the
high-definition pack from Microsoft. Initially after
installation, I did experience a no-sound condition. After
further investigation, it became apparent that the problem
was my fault, as audio connections were not correct. The
supplied directions do not give a real good breakdown on how
to hook up devices like an XBOX to the unit, so I relied on
a little trial and error.
Impressions
It’s pretty hard not to be impressed by
a product with such elegance. The monitor is absolutely
gorgeous, and makes a great stylistic statement to any desk.
Something I did not realize before was how practical a
widescreen display is to a computer. My personal computer
spends most of it’s time on the web. With a widescreen
display, the favorites bar no longer impedes the view of the
web pages you are browsing. It’s almost as Internet Explorer
was originally drawn up on a widescreen. After utilizing
this monitor, it’s almost a necessity for me to have some
type of wide-screen display.
Text looks tight and crisp, and games
have never looked better. The brightness controls are
excellent, and I was able to adjust to a good level while
playing Team Fortress during the daylight. For me, this was
almost impossible before with my Philips CRT. The one thing
I do notice is that the colors are not as bright. It’s not
something the average user would notice, but I do see a
difference in the brilliance of color.
The most impressive first impression I
had was with the media station. This product transforms your
computer into an all-in-one solution. The Xbox games look
terrific, and your desktop is just a click away. You can
even play games on the Xbox and surf the internet at the
same time, thanks to the picture-in-picture option.
The overall quality of this product
seems excellent. The finish on the monitor looks nice, and
seems very durable. There were absolutely no dead pixels,
and the units packaging was first class. The monitor stand
is very sturdy, and puts the monitor up at an attractive
height. The media center matches the monitor, and is also of
high quality. I did not encounter any problems with either
unit. After using these products for one month, I can assure
you that LG has done their homework in the quality
department.
