Update on LG's new UK TV range

A couple of days ago we brought you some early info on the sort of TV tech LG was building into its 2009 TV range, and promised a more UK specific update as soon as we had the necessary info. Well, now that info is here - along with the unexpected revelation that LG is going to be following Panasonic's lead and unleashing a series of TVs with built-in Freesat tuners.

The Freesat models - which aren't actually part of LG's CES presentation on account of Freesat's specifically UK interest - are set to launch in April, although we haven't been given any more details on them yet.

Heading up the TVs we have more concrete info on is the LH9500 - the UK version of the ultra-slim 55in LED TV we mentioned in our previous LG story.

As well as being less than an inch thick and using twice as many LED lighting points as LG's previous LED TVs, this flagship set has wireless HD video support, TruMotion 200Hz processing, 4 HDMIs, USB 2.0 support, and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. This set will apparently not be available until the second half of 2009.

Reddy to go

Out a bit sooner than that, meanwhile, will be the LH7000 TVs, sequels to 2008's stylish Scarlet models. Available in 47, 42, 37 and 32in sizes, these TVs are just 39.7mm deep, while their key features include full HD resolutions, integrated Bluetooth technology, TruMotion 100Hz processing, and USB 2.0 support.

Next we get to the LH5000 range, in 47, 42, 37 and 32in sizes. These screens are more straightforward in design than the LG7000s, but also feature full HD resolutions, USB 2.0 support, four HDMIs, and (except for the 32in version) TruMotion 200Hz instead of the 100Hz found on the LH7000 models.

From here we step down to the LH4000s. Again available in 47in, 42in, 37in and 32in versions, the LH4000s are still full HD, but reduce the HDMI count to three, and use TruMotion 100Hz rather than 200Hz.

Below the LH4000s, meanwhile, rest the cunningly named LH3000s. Available in the same sizes as the LH4000s, the LH3000s are broadly similar in spec except that they don't have any TruMotion processing.

And still we haven't reached the bottom of the new LG LCD range, as the LH2000s come in with 42in, 37in, 32in, 26in, 22in and 19in screen sizes, lacking USB support and going for a lower HD Ready resolution and just two HDMIs.

Wrapping the extensive LCD range up are two designer small screen families: the LU5000 and LU4000 series.

Little cuties

The LU5000 models, available in 26in, 22in and 19in sizes, provide full HD resolutions in the case of the 26in and 22in models, while the LU4000s, available in 22in and 19in flavours, offer an HD Ready resolution.

If you thought we were finally done, though, you're forgetting that LG also still makes plasma TVs. And the 2009 LG plasmas are headed up by the PS8000 (pictured): a full HD model in 50in and 60in sizes that boasts THX Display certification, THX Media Director functionality, a jaw-dropping 600Hz Smooth Motion processing, four HDMIs, and USB 2.0 capability.

The 50in 50PS6000, meanwhile, is also full HD, with THX Display certification, 600Hz, USB 2.0 support and four HDMIs. Plus it comes in a series of different bezel colours.

Finally, we get down to the PQ3000 range. These 50in and 42in models take the resolution down to HD Ready and only carry three HDMIs, but retain 600Hz processing and USB 2.0 support.