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In 2010 you can prepare to be confused by two familiar yet comparatively complex TV technologies: 3D and LED backlights. Before you ask, no, 3D is not available on the LG LE8500 series reviewed here--that perk is reserved for the more pricey 9500 models--but an LED backlight is. More important, the LE8500 has a full-array backlight with local dimming, meaning hundreds of independent cells behind the screen can brighten or dim independently, which can help improve picture quality. In contrast, most of other LED-backlit TVs available today have either no local dimming ability or try to imitate the dimming of a full array by generating zones from an edge-lit configuration. They know the former has small impact on picture quality, they have not tested the latter (which we are calling "edge with local dimming" for now), but they can tell you after reviewing the LE8500 that full-array local dimming still works great, for the most part.
Regrettably the 8500's picture has a flaw, absent on other local dimming displays, that will be difficult for some viewers to overlook: uneven uniformity across the screen. On the other hand, in case you go by the most important ingredients of a nice picture--black levels and color accuracy--the LG LE8500 is the new ruler of the LCD roost, and it sets a high bar for other 2010 TVs. In case you don't give a hoot about 3D and are willing to pay more for an excellent-performing LCD, it belongs near the top of your wish list.
Series information: They performed a hands-on evaluation of the 47-inch member of LG LE8500 series, but this review also applies to the other screen size in the series. Both sizes have identical specs and according to the manufacturer ought to provide similar picture quality.
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