LG 47LH90 LCD HDTV Review - Remote Control

Remote Control Summary
Editorial Note: This is a review of the LG 47LH90. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the LH90 series. The LH90 series also includes the 42LH90 and the 55LH90.  Read here for more details on series differences.
• Good design. • Buttons have a good layout oferall, but the long, thin design means more grip-shifting than we'd like. • Remote will work with other LG devices. • Remote has a backlight.
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Ergonomics & Durability (7.50)

The LG 47LH90's remote is a long, thin plastic affair, full of large, colorful buttons. The remote felt well-balanced in hand, with thumb placed on the center of the d-pad. The remote is designed a bit differently from old LG remotes: the d-pad is located towards the bottom instead of the top. This actually puts more of the important buttons closer to the natural grip position. The remote is pretty light, but well-balanced and features a textured underside to help maintain grip.

Button Layout & Use (6.75)

The remote isn't bad overall, but its shape means you'll have to shift your grip a lot. The labeling is clear and easy to understand, but still hard to read when the remote is only illuminated by the remote's light. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to find the large volume and channel buttons without looking at the remote. The main issue here was we had to point the remote almost directly at the RF sensor on the TV in order to get it to respond. Sometimes the TV was a bit sluggish to register button presses, leading to doubled input and a sad sense of frustration. 

Programming & Flexibility (1.0)

The LG's remote can be used with other LG devices, using their proprietary SIMPLINK technology.

Other Models in the LH90 Series
This is a review of the LG 47LH90. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page.
42LH90 42 inches	47LH90 47 inches	55LH90 55 inches