LG DM2350D 23 inch Widescreen LED 1080p 3D TV Monitor with TV Tuner - Black

I love this set! I wanted an LED TV for my room but found they were going to be expensive anyway so when I saw this had 3D as well I jumped at the chance! The picture is nice & clear (much nicer then LCD) & the inputs on the TV allow for good connectivity. I use both the HDMI ports (Sky HD & PS3), USB for my hard drive, Scart for my DVD/Video Combi (yes I still have videos) & composite for my PSP!
I have tried the 2D-3D conversion, ok it isn't as good as a true blu-ray 3D experience but it isn't bad. So far I have watched Saw 3D, Shrek 1-3 3D, Avatar 3D & a few documenary type things in 3D and I love it. The picture is clear and sharp to me. I haven't seen any 3D movies in the cinema (yet) so I cannot compare to that but if it is like this but bigger then that will be awesome. The sounds is ok but as most TVs like this go it isn't the best but in a bedroom I don't need full surround sound anyway. I managed to pick up a small pair of USB powered 3D effect speakers which give the effect of surround sound but are ample enough for a small room.

As with the larger LGs I saw in Currys & Comets there is a part around the edge where if you are not quite in the right spot it blurs a bit but for me this isn't that much of a distraction. It is probably best to go to a store to see the differences in the active & passive sets just so you can see what is best for you. You do get two pairs of glasses one of which is a clip on style (ideal for those who wear glasses). I have been buying novelty 3D passive glasses from other websites and you can often pick these up cheaply (rather then the expensive active shutter style glasses).

Also noticed the price drop on this...I'm very tempted to buy another, that's how much I like it but I will resist as when mum & dad finally upgrade theirs downstairs we can get the bigger style version.

All my friends who have seen it have been pretty impressed, even for such a small TV. I was going to get the 32" one but it just wouldn't fit in the space I had. Couple this with the PS3 (don't forget to upgrade the PS3 so it can play 3D blu-ray) & the correct HDMI 1.4 leads...VERY IMPORTANT TO CHANGE TO THESE AS IT DOES IMPROVE THE 3D EXPERIENCE...you have a cracking setup. I have some christmas 3D Blu-Rays to watch over the holidays so I am hoping to get snowed in now!

All the best & have a great christmas everyone!

Just bought this TV/Monitor off Amazon and I'm very pleased with it. I initially bought the cheaper LG D2342P monitor from another online retailer but it had juddering picture issues with playback of 3D Blu-rays over HDMI. I'm pleased to say that the particular DM2350D model that I received from Amazon displayed none of these issues...although I have read onlne that other people have experienced the same problems with their purchase of the same model. Either it's the luck of the draw or there's a faulty batch out there..
The picture looks sharp and vibrant and black levels are as black as I imagine they can get. I tested my 3D Blu-rays "Monster House" and "Resident Evil" and they both looked great both from the Picture Quality and 3D perspective. The 1080p 2D picture is very nice too...text is pin sharp unless you are in 3D mode when the interlacing effects the edge of the texts. The interlacing was however very faintly noticeable while viewing "Monster House" by a very subtle "glassy" texture on the faces of the characters....not too distracting though, given that the picture is so sharp and crisp. Overall, very happy with the 3D Blu-ray setup.

I connected it to my PC via D-Sub and DVI/HDMI adapter to HDMI input. It took me a while to set this up as it wouldn't accept the resolution that my card was set because it had an 85Hz refresh rate. I had to connect my old CRT monitor again and set it at 1080p 60Hz. When I reconnected it was very nice with both HDMI and D-Sub. There is no problem with text at all...it is pin sharp. I didn't think black levels looked as good as the preset 3D Blu-ray blacks but that was probably to do with my graphic card video settings which I will tinker with later. I watched a couple of DVDs, upscaling was very good but some grain was evident....still as good as any other upscaling I've seen.
I had some confusion about how to view Stereoscopic clips via PC. I eventually worked it out. You can either play the side by side clip in any media player and then when in fullscreen go into 3D mode on the monitor....or you can play the side by side clip in Stereoscopic Player and output to row interlaced WITHOUT setting the monitor to 3D mode. It was a bit confusing at first but I managed to get there in the end. Adjusting the aspect ratio or zooming in on the video in Stereoscopic Player doesn't effect the 3D....the interlacing still works. The clips I was viewing were only 480 and 720p and so didn't look as good as the 3D Blu-ray although the depth was better on some of the YT3D clips. I have to say here that there was ghosting evident on several of the clips, especially the ones that had a wide parallax. The ghosting comes over as a faint red halo around the objects but can be minimized by moving your head slightly. The viewing angle is quite small..move your head up or down a few inches and you get more and more ghosting before eventually losing the 3D effect altogether. I started to watch Strictly Come Dancing on BBC HD in 3D and it looked excellent...a nice sharp image with nice 3D especially on the front camera which was setup very well to give a good Z-depth.

After initially trying the LG D234P, I must add that the LG DM2350D is a much nicer monitor. It is sturdier, has better inputs (face on rather than under) has a remote with a nice menu and the front panel controls are touch sensitve. I thought that the LG D2342P felt a bit cheaper. The inputs were awkward to get to and felt fragile and plastic, there was no remote and the panel buttons were of a basic click variety while the DM2350D has touch sensitive buttons on the front panel. The 3D effect was about the same for both monitors, but for the extra money, I would definitely recommend the DM2350D over the D2342P. It's a lot classier in all departments.

Finally I installed the Tridef Driver and it worked a treat. It recognised a couple of my games "Tiger Woods 08" and "Need for Speed Underground" and the driver worked straight away. I only tested the Golf but the default setting was perfect with a nice depth down the fairways and good layering of trees and bushes etc. The only bug was that each time the screen cut to the next tee shot, the left and right sides were separated at first and then became immediately interlaced. It only lasts a millisecond and isn't too distracting. The driver is very similar to the iz3d driver which I tested with the anaglyph output a few months back. Of course the passive 3D looks much better than the anaglyph, but the 3D depth is similar. It also comes with a Tri-Def Media Player which I don't really need. Stereoscopic Player does everything I need for 3D playback.

Gae

LG DM2350D

Received this set today, made strange manly noises as i opened the package. It is a very pretty TV, kinda wanted to sleep with it... no jokes.

Aesthetics:

Very slim, sleek, glossy, a subtle blueish power light on the front that can be kept on or switched off via the menu. There is a very small border round the screen at the top and sides makes the set look modern and stylish. The stand co-ordinates with the clear/silver line along the bottom so the screen in a way appears to float. The IR receiver is located on the lower left hand side at the front giving excellent connection to the remote, still works when i stand outside my house, don't really know why i tried that but its done now... Hardwired controls located on the lower right hand side, touch sensitive, functional, silky smooth.

Build Quality:

You know when you buy an ipod it feels like like it has been carved from nuggets of pure ipod? This is much the same, this TV is probably carved from chunks of a mythical ivory bear. Feels very sturdy mounted to a wall bracket or attached to the stand provided. The remote is rock hard like an Eskimo's nipples and it makes a satisfying click when the buttons are pressed.

Picture (2D):

The 2D picture in HD is crisp and clear as you would expect with high contrast ratios, effective dynamic contrast (makes blacks blacker than treacle) various different pre-defined picture settings as well as a high level of customization. If you cant find a setting that you like on this set... you are a total Melvin.

Freeview:

The built in freeview is very easy to use, easy to read with sensible controls. The only downside i can think of to this TV is that there is no built in PVR or HD freeview, but who really cares, for the quality and the price, you cant complain.

Audio:

Standard audio as you can expect wont melt your face BUT out of all the sets i have used of this size, this has the best sound quality and depth. Again the sound can be customized also there is a rather nifty Surround X feature that works well with movies and games alike.

3D:

The 3D technology on this TV is the best solution i have seen, cheap 3D glasses, flicker free viewing and high brightness. The 2D to 3D conversion is far better than i expected, works on freeview TV signals, PC input, movies from a USB stick, DVDs, Games you name it. I have played true 3D demo's through the USB connection, 3D Call Of Duty: Black Ops via an Xbox 360 and various Games and 3D Blu Rays via a PS3, all impressive, some more than others. However, you will need to be viewing from the correct position for the 3D to work properly and to avoid ghosting. You will only be able to have 2 people maximum able to view the 3D images at the same time. You will need a HDMI 1.4a cable for games consoles (£3.25 on Amazon).

Connectivity:

All connections are located at the rear apart from the CI slot on the left hand side. (Component YpBpr, VGA & PC audio, Headphone socket, 2x HDMI, SCART, TV Arial in, USB port, Optical Toslink & DC in.) Comes with power leads, VGA cable, 1x 3D specs 1x 3D clip on specs, TRI-DEF 3D software, even batteries for the remote. Can be connected to a PC or Mac via HDMI/VGA at a resolution of 1920x1080 (Full HD) no problems.

Overall:

By far the best TV i have ever owned, don't look around, don't explore the options, don't save your money for something reasonable, treat yourself!