LG 42LC2RR 'Time Machine' LCD HDTV

The one thing I remember about VCRs, in the good old days, is how annoying it was to set a recording timer just to have it reset back to the "12:00" display every time I turned it back on. Though the LG 'Time Machine' isn't all that bad, it still puts you through a hell lot of options before you can get some recording done. It works, but it could have been easier. Playing back the video is as simple as selecting the right option from the list of files. The PIP (picture-in-picture) function of the TV allows you to watch video from another source while you monitor your recording in a little viewing window.

At Rs. 1,40,000 the price of the TV is at par with the Sony Bravia series of the same price, which is more or less the average price for a good 42" TV. The recording function is an added sweet bonus. But in the end the comparatively dull image quality makes it hard to recommend it as a must have.