S Video is outdated. Technology changes quickly and your friend would be right had you purchased your TV 10 years ago. But HDMI is now the norm. So enjoy your TV and tell your friend to do his research!
I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED 42LGLH90QR FULL LED-LCD TV. I AM VERY MUCH SATISFIES WITHS ITS PERFORMANCE,UNTIL A FRIEND OF MINE SAID THAT IT DOESNT HAVE A S VIDEO INPUT. NOW I AM VERY MUCH AFRAID THAT DID I CREATE BLUNDER BY BUYING THIS TV? WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF S VIDEO? IS S VIDEO SIGNAL THE BEST OF ALL CONNECTIONS(HDMI/USB/ ETC) HOW WOULD I MISS S VIDEO?

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