LG’s CINEMA 3D technology and Smart TV: A Computer TV

[NEW GADGET] LG has just announced their 2011’s television line up and they are very focus on two points; 3D technology and Smart TV.

3D TV continues to be known for bad viewing angles and LG tries to remedy that with it’s Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology in LG’s CINEMA 3D TVs which brings about a more comfortable viewing experience. FPR is made to be different from the original 3D Active Shutter technology. But LG continues to make available 3D TVs with the Active Shutter technology and priced them below that of the FPR.

On the Smart TV’s end, we are looking at a computer TV where you to get the following, taken from the press release but I thought sums up just what LG’s Smart TV is about;

“LG will also be launching the LG App Store later this year where users can download lifestyle, entertainment and news applications. The LG Smart TV also comes with a web browser[7] so that consumers can surf the Internet while watching TV, without the use of a notebook. Additionally, LG’s Smart Share function allows users to wirelessly stream content from their PCs and other compatible devices for viewing on their television screen.

LG will be partnering with local content providers to launch premium content for consumers in Q3 this year.”

But what’s more interesting is LG’s Magic Motion Remote Control, which is bundled with some models only. This remote control actually works like Playstation Move! That allows you to point at the TV and select options on the menu and probably surf the net as well. LG didn’t just stop there; there will be a QWERTY keyboard application available on iOS and Android app store.

The recommended retail price is out together with it’s press release. And go to the end of the post (hit the “see rest of the post” link) for more pricing, specifications and promotion on the new LG TVs.

Model

Features

Availability

Suggested Retail Price

LW6500

(47”, 55” and 65”)

· Full HD LED Plus (except 65”)

· LG CINEMA 3D

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

65” in July 2011

65”: $9.999

55”: $4,999

47”: $3,499

LW5700

(42”, 47” and 55”)

· Full HD LED Plus

· LG CINEMA 3D

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

55”: $4,599

47”: $3,099

42”: $1,999

LV5500

(42” only)

· Full HD LED

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

$1,699

LV3730

(32”, 37”, 42”, 47” and 55”)

· Full HD LED

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

55”: $3,999

47”: $2,299

42”: $1,499

37”: $1,399

32”: $999

LV2130

(32”)

· LED model

May 2011

$799

PZ950

(60”)

· Full HD plasma equipped with 3D Active Shutter technology

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

$3,999

PZ570

(50”)

· Full HD plasma equipped with 3D Active Shutter technology

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

$2,299

PW450

(42” and 50”)

· HD ready plasma equipped with 3D Active Shutter technology

May 2011

50”: $1,899

42”: $1,299

PT250

(42” and 50”)

· HD ready plasma model

May 2011

50”: $1,299

42”: $799

LK450

(32” and 42”)

· Full HD LCD model

May 2011

42”: $1,049

32”: $699

LK330

(32”)

· HD ready LCD model

May 2011

$569

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LG ELECTRONICS UNVEILS NEXT GENERATION TELEVISIONS

FEATURING CINEMA 3D AND LG SMART TV

LG’s 2011 TV Lineup Promises to Transform the Way Consumers are Entertained

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SINGAPORE, April 28 2011 -- LG Electronics, a global leader and technology innovator in flat panel displays and audio-video devices, today announced the launch of its 2011 TV range for the Singapore market, delivering cutting edge innovations that promise to transform the way consumers enjoy televisions at home. Featuring LG’s proprietary CINEMA 3D technology and LG Smart TV[1] functions, the new 2011 range will feature 11 series of LED, LCD and Plasma TVs to suit the entertainment needs of every individual, with more to be rolled out throughout the year.

Leading the lineup is the new LG LW6500, a Full HD edge LED CINEMA 3D TV equipped with LG Smart TV. The sleek TV brings 3D enjoyment to a new level with the employment of 3D technology similar to that used in cinemas, thus bringing to consumers greater comfort and convenience while enjoying their favourite 3D titles. With Smart TV, consumers are also able to access content and applications without hassle through a specially designed user interface as well as the new Magic Motion Remote Control[2] that simplifies control with a simple point and click.

“We are proud to be able to set new standards in the market with the launch of LG’s new CINEMA 3D TVs and LG Smart TVs,” said Mr. Arthur Huang, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, LG Electronics Singapore. “These new features will enhance the home entertainment experience for our consumers without compromising on visual quality for both 2D and 3D images. Along with upcoming Blu-ray players and home theatre systems equipped with the latest Smart technologies and advanced features, LG is set to cement its lead in the local market.”

LG CINEMA 3D TV – evolution of 3D for homes

Taking 3D to new heights, the LG CINEMA 3D TV looks set to greatly improve 3D experience for home viewers with crisper images and wider viewing angles that was not previously possible with active shutter technology. The use of Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology in LG’s CINEMA 3D TVs brings about a more comfortable viewing experience with a polorised plate on the panel, coupled with the use of polarised glasses by viewers. The technology optimises the separation of images for the left and right eye, and the images are then filtered through the glasses to give viewers a better 3D effect with minimal cross talk.

The new LG CINEMA 3D TV is also able to display brighter and clearer 3D pictures than conventional 3D displays with the inclusion of the new Light Boost technology. This brightness enhancement film maximises lighting from LED backlight to maintain the full brightness and picture quality of the original source. Compared to conventional 3D displays, the Light Boost technology is able to deliver brightness of 150 nits, twice of what conventional 3D TVs can deliver, without increasing power consumption. For the reproduction of smoother 3D images, TruMotion 200Hz[3] is featured on the flagship LG LW6500 series, which results in elimination of image blur and enables consumers to enjoy even the fastest action sequences in 3D. Consumers who are worried about the loss of image quality of high-definition content in 3D need not worry with the new LG CINEMA 3D range, as the new TVs are able to ensure no signal loss in Full HD 3D source with LG’s very own 3D picture enhancement algorithm.

A common challenge faced by consumers using active shutter 3D technology is the inflexible viewing positions and limited viewing angles. With LG’s CINEMA 3D TV, consumers can experience 3D images without restrictions on positions as the viewing angle has been increased to 180o horizontally. Users may sit, lean or even lie comfortably on their couches to enjoy true-to-life 3D images, and up to 20 viewers are able to enjoy 3D on LG CINEMA 3D TVs[4].

For users who find discomfort in viewing 3D on active shutter models, LG’s CINEMA 3D technology delivers a virtually blur-free and flicker-free 3D picture, which reduces the possibility of dizziness or nausea. Also, LG’s CINEMA 3D TVs are the world’s first 3D TVs to be confirmed to deliver flicker free and crosstalk free images by TÜV and Intertek. The new LG CINEMA 3D TVs also employ the use of affordable, lightweight polarised glasses that weigh only 16 grams, almost half the weight of conventional active shutter glasses. These glasses do not need to be powered by batteries, helping consumers to save in the long run. Additionally, the LG LW6500 (LG 47LW6500) series with CINEMA 3D has been awarded with the CNET Asia Editor’s Choice Awards for delivering “one of the best 3D performances around”[5].

LG Smart TV - “Point, Click, Control, Simply Smarter”

Along with LG CINEMA 3D TVs, LG has also rolled out TVs equipped with LG Smart TV technologies. As consumers are growing to be more connected than ever before, LG Smart TVs brings the best of the Internet straight into televisions, so individuals can have access to a wealth of content with simple controls.

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“LG understands that consumers are looking for a simple yet intuitive way to access their favourite content,” commented Mr. Huang. “The LG Smart TV focuses on delivering a simple yet comprehensive entertainment experience for homes, where every family member is able to enjoy and experience their favourite programs or applications with a few simple steps, making their TVs smarter than ever before.”

clip_image005A simple dashboard is the gateway to the LG Smart TV experience. Users are able to have a quick glance of what is available on the Home Dashboard. Selecting their preferred content is as easy as the wave of the hand with the motion controlled Magic Motion Remote Control[6]. Users can simply point the remote at the screen, move the cursor to the desired option and then click to make their selection. An additional QWERTY keyboard application is available for download on Android smartphones or iPhone for consumers who prefer the convenience of controlling their TVs via their mobile phones.

Building upon the pioneering NetCast Entertainment Access offered last year, LG’s Smart TV platform provides access to endless entertainment options from providers including:

  • ESPN Star – The latest international sporting news from the most renowned sports portal direct to your TV
  • YouTube – Instantly streams millions of Web videos directly from the Internet.
  • CNBC - Leading broadcast news agency providing the latest on stock markets, business information and breaking news headlines
  • CNET – Low down on the newest consumer electronic products; featuring in-depth product reviews and product guides
  • UCTV.fm – Bringing an exciting mix of entertainment, celeb gossip and fresh music and great classics straight to your LG Smart TV
  • STUFF – Gadget reviews, technology news and latest technology trends – all from the leading premier technology publication internationally.
  • Autocar – The world’s oldest motoring publication providing the latest content for the motor fans
  • Google Maps TMCan’t find a location? Turn to Google Maps to find out exactly where it is
  • Accedo – Consumers can access Accedo’s leading library of TV apps which covers games, lifestyle, news and even communication service
  • PicasaTMView and edit your favourite photographs easily with Picasa
  • Facebook – Connect with your friends with the world’s most popular social utility portal
  • AccuWeather – Know the weather before you step out with AccuWeather, which provides not only local weather information but also international weather forecasts.
  • vTuner – Stream “live” Internet radio broadcasts from over the world straight from your TV
  • Viewster – On-demand movie distribution service for subscribers
  • Twitter – Tweet in 140 characters or less on the LG Home Dashboard to share your thoughts about what you are watching with your friends instantaneously
  • I-Play – Leading game developer with popular strategy game titles such as Cake Mania, Bubble Town and more for PC, mobile and now for TVs
  • MLB TV – For the latest in baseball, MLB TV brings every out-of-market game “live” to consumers

LG will also be launching the LG App Store later this year where users can download lifestyle, entertainment and news applications. The LG Smart TV also comes with a web browser[7] so that consumers can surf the Internet while watching TV, without the use of a notebook. Additionally, LG’s Smart Share function allows users to wirelessly stream content from their PCs and other compatible devices for viewing on their television screen.

LG will be partnering with local content providers to launch premium content for consumers in Q3 this year.

In addition to the LG LW6500 series, the following models will be available in Singapore (please refer to Factsheet for more information):

Model

Features

Availability

Suggested Retail Price

LW6500

(47”, 55” and 65”)

· Full HD LED Plus (except 65”)

· LG CINEMA 3D

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

65” in July 2011

65”: $9.999

55”: $4,999

47”: $3,499

LW5700

(42”, 47” and 55”)

· Full HD LED Plus

· LG CINEMA 3D

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

55”: $4,599

47”: $3,099

42”: $1,999

LV5500

(42” only)

· Full HD LED

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

$1,699

LV3730

(32”, 37”, 42”, 47” and 55”)

· Full HD LED

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

55”: $3,999

47”: $2,299

42”: $1,499

37”: $1,399

32”: $999

LV2130

(32”)

· LED model

May 2011

$799

PZ950

(60”)

· Full HD plasma equipped with 3D Active Shutter technology

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

$3,999

PZ570

(50”)

· Full HD plasma equipped with 3D Active Shutter technology

· LG Smart TV

May 2011

$2,299

PW450

(42” and 50”)

· HD ready plasma equipped with 3D Active Shutter technology

May 2011

50”: $1,899

42”: $1,299

PT250

(42” and 50”)

· HD ready plasma model

May 2011

50”: $1,299

42”: $799

LK450

(32” and 42”)

· Full HD LCD model

May 2011

42”: $1,049

32”: $699

LK330

(32”)

· HD ready LCD model

May 2011

$569

From 28 April 2011 to 29 May 2011, every purchase of a LG CINEMA 3D TV (LW6500 and LW5700) of above 42” will entitle consumers to four pairs of CINEMA 3D glasses, a Magic Motion Remote Control and a WiFi dongle.

For more information, visit:

· Corporate website: www.lg.com

· LG CINEMA 3D TV microsite: http://www.lg.com/sg/cinema3d

· LG Smart TV microsite: www.lg.com/sg/smarttv

· LG Home Entertainment Singapore Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lgsingapore

· Global YouTube page: http://www.whylg3dtv.com


[1] Selected models only

[2] Add-on accessory for selected models only

[3] Available only on 47” and 55” LW6500

[4] Dependent on layout and viewing distances

[5] Excerpt from CNET Asia review of LG 47LW6500 (47-inch LCD), 15 April 2011

[6] Additional accessory for selected LG Smart TV models

[7] Web browser to be available only in Q3 2011

 

FACTSHEET – LG Electronics Singapore Home Entertainment 2011 TV Lineup

· All information correct as of 28 April 2011

· Specifications and pricing are subjected to change

Model number

Features

Promotion
(28 Apr – 20 June 2011)

RRP

General availability in Singapore

LW6500

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· Equipped with CINEMA 3D and LG Smart TV

· Full HD (1920 x 1080) edge LED Plus

· Features 3D Light Boost for brighter 3D visuals (150 nits)

· TruMotion 200Hz (47” & 55”); TruMotion 100Hz (65”)

· 2D to 3D conversion

· 9,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio (55”,47”); 5,000,000:1 dynamic Contrast ration (65”)

· DLNA certified, WiFi enabled

· Supports USB 2.0 (x2), HDMI (x4)

· Awarded CNET Asia’s Editor’s Choice award in April 2011

· Available in 47”, 55” and 65”

· 4 pairs of Cinema 3D glasses

· Magic Motion Remote Control

· Wireless dongle

65”: $9.999

55”: $4,999

47”: $3,499

1st week of May

65” variant to be available in July

 
           

Model number

Features

Promotion
(28 Apr – 20 June 2011)

RRP

General availability in Singapore

LW5700

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· Equipped with CINEMA 3D and LG Smart TV

· Full HD (1920 x 1080) edge LED Plus

· Features 3D Light Boost for brighter 3D visuals (150 nits)

· TruMotion 100Hz

· Infinite 3D Surround sound for deeper

audio field

· 2D to 3D conversion

· 8,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

· DLNA certified, WiFi enabled

· Supports USB 2.0 (x2), HDMI (x4)

· Available in 42”, 47” and 55”

· 4 pairs of Cinema 3D glasses

· Magic Motion Remote Control

· Wireless dongle

55”: $4,599

47”: $3,099

42”: $1,999

1st week of May

           

Model number

Features

Promotion
(28 Apr – 20 June 2011)

RRP

General availability in Singapore

LV5500

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· Equipped with LG Smart TV

· Full HD (1920 x 1080) edge LED

· 5,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

· TruMotion 100Hz

· Infinite 3D Surround sound for deeper

audio field

· Supports USB 2.0 (x2), HDMI (x4)

· Available only in 42”

· Magic Motion Remote Control

· Wireless dongle

$1,699

1st week of May

LV3730

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· Equipped with LG Smart TV

· Full HD (1920 x 1080) edge-LED

· 4,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

· Infinite 3D Surround sound for deeper

audio field

· Supports USB 2.0 (x1), HDMI (x3)

· Available in 32”, 37”, 42”, 47” and 55”

Promotion applicable only for 42”, 47” and 55” models:

· Magic Motion Remote Control

· OR Wireless dongle

55”: $3,999

47”: $2,299

42”: $1,499

37”: $1,399

32”: $999

1st week of May

Model number

Features

Promotion
(28 Apr – 20 June 2011)

RRP

General availability in Singapore

LV2130

· HD ready (1366 x 768) edge LED

· Supports USB 2.0 (x1), HDMI (x1)

· Available in 32”

N/A

$799

1st week of May

Promotion
(28 Apr – 20 June 2011)

 

Promotion
(28 Apr – 20 June 2011)

 

PZ950

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· Active shutter 3D TV equipped with LG Smart TV

· Full HD (1920 x 1080)

· Featuring LG’s 600Hz Sub-field Driving feature for smoother pictures and 3D XD Engine ® for accurate colour reproduction

· TruBlack filter for enhanced black levels

· 5,000,000: 1 contrast ratio

· DLNA and WiFi enabled

· Supports USB (x2), HDMI (x2)

· 2D to 3D conversion

· THX 3D and 2D display certification

· Infinite 3D Surround sound for deeper audio field

· Borderless appearance - bezel measuring just 1.18” wide and a depth of less than 2 inches

· Available only in 60”

· 2 pairs of 3D glasses

· Magic Motion Remote Control

· Wireless dongle

$3,999

1st week of May

               

Promotion
(28 Apr – 20 June 2011)

 

Promotion
(28 Apr – 20 June 2011)

 

PZ570

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· Active shutter 3D TV equipped with LG Smart TV

· Full HD (1920 x 1080)

· Featuring LG’s 600Hz Sub-field Driving feature for smoother pictures and 3D XD Engine ® for accurate colour reproduction

· 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio

· DLNA and Wi Fi enabled

· DVR feature (digital only)

· Infinite 3D Surround sound for deeper

· audio field

· 2D to 3D conversion

· Supports USB (x2), HDMI (x1)

· Available only in 50”

· 2 pairs of 3D glasses

· Magic Motion Remote Control

$2,299

1st week of May

PW450

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· 3D Plasma model on Active Shutter technology

· HD ready (1024 x 768)

· 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio

· Featuring LG’s 600Hz Sub-field Driving feature for smoother pictures and 3D XD Engine ® for accurate colour reproduction

· 2D to 3D conversion

· Supports USB (x1), HDMI (x1)

· Available in 42” and 50”

· 2 pairs of 3D glasses

50”: $1,899

42”: $1,299

1st week of May

Promotion
(28 Apr – 20 June 2011)

 

 

 

PT250

· HD ready (1024 x 768) plasma model

· Featuring LG’s 600Hz Sub-field Driving feature for smoother pictures

· 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio

· Supports USB (x1), HDMI (x1)

· Available in 42” and 50”

N/A

50”: $1,299

42”: $799

1st week of May

LK450

· Full HD (1920 x 1080) LCD

· 100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

· Supports USB 2.0 (x1), HDMI (x1)

· Features Smart Energy Saving Plus (Backlight control and Intelligent Sensor)

· Available in 32” and 42”

N/A

42”: $1,049

32”: $699

1st week of May

                       

Model number

Features

Promotion
(28 Apr – 20 June 2011)

RRP

General availability in Singapore

LK330

· HD-ready (1366 x 768) LCD

· Supports USB (x1), HDMI (x1)

· Available in 32” only

N/A

$569

1st week of May


Accessories list for 2011 LG TV

Accessories

RRP

General Availability

 

Accessories

RRP

General Availability

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AG-F210
Basic CINEMA 3D glasses (pack of 2)

$20

May 2011

 

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AG-S250
Active shutter 3D glasses

$180

May 2011

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AG-F215
CINEMA 3D Glasses Party Pack
(pack of 5)

$50

May 2011

 

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AN-WF100
Wi-fi dongle

$80

May 2011

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AG-F220
Clip-on CINEMA 3D glasses

$20

May 2011

 

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AN-MR200
Magic Motion Remote Control

$120

May 2011

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AG-F270
Limited edition Alain Mikli CINEMA 3D glasses

$400

May 2011

 

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AN-VC300
Video call camera

$300

Q3 2011

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