CES Las Vegas has ended for this year, but there is still so much to report regarding what LG showed and what LG is planning for the year ahead. We will continue to be adding new releases and innovation to the blog this week.

CES was a great success for us, not only because we got to show off a range of our amazing new releases, but also because we won 15 prestigious CES  innovation awards, including ‘Best of’ recognition in the online audio/video content category.’

LG’s honorees for the 2010 International CES are: (Please note that not all of these will be launched in the UK.)

Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology

• 47-inch class* LG INFINIA LE8500 Full LED Slim LCD HDTV (47LE8500) – Wireless-ready Full LED Slim HDTV that offers a single-layer design combined with an energy saving technology including Local Dimming, environmentally friendlier and recyclable materials and LG’s Intelligent Sensor function.

Video Displays

• 47-inch class* LG INFINIA LE8500 Full LED Slim LCD HDTV (47LE8500) – Full HD 1080p HDTV featuring uni-layer design with a slim bezel, Full LED Slim technology with Local Dimming, TruMotion 240Hz and THX Display Certification. Also includes NetCast™ Entertainment Access for limitless entertainment content options**, DLNA, wireless broadband capabilities, two USB ports and is wireless HD ready.
• 47-inch class* LG INFINIA Full LED Slim LCD HDTV (47LE9500) – Full HD 1080p HDTV featuring uni-layer design with ultra-slim (8.5MM) bezel, Full LED Slim technology with Local Dimming, TruMotion 480Hz and THX Display Certification. Also includes NetCast Entertainment Access for limitless entertainment content options**, DLNA, wireless broadband capabilities, two USB ports and is wireless HD ready.

Online Audio/Video Content

• · 47-inch class* LG INFINIA Full LED Slim LCD HDTV (47LE9500) – Wireless-ready HDTV that incorporates a dramatic new design and offers consumers a limitless entertainment experience through NetCast Entertainment Access**.  Also features Full LED Slim technology with Local Dimming, TruMotion 480Hz and THX Display Certification. (Best of Innovations for this category)

• 47-inch class* LG INFINIA Wireless-ready LED Plus LCD HDTV (47LE7500) – Combines contemporary design with wireless connectivity and access to thousands of entertainment options with NetCast Entertainment Access**.  
• 47-inch class* LG INFINIA Wireless-ready LED Plus LCD HDTV (47LE7500) – Combines contemporary design with wireless connectivity and access to thousands of wireless entertainment options with NetCast Entertainment Access**.  LED Plus technology with Local Dimming, TruMotion 120Hz and THX Display Certification.
• Wi-Fi Network Blu-ray Disc Player with Media Library (BD590) – Features a Media Library using an integrated 250GB HDD, allowing consumers to download and save movies from the VUDU movie service, archive their personal CD collection with the convenient Music ID feature powered by Gracenote, as well as save and view personal movies and photos.

Video Components

• 60-inch class* Slim Bezel Plasma HDTV (60PK550) – Full HD 1080p series features TruSlim Frame and slim profile for a clean, modern look and one of the world’s slimmest bezels at just 0.9 inches.  Also incorporates an Anti-Reflection Filter, Dual XD Engine, a “Skin Glass” system, TruMotion 600Hz, Intelligent Sensor technology for energy savings and USB 2.0 for additional content viewing options.
• Wi-Fi Network Blu-ray Disc Player with Media Library (BD590) – Features a Media Library using an integrated 250GB HDD, allowing consumers to download and save movies from the VUDU movie service, archive their personal CD collection with the convenient Music ID feature powered by Gracenote, as well as save and view personal movies and photos.

Audio Components

• Blu-ray Home Theater (LHB335) – A Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System featuring Pure HD audio performance, including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Advanced Digital Out, LG’s NetCast Entertainment Access and a stylish design that can integrate with any décor.

Home Networking

• Wireless Network Blu-ray Disc Player (BD570) – Combines a sleek crystal-edge design, great Blu-ray performance and NetCast Entertainment Access for a superior home entertainment experience.
• Network Attached Storage (N2B1) – Network Storage device with built-in Blu-ray drive allows consumers to safely store and securely share multiple files.

High Performance Audio

• Wireless Home Theater System (HB994PK) – Wireless Blu-ray Home Theater System combines wireless transmission technology with enhanced audio quality for an immersive Blu-ray home theater system offering nearly unlimited entertainment options through NetCast Entertainment Access**.

Home Appliances

• Upright Bag-less Vacuum Cleaner (VF7911CW) – Features a motorized dust compression system to help make homes cleaner. The dust compresses into a cube so that the dust dosn’t spray everywhere when it is taken out of the machine.
• 4-Door Bottom Freezer Refrigerator (LMX28994ST) – Offers ultimate convenience and organization with auto open/close freezer drawers and an innovative upper freezer drawer that converts from a freezer to refrigerator compartment.

Mobile Phones

• LG eXpo (GW 820) – The first 1GHZ processor smart phone in the United States. The 1. 8 ounce mobile phone is the first phone in the North America to support an optional integrated Pico projector. The Pico Projector snaps onto the back of the device and allows users to share presentations, slideshows and even online videos straight from their mobile phone.  Loaded with Windows Mobile® 6.5 Professional to help power users stay more connected with email, calendar and Microsoft® Office Mobile and features a 5.0 mega pixel camera with built-in auto flash.