Archive for the ‘CES’ Category

LG @CES 2013

January 12th, 2013 by LG Blog UK
 
Welcome to a brief look at all the cool, innovative tech and products we brought to CES this year. Including OLED, Ultra HD 4k2k displays and not forgetting our award winning 3D and Smart TV ranges, improved and upgraded ready for 2013! The current interest in our 84" ULTRA HD TV in the UK has been phenomenal. Its great to see the look on peoples faces when they see ultra 4k2k content for the first time on such a massive screen! "It's just like looking through a window" and "I thought HD was good until I saw this" are frequent remarks...
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OPTIMUS G SHINES WITH MULTIPLE INDUSTRY ACCOLADES

January 11th, 2013 by LG Blog UK
 
LG announced that its most advanced and feature-rich smartphone, Optimus G, has been recognized by the Consumer Electronics Show(CES) Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards in the Wireless Handsets Category. The Optimus G was awarded on the basis of its technical specifications, aesthetics, design and how the device compares in these categories to others in the market. Since its introduction in the third quarter of 2012, the Optimus G has received accolades from around the world. The smartphone received a Korea Electronic Show(KES) Innovation Award for its Zerogap Touch technology, which improves the durability and clarity of the display by...
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LG TO LEAD OLED AND ULTRA HD TV MARKETS

January 9th, 2013 by LG Blog UK
 
Speaking at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Havis Kwon, President and CEO of the LG Electronics’ Home Entertainment Company, outlined the company’s vision for the upcoming year and expressed confidence in LG’s ability to lead the next generation TV market. “2013 is an important year because for LG, it marks the beginning of a new TV era,” said Mr. Kwon. “With game-changing products such as the OLED TV and Ultra HD TV, we are in a strong position strategically to lead the industry. Delivery of our Ultra HD TV well before the competition and the imminent release of...
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WORLD’S FIRST LG CURVED OLED SCREEN

January 8th, 2013 by LG Blog UK
 
LG Electronics (LG) today demonstrated its continued OLED TV market leadership with a revolutionary curved model, the EA9800, shown for the first time here today at the 2013 International CES. Featuring proprietary WRGB technology, the incredibly thin display features a dramatic curved design and a vivid picture quality that is practically indiscernible from colours found in nature. The unique new EA9800 model features the industry's very first curved screen ergonomic design with full CINEMA 3D support. With a gentle inward flex, the entire screen surface is equidistant from the viewer's eyes, removing the problem of screen-edge visual distortion and detail loss....
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LG ELECTRONICS USHERS IN NEW AGE OF SMART HOME CONVERGENCE AT CES 2013

January 7th, 2013 by LG Blog UK
 
LG Electronics showcased the convenience-enhancing features of its Smart Home Service at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The advanced system combines the sophisticated media sharing technologies of SmartShare with the integrated home appliance management capabilities of SmartControl, enabling the user to take complete command of their smart home environment. Consumers can start their laundry, check what’s in the fridge, or have the floor vacuumed, all while they’re away from home. Additionally, it’s possible to control the washer or range oven from the couch with LG’s Smart TV and Magic Remote. Thanks to LG’s SmartControl app, household chores no...
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PANASONIC, IBM, SPECIFIC MEDIA, ABOX42, AND TECHNISAT EXPAND ‘BUILD ONCE, RUN EVERYWHERE’ SMART TV ALLIANCE ECOSYSTEM

January 7th, 2013 by LG Blog UK
 
Smart TV Alliance announced today that six new industry-leading manufacturers and solution providers joined the Alliance to stimulate cross-platform Smart TV applications and services. Consumers will enjoy a richer Smart TV experience with 3D video, the highest quality video and audio, and the greatest variety of content with applications created from a new software development kit (SDK) for 2013 TVs from global manufacturers. New Smart TV Alliance members include manufacturers Panasonic, ABOX42, and TechniSat, and solution providers IBM and Specific Media. They recognize the need for and value in being able to develop and provide apps across multiple platforms and...
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LG ADDS MORE ULTRA HD TV’S TO 2013 RANGE

January 5th, 2013 by LG Blog UK
 
LG Electronics (LG) will display its new Ultra HD TV lineup at CES 2013 in Las Vegas. The original 84-inch Ultra HD TV will be complemented by 55- and 65-inch screen models. The new sizes offer the same stellar resolution and immersive viewing experience as LG’s 84-inch Ultra HD TV, the winner of the “Best of Innovations” in the Video Display category at the 2013 International CES® Innovations Awards. LG was the first company to successfully commercialize Ultra HDTV technology, introducing the immersive set for sale to the public in August of this year. “LG continues to lead the way...
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LG’S PREMIUM IPS MONITOR LINEUP AT CES TO SET TONE FOR 2013

January 2nd, 2013 by LG Blog UK
 
LG Electronics (LG) will present it's collection of new IPS monitors at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The high calibre lineup features innovative concepts to meet the needs of the specialist and the everyday user. The impressive monitor selection comprises the UltraWide, ColorPrime and Touch 10, perfectly matched for entertainment, professional applications and touch-based interaction, respectively. All three models employ IPS technology to deliver exceptional next generation picture quality and set the benchmark for displays in 2013. “LG has focused on blending highly specialized functions with stellar IPS technology. These three monitors will push boundaries and...
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LG’S INGENIOUS SQUARE-SHAPED ROBOTIC VACUUMS TO ENTERTAIN AT CES 2013

January 2nd, 2013 by LG Blog UK
 
LG Electronics(LG) will showcase its newest square robotic vacuum cleaner in a most creative fashion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 8-11 in Las Vegas. A highly trained troupe of HOM-BOT SQUARE units will demonstrate their incredible maneuverability with a well-choreographed dance routine at select times over the period of the show. Aside from possessing superb dance skills, the HOM-BOT SQUARE offers a significant upgrade in cleaning performance, thanks primarily to LG’s newly designed Corner Master. This advanced feature set includes improved sensors and longer brushes, enabling it to reach the hard-to-get-to places that conventional cleaners just can’t....
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LG OLED ARRIVES!

January 2nd, 2013 by LG Blog UK
 
LG Electronics (LG) announced today that it will begin accepting pre-orders for its eagerly-awaited 55-inch class (54.6-inch diagonal) OLED TV (Model 55EM9700) in South Korea this month with deliveries scheduled to begin next month. Other markets where the revolutionary LG OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV will be available will be announced over the next several weeks along with their respective prices. The announcement comes just days before the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where an early version of the TV last year was awarded “Best of Show.” More than 1,400 LG retail stores in South Korea will begin accepting orders...
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