Archive for the ‘IT Products’ Category

LG ANNOUNCES FOURTH-QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2011 FINANCIAL RESULTS

February 1st, 2012 by Dave@LGUK
 
Quarterly Results Reflect Record-High Flat Panel TV Shipments, Strong Appliances Revenues and Profitable Mobile Business LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced fourth quarter 2011 consolidated revenues of KRW 13.81 trillion (USD 12.05 billion) with an operating profit of KRW 23 billion (USD 20 million). Quarter-on-quarter revenue growth reflected strong performance in home entertainment and home appliances with improved operating profit in the mobile and TV businesses. Unaudited consolidated financial results, based on IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) for the period ending Dec. 31, 2011, showed a net loss of KRW 112 billion (USD 97.73 million) in the quarter, primarily due to a loss...
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NEW LINE-UP OF MONITORS FROM LG TAKES FULL ADVANTAGE OF IPS

December 22nd, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its 2012 IPS monitor line-up at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next month. LG’s new IPS monitors will provide consumers with the most optimal 3D viewing solution, offering immersive 3D viewing with higher resolutions from wider viewing angles. The new IPS monitors are divided into the DM92, DM82 and DM52 series, in addition to the D43 3D monitor. “The quality and technological superiority of LG’s 3D display products are second to none, according to the findings of internationally renowned research organizations and respected media outlets,” said Havis Kwon, President and CEO of...
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LG IT SOLUTIONS AND UBISOFT LAUNCH NEW PARTNERSHIP

November 15th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
Slough, Berkshire, 15 November, 2011 – LG Electronics (LG) and leading videogame publisher Ubisoft have partnered to launch a new consumer promotion in UK and Ireland, to give away one free copy of the Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood PC game with every purchase of the LG D2342P 23” 3D monitor. Running from the 1st November through to the 7th December, this offer is reflective of the strong partnership between LG and Ubisoft and the efforts and commitment of both companies to provide the ultimate 3D gaming experience with their products. LG, a leading manufacturer of 3D products, has a...
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LG EMBRACES IPS PANEL TECHNOLOGY FOR A NEW STANDARD IN MONITOR PERFORMANCE

September 28th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
LG Electronics (LG) has introduced a new monitor series based on in-plane switching (IPS) technology, the IPS5. The IPS5 series is the latest version of the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Award winning monitor line-ups of the IPS1 and IPS6 series. The IPS5 series has been upgraded with expert colour calibration to ensure that colours remain sharp and true. The IPS5 series is equipped with outstanding colour reproduction technology intended for enterprise customers and photographers who require bright and realistic images. “We’re committed to continually improving all aspects of our monitors with the best technology currently available,” said Havis Kwon, President...
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Windows 8 sees the light of day

June 7th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
We recently covered the news that the Windows Phone 7 OS was getting an update currently named Mango that addressed many of the problems with the current mobile OS. Well Microsoft have announced their new OS, code named Windows 8, at the D9 conference. Borrowing heavily from the Windows Phone 7 OS, Windows 8 is a touchscreen interface that looks specifically designed with tablet use in mind, despite clearly stating that it will be compatible with tablets, laptops and conventional desktop PCs. The biggest change from current Windows interfaces is the decision to replace the classis ‘Start’ homescreen that has been...
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LG Top Global Sales of LED Monitors

May 4th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
In 2009 LED monitors shared just 1% of the monitor market, by 2010 this had leaped forward to 10%. Always trying to remain ahead of the trend LG were well placed to capitalize on this growing market by heavily investing in the growing LED monitor, backed by a multi-national campaign called ‘Show Your Sincerity’ that encouraged 2,073,600 people to submit a moving personal story – one for each pixel on 2010’s LED monitors. By tapping into the market early and supporting the range with a heartfelt campaign LG have proudly announced that in 2010 we were the world’s market leader in...
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Introducing LG’s Cinema 3D Monitors

April 27th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
We’ve been talking a lot about Cinema 3D™ TV on the blog recently, as this is where we believe the future of 3D lies. Well we have now added to our Cinema 3D range with the release of two Cinema 3D Monitors – the D41P and D42P. Equipped with our Film Patterned Retarder technology (FPR), the monitors offer a brighter display, clearer images, and a certified “Flicker-Free” 3D picture resulting in a comfortable 3D experience. Awarded the “Flicker-Free” certification from TÜV and Intertek, two of Europe’s top safety certification agencies, recognizing that our Cinema 3D™  monitors are largely flicker-free, something that...
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CES 2011: Walking in a Techie Wonderland

February 28th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
Regular readers of the blog will know that early January belongs to the Consumer Electronics Show – the most important three days annually on any techies calendar. Taking place annually in Las Vegas, CES is the place where the world’s tech titans come together to impress the crowds and dictate the course of technology over the next year. Naturally LG were present and by all accounts it was a good year, with plenty of positive media buzz matched with an impressive haul of CES innovation awards. Best of Innovations Awards: NANO Full LED 3D Smart TV (LW9500) In the first...
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Introducing the LG HX330G pocket projector

February 24th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
As I settled myself into my hard earned seat on the tube this morning I opened today’s copy of Shortlist magazine as I avoided eye contact with those standing envious of my seat. As I flicked through my eye was caught by their coverage of LG’s new HX330G pocket projector, so much so that I felt the need to research further and share my findings. The 16cm by 6cm compact projector is designed with multimedia presentations in mind due to its portable nature, built in media centre and FM transmitter that can be used to utilize any nearby audio system with...
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NAS – an affordable solution to backing up your data

January 25th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
I’m sure everyone reading this has experienced that moment when a document they are writing crashes and you lose half of what you have written. Depending on the circumstances this can be mildly irritating or infuriating. Well, imagine losing, not only the document you are working on, but all your documents, music, correspondence and even your much cherished photographs. This is easily done, be it by losing your laptop or having it stolen, or the data is wiped accidentally or there is a hardware malfunction. Each of these can result in significant financial loss as well as a lot of stress...
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