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Jan 7, 2009

LG Electronics’ Core Technologies Provide Value In Performance And Design For 2009 Hdtvs

Four core television technologies from LG Electronics – Invisible Speakers, AV Mode II, Clear Voice II, and Picture Wizard – enhance consumers’ entertainment experience by providing advanced audio-video performance and design across LG’s entire line of flat panel HDTV products.* These advanced technologies are easily accessed through an on-screen menu.

“Our core technologies add an extraordinary level of value to LG HDTVs,” said Tim Alessi, director of product development, LG Electronics USA. “Consumers are looking for HDTVs that not only look beautiful, but are also easy to set up and adjust…

Jan 7, 2009

LG Electronics Unveils Advanced LED Backlight Display Technology For LCD Hdtvs

LG LH90

LG Electronics today announced a large step forward in LCD HDTV picture quality with a series of technological advancements in “LED Backlighting” designed to enable a more robust picture without sacrificing performance. In short, LG’s LED innovations offer consumers advanced picture quality, smart energy savings and stylish design.

“Our advanced LED Backlight technology precisely controls the brightness of specific areas of the screen and coupled with our TruMotion 240Hz technology, creates an amazingly natural picture,” said Tim Alessi, director, product development, LG Electronics USA…

Jan 7, 2009

LG Electronics First To Unveil ‘broadband Hdtvs’ That Instantly Stream Movies From Netflix

LG Electronics today extended its groundbreaking partnership with Netflix, Inc., as the two companies announced the first broadband-enabled HDTVs with Netflix streaming software embedded directly in the TV, requiring no external device. LG’s new LCD and plasma “Broadband HDTVs” will display the growing library of movies, TV episodes and high-definition (HD) content that Netflix members can watch instantly directly on the TV with Ethernet connectivity.

Available this spring, the new LCD and plasma HDTVs will join the LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player, the first Blu-ray disc player to stream movies instantly from Netflix…

Jan 7, 2009

LG Electronics’ 2009 HDTV Lines Feature Smart Technologies, Beautiful Viewing Experience

LG Electronics today unveiled 12 stylish new HDTV product lines – nine series of LCD models and three plasma series – with screens ranging from 19- to 60-inch class sizes. Each of these HDTVs blends a refined design with smart technologies to elevate and personalize the home theater experience. The entire line is being introduced this week at the 2009 International CES®, Booth #8214, Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center.

Many of LG’s HDTV series incorporate advanced technologies – such as LED Backlighting, TruMotion 240Hz and wireless capabilities…

Jan 7, 2009

LG Electronics Introduces Broadband Hdtvs With ‘netcast™ Entertainment Access’

LG Electronics today announced two new HDTV series with NetCast™ Entertainment Access that offer instant streaming of movies, TV shows, video, and a Widget-based user experience via Ethernet connectivity directly to the television. Through new alliances with Yahoo!, Netflix, and YouTube™, consumers can instantly stream an almost endless catalogue of entertainment from viral videos and movies to photo sharing Web sites without the need of a separate PC*…

Jan 7, 2009

LG Electronics Elevates LCD HDTV Picture Quality With ‘trumotion 240hz’ Technology

LG Electronics’ new “TruMotion 240Hz” technology delivers an exceptional, natural picture with vivid color and ultra-fast motion picture response times. With this new LCD HDTV technology, consumers are treated to a beautiful viewing experience that requires less picture processing and earns the new Energy Star® rating, all without sacrificing design…

Dec 17, 2008

Panasonic Opens Doors Of Its Living In HD Community To Connect And Inspire

Panasonic VIERA

Panasonic, a market and technology leader in High Definition consumer and digital electronics products, today launched a new online social networking community -- www.LivinginHD.com – inspired by the company’s successful Living In High Definition Family program.

The interactive forum is designed to inspire ideas and spark conversation among people across the country, including current Living in HD Family program participants, through videos, photos, project ideas and community dialogue…

Dec 1, 2008

Sharp Reveals AQUOS Experience And Gives Hope During Holiday Season

Sharp AQUOS

Sharp Electronics reveals a groundbreaking tower of AQUOS Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) televisions - the AQUOS Experience - in Grand Central Terminal, New York City’s treasured landmark. As presenting sponsor of the Grand Central Terminal Kaleidoscope Light Show, Sharp designed the AQUOS Experience, which will be on display throughout the month of December, enhancing the holiday atmosphere in the terminal. As part of this initiative, Sharp will be making a significant donation to The HOPE Program, a charity that equips its participants with the skills they need to find, keep, and advance in jobs…

Nov 20, 2008

Pioneer Celebrates Hollywood's Creative Visions On Black Friday Or "KURO Friday"

Pioneer BDP-05FD

With consumers planning to staycation and take more vacations at home this year, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is re-coining Black Friday, “KURO Friday” to celebrate the unsung heroes in Hollywood who help deliver amazing entertainment, rich with color and dynamic sound…

Oct 15, 2008

Panasonic Releases Arrival Of First TRU2WAY Hdtvs At Retail

Panasonic TH-42PZ80Q

Panasonic, the consumer electronics industry leader in the development and application of tru2way technology, and Comcast Corporation, the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications today announced the arrival of the first tru2way VIERA HDTVs at Abt Electronics in Glenview, IL and officially declared the tru2way platform active in Chicago and Denver.

Tru2way technology is being used to create a common software platform that will enable cable companies, consumer electronics companies, content developers, network programmers and others to extend interactivity to the TV set and other kinds of devices…