One thing is for sure – this ain’t your father’s Lucky Goldstar.
As we reported from press conference day, LG is a real force to be reckoned with, and they’re giving the other players a real run for the money on design, functionality, and price. It was very apparent as we walked through their booth.
As has been a theme with LG in years past, they continue to lead on showing mobile TV on a variety of phone devices, showing MediaFlo (on GSM, CDMA, etc.) and ATSC Mobile DTV.
LG’s definitely a leading proponent of the Connected Home (a major theme in this year’s show). Their booth drives that home visually…
Plasma and LCD broadband TVs plus wireless HD, broadband TV
Building on the success of its BD300 Network Blu-ray player that streams Netflix, LG has introduced two new Network BD players and three Network BD home theater systems with expanded content options and wireless connectivity.
And proving that this ain’t your father’s Lucky Goldstar, they even have B&O-esque designs for DVD players.
LG was awarded a CES Best of Innovations Award in the mobile handset category for its touch screen phone, the LG Dare – while booth attendees also gravitated to the LG-GD910, LG’s wristwatch-style 3G phone.
Check back for Part 2 of the LG booth tour where we take a closer look at home theater solutions.
Where to see it:
- Central 8214