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LG Press Conference part 1: Skype Deal and new Blu-ray Players

LG Electronics began CES with a standing room-only press conference and news that LG’s 2010 HDTVs with NetCast Entertainment Access will feature embedded Skype software.

As we reported earlier regarding Skype’s deals brokered with Panasonic and LG, plans call for the LG rollout to begin this spring.  In total, Skype will be available on 26 new LED, LCD and plasma HDTVs planned for 2010.  By purchasing a separate camera with an integrated microphone, consumers can conduct HD video and voice calls by accessing Skype through the NetCast on-screen menu.

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LG also introduced a family of Network Blu-ray Disc Players and Home Theater Systems, incorporating LG’s NetCast Entertainment Access. Highlights include BD590, a Blu-ray player with integrated hard drive, designed to create a Media Library.  NetCast Entertainment Access allows instant access to Netflix, CinemaNow, VUDU, YouTube and Pandora.  New content partners for 2010 include the Picasa photo service and forecasts from AccuWeather.

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