LG Hecto 100-Inch Laser TV is Perfect for Doctor Evil’s Media Room

LG has offered up a few specifications on an interesting home television display that will be on display at CES 2013 in a couple weeks. This isn’t a traditional TV, it boasts a 100-inch screen with thin bezels and an ultra-short-throw projector. The projector needs only 22-inches of distance to throw a 100-inch image.

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Most projectors need 10 feet or more to throw a 100-inch image. LG promises a theater-like experience at home without the difficult installation required for typical projector systems. The 5.7-inch-tall box supports full 1080p HD resolution and a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. The lamps used in the projector are supposed to last as long as 25,000 hours, significantly longer than traditional projectors.

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The system also supports LG’s Smart TV platform including integrated Wi-Fi and access to premium streaming services like Netflix and YouTube. The projector has three HDMI inputs, an optical audio output, and an RS-232 interface. There’s no word on pricing or availability for the new laser TV at this point.

LG unveils Cinematic 100-inch “Hecto” laser TV

lg-logoLG has announced a new Cinematic 100-inch Class Laser TV. This isn’t a huge screen behemoth with all the components inside as you envision a typical television. Rather, this television uses a special 100-inch screen and an external short throw projector.

The setup sounds like a throwback to the 80s when front projection screen TVs and rear projection screen TVs were the only way to get a large image in your home. LG promises the system will be demonstrated for the first time at CES 2013 kicking off next month. The 100-inch class LG Hecto Laser TV supports full HD resolution and promises incredible contrast.

The high contrast the TV promises comes courtesy of the LG advanced laser-based illumination system used in the external ultra short throw projector. LG promises that the system will offer a theater-like experience at home without the difficult installation required with most projector-based entertainment systems. The projector needs only 22-inches of space from the screen to throw the 100-inch image.

The dynamic contrast ratio for the television system is 1,000,000:1. The laser TV also has a digital tuner with a pair of 10 W speakers providing integrated sound. Connectivity options include three HDMI inputs, optical audio output, RS-232 interface, and more. The screen used in the television system has a thin bezel and the laser TV supports the LG Smart TV platform including integrated Wi-Fi for streaming content such as Netflix and YouTube. Pricing and availability on the Hecto Laser TV is unknown.


LG unveils Cinematic 100-inch “Hecto” laser TV is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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LG Unveils a Gigantor 100-Inch Laser Projector: You’re Gonna Need Bigger Walls

Conventional video projectors have remained largely a niche market for dedicated home theater enthusiasts on account of their difficult installation. However, a new breed of “home projector” has developed over the past few years into an increasingly viable alternative to flat panel televisions. And if LG’s new 100-inch class LG “HECTO” Laser TV is any indicator, the LED/Plasma debate may be moot. More »

LG Expands Google TV Line-Up For 2013

Building on the success of its Smart TVs with Google TV, LG is expanding its 2013 Google TV lineup to seven models in five screen sizes for 2013 – including premium models featuring LG’s popular CINEMA SCREEN design, the company announced today.
The extended LG Google TV lineup, which will be officially introduced at next month’s 2013 International CES® in Las Vegas, encompasses two model series (GA7900 and GA6400) designed to deliver an outstandingly intuitive user experience, …

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LG outs seven-strong 2013 Google TV range

LG’s Google TV line has always taken a back-seat to the company’s homegrown smart TV platform, but all that could change with the firm’s 2013 line set to debut at CES 2013. LG plans seven Google TV models – spanning five screen sizes – for the new year, the GA7900 series and GA6400 series, with select Premium CINEMA SCREEN sets and integration of a new Magic QWERTY Remote.

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That remote – based on the recently-updated non-QWERTY version – will support easy text entry along with natural language recognition and gesture control. Users will be able to ask for a specific channel by name, or website, as well as ask for a specific movie or TV show title; alternatively, asking for a genre – such as “romantic comedy” – will pull up a list of results from all potential sources.

Meanwhile, a new Home Dashboard will consist of “cards” filled with organized apps and content, with a “My Interest” card for weather and news. OnLive will be preloaded, for cloud gaming, and Android phones and tablets will be supported for remote control and slinging YouTube videos directly to your big-screen.

Under the hood, there’s a dualcore CPU and LG’s TruPicture XD engine; LG’s passive 3D system is also included. The GA6400 series will be available in 42-, 47-, 50-, 55- and 60-inch sizes, while the GA7900 series will come in 47- and 55-inch sizes.

LG says the new models will be available in the US initially, with broader availability to come later. No word on pricing, but we’re likely to find out more details at CES 2013 in a couple of weeks time.


LG outs seven-strong 2013 Google TV range is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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LG has two new Google TV models at CES 2013

CES 2013 looks set to be a blast, as with all other editions of CES in the past. What kind of newfangled technology can we look forward to in a fortnight’s time as CES goes into full swing at Las Vegas? For starters, we do know that LG Electronics will be introducing an extended Google TV range, where the new models will be known as the GA7900 and GA6400, and these bad boys will deliver an outstandingly intuitive user experience at a size that ought to suit everyone, while meeting more consumers’ expectations than ever before.

Sporting Google’s latest platform as well as LG’s redesigned Magic Remote Qwerty, they will both work together in order to enhance the effectiveness of Voice Search and the PrimeTime quick guide. With the inclusion of an updated Smart Home, it is said to also add to the user experience by offering convenient, streamlined access to VoD (Video on Demand), YouTube and additional apps. You will be able to discover exciting new content from the rich pool of choices that are available on LG Google TV in a way that is easier than ever before. Not only that, the premium model will throw in LG’s advanced Cinema Screen design for an undeniably sleek and modern finish.

If you are an avid gamer, you will be stoked to hear that LG Google TV will offer the OnLive app pre-installed, where it will turn your TV into an incredible gaming platform without the need to purchase a separate console. I still think that this kind of setup will not work as well as a regular dedicated console, but hey, at least the app will let you enjoy hundreds of high quality video games available instantly from the cloud. With CINEMA 3D TV functionality, the LG Google TV uses FPR technology that will keep movie buffs and gamers happy by delivering a great 3D effect without the distracting flicker. Any takers?

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LG to unveil new Google TV devices at CES 2013

lg googletv 640x394 LG to unveil new Google TV devices at CES 2013If regular television no longer holds any interest to you, then perhaps you might be interested in switching it up with Google TV devices. The good news is that if you are, LG has announced that come CES 2013 (which will be taking place in a couple of weeks), the South Korean company will be taking the wraps of two brand new Google TV devices. As you can see in the image above, these new Google TVs by LG appear to be pretty darn slim, and thanks to the fact that the bezel is almost non-existent, it certainly makes the device larger than it really is. They will be available in sizes ranging from 42” up to a whopping 60”, although we’re guessing that the latter will most likely come with a price tag to match.

They will be running on Google TV 3.0 with the software integrated into the panel itself, and will come with several new features such as more advanced voice recognition, courtesy of the redesigned Magic Remote we reported on last week. The LG Google TV will also come with OnLive preinstalled that lets gamers have access to games in the cloud. Additional details of the LG Google TV will be unveiled at CES 2013 so be sure to check back with us then for the rundown. [Press release]

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ZTE Grand S To Arrive At CES 2013

CES 2013 is just a fortnight away, and you know for sure that there will be a plethora of gizmos and gadgets waiting in the wings to be unveiled to the rest of the world. Well, the ZTE Grand S that we talked about nearly a couple of weeks ago was said to feature a Full HD 5” display to keep up with the Joneses, and this time around we have a leaked photo of the ZTE Grand S itself that will join the exclusive Full HD 5” display club that currently has distinguished members such as the HTC Droid DNA, HTC J Butterfly over in Japan, the Sony Xperia Z and the Oppo Find 5.

The leaked photo of the ZTE Grand S points toward a model number that has been listed as the Z753 and, and it is widely speculated that the ZTE Grand S will also hold the honor of being the thinnest Full HD display smartphone in the market, measuring a mere 7.6mm in thickness. No idea on what kind of hardware is packed underneath the hood, but we are looking at a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB RAM and a 13-megapixel camera.

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LG Adds Google TV to Seven Sets for Smarter Channel Surfing

Keypads are quickly becoming a legacy techonology thanks to a collaboration between LG and Google TV. The company announced today that it is expanding Google TV functionality to seven of its 2013 models. More »