Would you give $19,999 for a TV with a resolution so high that content for it doesn't exist yet? For a TV that may or may not be compatible with such standards when - and if - they come to daylight? Well, LG hopes you are willing to give.
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The 84-inch from LG Electronics will happily show you a native "ultra definition" (UD) picture with resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. The gigantic 84-inch screen quadruples the level of detail from full 1080p HD resolution to a massive 8 million pixels.
Beyond just the ability to produce gigantic screens, it is important that LG offers its consumers a feature-rich TV packed with Smart TV, 3D capability, a 2.2 channel built-in speaker system and the remarkable detail of 4K. And, indeed, it has a remarkably ugly name: 84LM9600. Beyond the 84-inch screen, this model features CINEMA 3D technology, which provides a 3D viewing experience similar to what consumers experience in the theatre.
LG CINEMA 3D utilizes polarized technology, with lightweight, inexpensive and shutter free glasses (six included in the box - OK, with that price tag we expect that). For ultimate comfort, consumers can customize the 3D effect to their preference with 3D Depth Control.
Also included is LG Smart TV, which offers users access to thousands of proprietary apps, premium content services including Netflix, Hulu Plus and more. The requirement is to have an internet connection, but who doesn't have it these days? LG Smart TV features 3D World where users can access blockbuster 3D content. Users can easily browse and navigate through the Smart TV ecosystem using LG’s four-mode Magic Remote, which acts as an air mouse with point and click, gesture commands, a scroll wheel and voice recognition.
LG’s new UD 3D TV includes a wealth of connectivity options to make access to content even easier. In addition to built-in Wi-Fi which is a must, it supports Intel's Wireless Display technology which enables easy and quick connectivity between TVs and PCs. With Smart Share Plus, you can access content stored on external devices such as PCs, tablets and smartphones through a portal on the TV. Finally, the 84LM9600 includes a portal to the LG Cloud, so you can access your personal content uploaded to the LG Cloud.
Caveat? Well, we quote LG itself: "No 'ultra definition' or '4K' content is currently available. No broadcast or other standard currently exists for '4K' or 'ultra definition' television, and the 84LM9600 may or may not be compatible with such standards if and when developed." Now, decide for yourself is it worth it. ■
