LG announces several 3D products
LG launched a suite of 3D enabled products today consisting of two 3D-enabled flat panel HDTV sets, the Infinia LX9500 and LX6500 series, and the company’s first 3D-capable network Blu-ray disc player, the BX580. Here’s what you need to know about the three 3D products.
LG Infinia LX9500 LED 3D HDTV:
- Available in 55 inch and 47 inch sizes
- Emitter is built directly into the TV
- LED backlighting with detailed local dimming for improved contrast and detail
- 0.92 inch wide bezel for a near-borderless look
- Measures less than an inch thick
- 240 addressable LED segments on the 55LX9500
- 480Hz refresh rate
- 2D THX certification
- NetCast Entertainment Access gives you access to services such as Netflix, VUDU, YouTube, Yahoo! Widgets, and Picasa
- Wi-Fi enabled via adapter sold separately
- “Magic Wand” remote system provide intuitive interaction with the TV set
- 47 inch priced around $4300
- 55 inch priced around $5400
- Launches in July
LG LX6500 series:
- Available in 55 inch and 47 inch sizes
- LED Plus technology combines edge lighting and local dimming for greater control of individual sections of the picture based on the actual on-screen content
- Dynamic contrast ratio of 8,000,000:1
- LG TruMotion 240MHz technology
- NetCast Entertainment Access gives you access to services such as Netflix, VUDU, YouTube, Yahoo! Widgets, and Picasa
- Wi-Fi capable via adapter sold separately
- 47 inch priced around $2700 dollars
- 55 inch priced around $3600 dollars
LG BX580 Network Blu-ray Disc Player:
- Supports 2D and 3D Blu-ray discs
- Express Reaction Startup
- Home Link
- DVD upscaling
- NetCast support giving you access to services such as Netflix, CinemaNow, VUDU, YouTube, MLB.TV, Pandora, Picasa, and AccuWeather
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- DLNA certification
- Priced approximately $350 dollars
Finally, LG announced an exclusive retail bundle for the launch of their new 3D product suite. Called the “1-2-3D bundle”, consumers can purchase a combination of either the LX9500 or LX6500 LED HDTV with the BX580 Blu-ray player and then receive two free pairs of 3D active shutter glasses, a $100 dollar instant rebate, and a bonus redemption certificate to receive Warner Home Video’s Blu-ray 3D title IMAX Under the Sea 3D by mail.
