So LG’s new flat-panel OLEDs will come in screen sizes of 55 and 65 inches, with the last letter in the model number indicating the region in which it’ll be sold. Whether users are watching the big game, a high action blockbuster, or the evening news, the transformable TV can retain different ratios to best fit the content on the screen. Pricing and availability for the 4K Roku TV are as yet unannounced. It features a sleek, curved front design, and is available for pre-order now and for purchase in the U.S.in March 2016.
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Luckily, LG also announced three new 4K models as part of its2016 smart TV lineup namely the UH9500, UH8500 and the UH7700. Think of 8K TVs like the LG UH9800 as the trailblazers; they drum up consumer interest and pave the way for smaller, more affordable models down the road.
“We’re excited to offer shoppers this option”, he said, prior to the global announcement today, a day before the start of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Devices will also need 10-bit colour depth, and will support minimum specs for colour representation (based on the ITU’s BT.2020 recommendation), and the SMPTE’s ST2084 EOTF (electro-optical transfer function) dynamic range spec (which defines the range from black to peak brightness).
The Super UHD will be available in early spring this year. LG will also release the products with a web OS 3.0 smart TV platform. LG is committed to improving customers’ lives with innovative home entertainment products led by its award-winning 4K OLED TVs, ULTRA HD TVs and webOS TVs. LG worked with high-end audio pioneer harman/kardon to develop a speaker system that could deliver high quality, detailed sound. In addition, the 4K Spotlight Channel provides a curated selection of 4K movies, TV shows and videos from multiple streaming channels in a single place, making it easier than ever to find and stream attractive 4K entertainment.
Unveiling plans for “continued Roku TV expansion in 2016”, the company said that the first Roku TVs are expected to be available in shops in Mexico in the first half of this year.
Samsung has partnered with Hollywood studios to ensure consumers have a selection of Ultra HD Blu-rays with astonishing HDR picture quality.
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