LG’s Jack-of-all-Trades showing at CES
There is a little bit of everything at LG’s CES showing. Besides smartphones, there also had been TVs, home appliances, and even product/services that deal with the Internet of Things (IoT).
Ultra HD Imagery
You can’t have an LG showing without talking about displays. Thus, this CES is no different as LG has brought the latest in 4K TVs and monitors to the showfloor. Let’s begin with LG’s forte – TVs. LG has revealed not one, not three, but seven new 4K OLED TVs – the biggest being the 77in panel.
Indeed, the new range of TVs come in various shapes – curved, flat, and one that can switch between both as well. Accompanying all the new 4K OLED TVs is LG’s own ‘Art Slim’ technology, allowing these displays to feature ultra-slim chassis designs. Also included is LG’s proprietary WRGB technology – a new innovation that adds a fourth colour – white – to the otherwise typical three colour system.
OLED TVs aside, LG has also revealed two new 4K LCD TVs into its portfolio with both featuring LG’s new ColourPrime technology.
4K isn’t just limited to TVs as LG is bringing the UHD concept to monitors as well. Part of the rollout includes the LG 31MU97, the first ‘true 4K’ resolution monitor. Offering a resolution of 4,096 x 2,160 pixels, this makes it the first 4K display that doesn’t utilise the standard 3,840 x 2,160 resolution all current 4K panels offer. Additionally, three separate monitors – all of them with a 21:9 aspect ratio – had also been revealed alongside the 31MU97.
The Internet of LG
Like Samsung, LG is also betting big on the IoT as it announced that its new TVs will be IoT ready by way of including WebOS 2.0. LG has revealed that it intends to combine WebOS 2.0 powered Smart TVs with a new ‘wellness platform’, home automation, and even automotives
LG has also shared of how it will be expand WebOS to power its signage and hotel-type TVs, allowing customers to experience the true value of IoT outside of their own homes. Besides TVs, LG is actively developing Vehicle to Everything (V2X) technologies in an attempt to bring IoT into cars. Part of its efforts include moving to push for more companies to embrace an open standard framework for IoT so as to increase the rate of growth in how the new trend is implemented within everyone’s daily lives.
Curve Revisited
LG continues to curve its smartphone as well when it introduced the successor to the G Flex. Aptly named the G Flex 2, this smartphone is subtler on the curve aspect while being slightly smaller than the original in order to address the usability issues present on the original G Flex.
The G Flex 2 is also more durable than its predecessor as the internals are made to be further flexible, allowing it to distribute the shock from drops or pressure more evenly across its body. LG’s second generation self-healing plastic case allows it to recover from scratches and even bruises in less than 10 seconds, adding to its overall durability. Thrumming within is the Snapdragon 810, promising users that it’d be a beast in performance as well.
Siamese Washing Machines
Appliances also made an appearance in LG’s CES showcase as its new washing machine features the new Twin Wash system. This new idea sports a drawer that can be fit under any of the LG front-load washers, allowing it to handle smaller and more delicate clothes while the main unit works through an entirely different cycle. Aside from the Twin Wash system, LG has also shown its EcoHybrid Dryer – a heat recycling idea that offers a large bump in energy efficiency. This tech complements the TurboSteam models that sprays steam directly onto clothes for faster cycles.
