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LG Electronics wins three EISA Awards
[August 27, 2006]

LG Electronics wins three EISA Awards


(Al Bawaba Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Fresh from its success at last months reddot design awards ceremony, LG Electronics (LGE) has added another major achievement to its list. This time, the global and regional digital leader was voted the best by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) in the categories of European Plasma TV 2006-2007, European Digital Video Recorder 2006-2007, and European Home Theatre Innovation 2006-2007.



EISA is the largest editorial multimedia organisation in Europe. It has a membership of 54 audio, mobile, electronics, video, and photo publications drawn from 18 European countries. The top officials of LGE will receive the awards during an official ceremony that is to be held on September 1st, at IFA Berlin, the worlds largest consumer electronics trade fair taking place from September 1st to September 6th 2006.

While LGs bestselling plasma television, the LGE 42PC1RR, was voted as the best European Plasma TV model for the business year of 2006 and 2007. Its flat wall-mounted projectorAN110, won in the European Home Theatre Innovation' category, and its high-definition, wall-mounted DLP (Digital Light Processing) projector won the IF Award (International Forum Design), reddot Award, and IDEA (Industrial Design Excellence Award). Continued-EISA participants also voted LGEs DVR RH200MHS as the European Digital Video Recorder for the business year of 2006 and 2007. This trendy digital solution takes the home entertainment experience to an entirely new level, delivering enhanced video and audio and providing innovative recording capabilities with a250 GB hard disk.


The winning products for the EISA awards are recognised for possessing the most advanced technology, desirable features, satisfying ergonomics, and being the ultimate expression of design and best value for money. EISA recognises the features most likely to be appreciated by technology-aware public seeking high quality and creative facilities.

Mr. T.Y. Lee, General Manager of the LGE Amman Branch, said: "We are delighted with these important European Awards. They prove that LG is establishing itself as a fast-growing player in the consumer electronics market, and that it is developing technologically advanced products that cater for exacting consumer tastes." Mr. Lee also noted that the LG 42PC1RR would continue to set the benchmark in terms of quality television experience. The 42-inch Plasma TV features a built-in Digital Video Recorder (DVR) along with an integrated pause function, the first of its kind in the world.

"We are confident that this achievement will change the way people watch TV. Viewers can stop a live programme to answer the phone or the door, and can avoid missing their favourite soap moment or their teams winning goal. Alongside flexible TV, LGE also offers the best picture quality with the highest contrast ratio, giving the greatest brightness of 1500 cd/m, combined with a highly desirable form factor," Mr. Lee added.

About LG Electronics, IncLG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 06657.KS) is the global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 72,000 people working in over 120 operations including 80 subsidiaries around the world. Comprised of four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media with global sales at USD 34.7 billion (consolidated USD 43.4 billion) as of 2005, LG Electronics is the worlds leading provider of CDMA handsets, residential air conditioners, plasma panels, optical storage products, DVD players and home theatre system. For more information, please visit www.lge.com About LG Electronics Digital Display CompanyLG Electronics Digital Display Company provides core technologies for cutting-edge digital products and is a world leader in digital display products including Plasma TVs, LCD TVs and Monitors, and HDTV (high-definition televisions).

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