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LG unveils ultra HD TV lineup at India Gadget Expo 2014 [Lucknow] [Times of India](Times of India Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) LUCKNOW: After introducing the world's first curved OLED technology in India, LG Electronics is unveiling a comprehensive ULTRA HD TV line up along with the first WebOS technology based smart LED television at the India Gadget Expo. The new ULTRA HD TV has fine picture quality which is complemented by a rich audio produced by a forward-facing 5.2 multi-channel sound system designed in collaboration with Harman Kardon. Another innovative technology introduced by LG in India is the world's first smart television with full HD Cinema 3D and Smart LED screen on the WebOS platform with an intuitive launcher menu, a user interface that presents users with entertainment options and assists in organizing utilities into a neat viewing history. The launcher comes with an integrated 3D world, a web browser and the LG App store that has on offer latest movies, television shows and games. This television has a cinema screen design and an ultra slim profile, with finger gesture control. Globally LG has sold more than 1 million units of WebOS enabled smart TVs since the launch in March 2014. Rishi Tandon, marketing head- Home Entertainment, LG India, said, "Looking at the international responses for the new range of LG TVs and a more evolved Indian consumer, we are confident that our curved OLED, WebOS and Ultra HD range will set a benchmark in the Indian television market. This year, our target is to capture 30 percent market share in the flat panel television market." The LG ULTRA HD TVs incorporate in-plane switching (IPS) panels that offer exceptional color accuracy and consistently superb picture quality with minimal color distortion from any vantage point. LG's ULTRA HD Engine Pro offers the processing power necessary to achieve the 4K resolution ( 3840 x 2160) and a proprietary chip that works in conjunction with the engine to eliminate any visual artifacts. LG's newest ULTRA HD has the ability to upscale standard HD and Full HD content to near 4K quality. To ensure that its latest models deliver the very best in sound, LG teamed up with Harman Kardon, one of the most respected names in the audio industry. LG's new ULTRA Surround system, combined with Harman Kardon's expertise, pulls the viewer deeper into the onscreen action making it more real. LG Electronics India, a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics, South Korea was established in January 1997 in India. It is one of the most formidable brands in consumer electronics, home appliances, IT hardware and mobile communications space. LGEIL has a manufacturing unit at Greater Noida which is one of the most eco-friendly units among all LG manufacturing plants in the world. The second Greenfield facility is located at Ranjangaon, Pune has the capacity to manufacture GSM Phones, Colour, televisions, air conditioners, LCD / LED TVs, washing machine, refrigerators and optical disc drives. (c) 2014 Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited |