LG CINEMA 3D TVS AMONG 'CNET EDITORS' PICKS' AT CNET GOTHAM HOLIDAY GALLERY IN NYC

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA is giving holiday shoppers in the Big Apple hands-on experience with its popular LW5600 CINEMA 3D LED HDTV this week at the "CNET GOTHAM" Holiday Gallery. Held in the Openhouse Gallery in the Nolita section of New York City, CNET Gotham features top consumer electronics holiday gift ideas, product demos, gadget chats and other live events to help make gift buying easy and fun.

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LG's LW5600 CINEMA 3D HDTVs are featured throughout the gallery and prominently displayed as an "editors' top TV pick" along with the LG BD670 3D-capable Network Blu-ray Player in the "Connected Home" section of the gallery. Visitors can experience next-generation LG CINEMA 3D in a side-by-side comparison against a competing sets that use active-shutter 3D glasses.  A gaming section of the gallery allows guests to enjoy the latest in engaging 3D videogame action on LG CINEMA 3D TVs.

"A CINEMA 3D TV makes a great gift this holiday season because of its family-friendly viewing experience, including affordable and comfortable 3D glasses and wide viewing angles," said Jay Vandenbree, senior vice president, home entertainment, LG Electronics USA. "CNET GOTHAM gives visitors a chance to experience the most engaging 3D on the market today, among the industry's hottest gift ideas, handpicked by CNET editors, on display here."

CNET's editors said the LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV features one of CNET's "favorite suites of streaming services," with a 3D picture that has "minimal crosstalk, is brighter than active and includes four pairs of lightweight, non-powered glasses."

With a suite of streaming media services that includes Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, MOG, Napster and vTuner, an LG Blu-ray player with Smart TV built in offers more than just disc playback. "The LG BD670's built-in Wi-Fi and excellent streaming-media suite make it one of the best Blu-ray player values," CNET editors said.

Next-Generation 3D TV Technology

LG CINEMA 3D TVs enable consumers to recreate the 3D movie theater viewing experience in their homes with lightweight eyewear, crisp, bright images and wide-angle viewing. In third- party 3D TV tests commissioned by LG, four out five people chose LG CINEMA 3D over Sony and Samsung TVs using active-flicker 3D glasses*. In addition, more than three quarters of the respondents preferred LG CINEMA 3D for the immersive 3D experience, 3D effect, overall 3D picture quality and 3D glasses*.

LG CINEMA 3D TVs use a similar 3D technology employed in theaters. Their Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) display technology from LG Display optimizes the separation of images for the left and right eye, which are then filtered through the polarized glasses. This gives viewers a great 3D effect without the distracting flicker of active-shutter glasses and also virtually eliminates cross-talk, providing more comfortable 3D viewing experience.  

Enhanced LG Smart TV

To complete the CINEMA 3D package, the LW5600 on display at the CNET Gotham Holiday Gallery incorporates the expanded LG Smart TV online content package, which offers easy access to thousands of movies, customized apps, videos, web browsing as well as simple multimedia file sharing within a consumer's home network**. New additions to LG Smart TV include premium content like Facebook and Twitter and numerous options in the LG App store, such as the new 3D Zone. All this content is organized in a simple to use interface controlled by LG's unique gesture-based Magic Motion Remote Control and easily accessed using the TV's built-in Wi-Fi.

LG Sponsors CNET GOTHAM

Sponsored in part by LG Display and LG Electronics, CNET GOTHAM is produced by CNET, a division of CBS Interactive. CNET (www.CNET.com) is where people go to discover the latest in tech and consumer electronics. Driven by a trusted voice and a passionate community, CNET creates an open environment for people to find and use the best products to fit their lifestyle. The powerful combination of CNET's award-winning news, lab-tested product reviews, safe and spyware-free downloads, and user-generated content give people information and inspiration to live and thrive in a life gone digital.

For more information on LG CINEMA 3D, please visit www.LG.com. For more information on the consumer survey, please visit www.LG.com/Cinema3D-research. For more information on the CNET Gotham Holiday Guide Openhouse Gallery, please visit www.CNET.com/gotham. CNET Gotham is free and open to the public from Wednesday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 13 and is located at 201 Mulberry Street.

* Based on LG consumer perception study comparing overall 3D experience LG CINEMA 3D TV vs. Samsung and Sony active 3D TVs in factory default settings, May 2011. LG TV model 47LW5600 with model AG-F200 glasses; Samsung TV model UN46D6420 with model SSG-3100GB glasses; Sony TV model KDL-46EX723 with model TDGBR100/B glasses.  Glasses claim is based on weight, comfort and overall preference among all participants surveyed.

** Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. The Magic Motion Remote does not come equipped with all LG Smart TV enabled TVs and a separate purchase maybe required. The LG web browser does not support Flash 10 or HTML 5, therefore, access to certain web content may be limited or unavailable.  Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice

For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider. 3D glass required.  4 pairs included with LG Cinema 3D TVs.  Additional glasses sold separately.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $48 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.

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