In fact, you might even say it’s a golden era for 3D fans out there and, for us here at LG, we couldn’t be having more fun! We don’t want to just to lead the way toward outstanding 3D TV technology. We’re developing an ecosystem of products that give consumers the opportunity to quickly and easily create and enjoy 3D content whenever and wherever, starting with devices that let them make their own movies and finishing off with all the tools they need to take pleasure in what they’ve created.

Just a few years ago, no one could even dream of making their own 3D movie. It costs a fortune and you need at least two top-end cameras to get it done. But now, with LG’s newest smartphone, the Optimus 3D, anyone can do it. Just take out your phone and start shooting! True, no one is going to mistake you for James Cameron, but the Optimus 3D has two 5megapixel HD cameras that record in 720p at a superfast 30fps, so we’ve got you covered when it comes to quality. The other cool thing about the Optimus 3D is that you can play that video back in 3D anywhere, even without glasses.

The LG 3D Ecosystem: Create, edit and enjoy your own 3D content

And when you come home, that’s when the fun really begins, when you share your newly created 3D content with your friends and family on the big screen, either through a quick and convenient HDMI connection that plugs right into the phone or, even easier, go wireless with DLNA.

Here’s where the LG CINEMA 3D TV and 3D Home Theater System really shine, because it’s all about family viewing. And because the LG CINEMA 3D TVs are certified Flicker-Free and have an exceptionally wide viewing angle, the entire family really can get in on the fun comfortably. No one has to crowd around the TV and there is none of the dizziness sometimes caused by conventional 3D TVs

 Click here to see the video of the LG 3D Home Theater System

You might be even more amazed by the sound of what you created. With LG’s 3D Home Theater System, you don’t just hear sounds from behind or off to the side. The four tallboy speakers pump the sound upward so that it cascades down, fully enveloping you in a dome of sound as if you were right there at the scene (or right back where you took the video!). The sound is fuller, deeper, and no details are missed.

And that’s just the beginning. True aficionados are also going to want to be able to edit what they’ve created. At home, you’ve got two choices for that. First up is the LG D2342P-PN 3D monitor. It has a bright display with clear images and, like all LG CINEMA 3D TVs is certified “Flicker-Free”. Or, you can try the newly released D2000. It has all the benefits of the D2342 and you are freed from wearing glasses!

You read that correctly, no glasses are required to view 3D on the D2000 monitor. It’s pretty cool technology.

You can also enjoy life in 3D outside your house, using an XNOTE A510 3D laptop to play 3D games or watch 3D movies. And don’t worry about your eyes getting tired from watching the 3D images so close. LG created a special Tridef 3D shortcut key that allows you to adjust the depth of the 3D images so you can watch for as long as you want.

And you know the best part? For all LG 3D products, you can use the same pair of lightweight, affordable glasses. No need to spend any more money on glasses, and no need to sit uncomfortably. You really can just enjoy it.

No other home electronics manufacturer can make the same claim. The LG 3D ecosystem is a perfect fit for you 3D life!

So we were pretty hyped up when we saw online, that PCWorld picked LG for 2 of the top 5 spots on a list of their favorite HDTVs for 3D viewing. In fact, ours came in #1 and #3.

Topping the list was a 47-inch CINEMA 3D Smart TV (47LW6500) recognized for its great image and outstanding audio quality at a very affordable price. According to PCWorld, it’s a “very good deal for a 47-inch 1080p set with state-of-the-art capabilities.” It received high marks for color reproduction, especially the skin tones. PCWorld also liked the detail and overall sharpness of the images.

The easy-to-use picture wizard, which lets users adjust the image quality (color, tint, sharpness, etc.), with a great collection of presets, also got a mention. Very much worthy of that famous Best Buy emblem!

The other TV to catch their eye was a 50-inch 1080p Plasma TV (50PZ950). PCWorld liked its beautiful picture quality, wide range of Internet options and excellent 3D quality. It also sports an exceptionally thin black bezel, giving it what we call a “bezel-less” look. As PCWorld points outs, when the TV is turned off, it looks like it has no bezel at all. That makes it remarkable in any living room. The magazine recommended it for people seeking a good-looking TV with smart capabilities.

What more explanation do you need?

There’s no doubt that LG offers a wide range of really great TVs for everyone. The picture quality is brilliant and 3D effects are excellent. And many of the latest LG models, including the two mentioned above, come standard with Smart TV features that you don’t want to miss out on.

In fact PCWorld also picked LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs as their favorite Smart TV platform. You can read about it here, and the original PCWorld article here.

In early May, they gave the LG CINEMA 3D 47LW5600 exceptionally high marks in one of their reviews. And just a week later, one of the magazine’s highly regarded tech writers, Will Greenwald, talked about how the industry is finally getting turned on to what he calls ‘Passive 3D.’ What it all comes down to, according to PC Magazine, is that the technology LG is using is the way the industry should go, and the 47LW5600 delivers on the promise of high quality 3D TV affordably and in style.

You’re probably wondering what ‘Passive 3D’ is, right? In tech-speak, it’s known as Film-type Patterned Retarder, or FPR. In a nutshell, it’s the key difference between the two main types of 3D TVs on the market today. Conventional 3D TVs use something called Active Shutter Glasses, which are heavy and expensive. To watch conventional 3D TVs properly, you have to stay in the line of sight of the HDTV’s infrared emitter. Worse, the glasses are large and bulky, making them uncomfortable to wear, and the constant flickering can cause serious eye fatigue.

LG gets around those problems with FPR technology in its LG CINEMA 3D 47LW5600, which PC Magazine awarded a 4.5-star rating and named an Editors’ Choice. The magazine was definitely enthused about the much cheaper price of the LG CINEMA 3D TV. But that wasn’t the only reason for recommending it. It also praised the outstanding picture quality, in both 2D and 3D, while talking up the 47LW5600’s many great features.

So how about that 3D quality? To test it, the magazine compared watching the 3D movie Avatar on the 47LW5600 with a conventional 3D TV. As writer John R. Delaney puts it, “I was blown away by the panel’s depth and clarity. The entire picture was crisp and image detail was exquisite throughout. The picture remained bright and color quality was spot on.”

He also gave the 47LW5600 high marks for its design and functionality, pointing out the sleekness of the elegant black bezel, the easy side-accessibility to key ports (4HDMI, 2USB), and the unique Magic Motion remote, which operates almost like a mouse together with the 47LW5600’s incredibly intuitive UI. “I couldn’t put it down once I started using it and would love to see this technology make its way into all TV remotes.”

And don’t forget power consumption. The review referred to the 47LW5600 as a “power miser,” pointing out that the unit consumes just 95 watts on Cinema mode even with the power saving feature turned off. Delaney gave it his “GreenTech stamp of approval” for costing less than $2/month to operate.

At the end of the day, it all comes down to those 3D glasses. As PC Magazine points out, “passive is where it’s at.” Active Shutter types are big, inconvenient, and very expensive, Delany argues, with an average pair costing more than $100. LG ships 4 pairs for free with its CINEMA 3D 47LW5600, they’re comfortable, and you can view the TV from any angle in the room without any eye fatigue.

Here’s the final word from PC Magazine on why the LG CINEMA 3D 47LW5600 earns a 4.5-star rating and its coveted Editor’s Choice award:

…the LG 47LW5600 delivers excellent 2D and 3D picture quality, and unlike most 3D HDTVs it comes with the glasses to accommodate a family of four. You also get wired and wireless networking, a cool Magic Motion remote, a nice selection of Web apps, and energy-efficient LED backlighting. At just $1,700, this set is one of the best HDTV deals around, so it’s our Editors’ Choice for 3D sets.

Some people ask us how we got our start. Well, it all goes back about half a century ago when, after first producing radios, Goldstar (our name when we were founded) started to produce Korea’s first black & white TVs in August 1966. And we haven’t looked back (well, until now that is…). We’re proud of our heritage and we’re especially proud of our ability to deliver innovation in the form of state-of-the-art TVs and a myriad of other electronic goods to you.

With today’s advanced technology and constant state of innovation, larger TV screens no longer have to automatically mean more power consumption. And all you have to do to make sure a TV is eco-friendly is just take a look at the frame. What you’re looking for is a Carbon Reduction Label issued by Carbon Trust. If you see it, then you know the company has made a commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of their product or service.

Now with that said, LG is proud to become the first company in Europe to carry the Carbon Reduction Label on our TVs. Two 3D TV models in particular, the 47LW5500-ZE and 47LW550T-ZE, now display the label, demonstrating our commitment to reduce environmental impact at all stages lifecycle, from production, to transportation, preparation, use and disposal. And the label also tells you that LG is committed to make further emissions reductions. Below are some stats to help you understand.

Pretty impressive, right?

The award is especially significant because it shows how much LG is dedicated to bringing environmentally friendly products to the shelves and in the homes of consumers. And we know for a fact that our consumers care about saving energy and the environment.

Statistics prove that an increasing number of consumers care and are paying attention to the footprint of what they buy. Recent research on UK consumer buying habits, commissioned by the Carbon Trust, showed that 47% of shoppers are more likely to choose low carbon labeled goods over non-labeled. Also, one in five (21%) said they would pay more for carbon labeled products.

So, embrace that big screen! Enjoy your house and feel good about yourself for making a smart choice!

Hong Kong: A Leon Lai Love Affair with LG CINEMA 3D TV
Not everyone knows what Cantopop is, let alone Cantopop’s 4 Heavenly Kings. But Leon Lai is one of them and he dropped by the event in HK. Well, he didn’t exactly just drop by. In fact, he made a grand appearance and was there to show a brand new 3D video for his latest single, “See You Later.”

The 3D music video was a first, and it was the result of a great collaboration between LG Electronics and one of Hong Kong’s most innovative and successful record labels, aMusic, who worked for 9 months to combine the faces together with slick animations of the bodies. The innovative video caught a lot of attention, so much so that Leon Lai is now one of our biggest fans.

“LG CINEMA 3D quality is impressive. I want one!” – Leon Lai

LG Electronics is planning to release the music video on 3D Blu-ray in the market soon. The title will be shown exclusively on LG CINEMA 3D TVs in stores, and customers will be given a free copy.

Russia: A Passport to the Third Dimension
Watching 3D TV can feel like being transported to another world. In Russia, that “other world” happened to be a very exclusive launch party that required a special passport for entry, which we dutifully supplied to all our guests. It was just like crossing the border, with “immigration” officials waiting to stamp the passports.

Entering a new 3D TV world with our passport to the LG CINEMA 3D TV Russia Launch

Once inside, guests were treated to a world of high technology and fun. First up was the I-Bar, where cocktails were mixed with the latest LG touch screens. We also set up an I-Wall that took up an entire side of the reception area. It gave guests a chance to get up-close-and-personal with rich multimedia content, everything from music to TV programs. Headline performances from top stars like Baneros and Janna Friske got everyone up and moving.

‘Drumcat’, the world only female percussion group was invited for powerful drum performance

Brazil: Former President Lula da Silva Pays a Visit
If you want to have a passionate launch party, is there a better place to do it than Brazil? The Transamerica Expo Center played host for our party and we were honored and privileged to have as a guest none other than the former president of the country, Lula da Silva. He is still very popular and, as we saw first-hand, still so very passionate. It was the first time for him to take part in a corporate event since stepping down last year so it was very meaningful to have him there with us.

 Former president Lula da Silva enjoys the superb picture quality of LG CINEMA 3D TV

 “Tá bom!” Mr. Lula da Silva signals his approval of LG CINEMA 3D TV’s outstanding 3D picture quality.

The former president talked about the cutting-edge power of LG CINEMA 3D TV technology and, ever the diplomat, also expressed his hope to see LG Electronics continue to contribute to the development of Brazil’s bright future.

United States: Diving into March Madness
Brazil isn’t the only place full of passion. In the United States, few annual events generate more passion than college basketball’s March Madness. It’s one of the top sporting events all year, attracting roughly 40 million viewers and participants from across the country. For these passionate basketball fans and their families, LG Electronics put together a variety of great events to enjoy at the venue.

This past year, the championship match was held at Houston’s Reliant Stadium. Nearby, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, the NCAA also put on its highly regarded fan festival. LG Electronics was in both places, with two CINEMA 3D TV Booths and a lot of fun family events. This “Tip-off Tailgate” event was held at the booth, inviting customers to pick their favorite 3D technology, with 3 of 4 participants selecting CINEMA 3D’s FPR 3D technology over conventional 3D technology. A sweepstakes giving away CINEMA 3D TVs was also held for the participants. Over the course of 3 days, more than 2,300 people participated in the pre-game events.

Korea: A 3D Battle in the Stars
Korea is a virtual Mecca for gamers. What other country has its own professional computer gaming league? So it made perfect sense to do our launch event in our home market in concert with a game event. Hence the genesis of the LG CINEMA 3D Game Festival. For the first time ever in Korea, gamers could duke it out in 3D among the stars!

 Hardcore gamers locked in on a 3D game of Star Craft II

Ever been to an indoor event where hundreds of people are all staring at computer screens all decked out in 3D glasses? That was the atmosphere at LG CINEMA 3D Game Festival event. The entire venue was powered by LG 3D Notebooks and LG CINEMA 3D TVs and, with everyone playing in the Star Craft 3D Game League, like a real battlefield, with all the top players from the league going head-to-head.

 And it wasn’t just computer games. We also had singers perform in 3D at the event. They were on one stage but we captured them with a 3D camera and broadcast it around the venue in real time on LG CINEMA 3D TVs. Hundreds of fans took part and got to witness something very special.

LG CINEMA 3D TV launch events have been held around the world and these were just a few of the highlights. We’ve also been in Indonesia, Australia, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and New Zealand. At each event, we’ve met so many wonderful people and everyone has been amazed and fascinated by the power of 3D technology.

And it’s a safe bet that LG CINEMA 3D TV technology has more in store for us. Come by any time and we’ll keep you posted on what’s coming up next!

Stack it next to a remote with a million buttons and you’ll see what we mean. The reality is that less is more. In fact, with just 7 buttons, the Magic Motion Remote Control makes controlling your TV a breeze. No more squinting down to figure out which buttons to press. No more puzzling over functions. It’s so intuitive.

And the Magic Motion Remote Control has plenty of options, like being able to adjust the sensitivity and speed of the cursor, just like you would with your PC mouse.

The menus on your CINEMA 3D TV make your Magic Motion Remote Control even easier to use!

Follow the quick steps below and in just a few quick points and clicks you’ll be well on the way to enjoying a much better experience with your TV.

1. Locate the Enter/Home button on your Magic Motion Remote Control. It’s right in the center of the device, so you should have no trouble finding it. Press it once and the device should turn on and a pointer will show on your TV screen. (An indicator at the top of your remote will light up as shown in the image below.)

2. Press the Enter/Home button again and you will be taken to the Home menu screen, where you can access your TV settings and Smart TV functions. Then, move your pointer over to the quick menu icon as shown on the image (left) and hit Enter/Home again.

3. Here you will be given an on-screen button named POINTER. Just move your pointer over it and click enter again.

That’s it.

Now you can access all the different menus for changing your settings for the Magic Motion Remote Control.

Speed: Adjust the speed of your pointer, making it faster or slower.

Shape: If you don’t like the default shape, you can change it here.

Size: If you’re having trouble seeing the pointer, or if you think it’s too big, you can adjust it here.

Alignment: If this option is turned on, it will help you locate the pointer on your screen when you can find it. Simply shake your Magic Motion Remote Control left to right, and the pointer will automatically relocate itself to the center of the screen! Cool.

Depending on the CINEMA 3D Smart TV model that you have, the language and the process may be slightly different but all CINEMA 3D Smart TVs have the same basic options. It’s really very easy. Just hit the Enter/Home button on you remote and locate your settings. Everything else is straightforward!

Step one is to download and install it from either your Android or iOS app store. Just search for “LG Remote App”. It’s free.

Step two, you need to pair the app with your LG TV. As long as your smart phone and smart TV are connected to your home Wi-Fi network, this is a snap. After you launch the LG TV Remote App, it will automatically scan for your TV. Once it finds it, just tap “connect” and watch the TV for a code to appear. Plug that in, and you’re good to go.

Search, Connect and Pair!

 Step three, Enjoy! Here are some of the features you’ll find on the menu.

1. Volume, Channel, and “My CH”

The volume and channel changers are self-explanatory. Just use one of the two sets of rockers that appear on your phone, and swipe up and down to adjust. What’s really cool is the “My CH” feature, which lets you create a list of your favorite channels that you can surf back and forth between. Whenever you’re on a channel you like, just tap My CH and add it to your favorites. Once it’s saved, you can always go back with just a few simple touches of the finger.

2. Touch Pad

Use the simple touch pad to access key functions like launching your apps.

This menu works like a normal touch pad on a notebook computer. Just put your finger on the smartphone screen and the Magic Motion pointer will appear on your TV. Now, we’re not saying that it’ll replace your Magic Motion Remote Control, but it definitely gets the job done in a very admirable way.

3. Buttons

Even if you don’t really get into the functionality of our Magic Motion Remote Control, you can go old school with this feature, which replicates all your key navigation functions of the standard LG remote that comes with the TV.

4. Settings.

Use these to customize the app, change your vibration effects, sound effects, and even your touchpad sensitivity.

5. The QWERTY Keyboard

This is probably our favorite feature on the app, because it’s perfect for surfing the web and doing searches from your couch. And it’s super intelligent. Whenever you are surfing or using Smart TV menus that require keyboard input, the LG Remote App realizes it and launches a keyboard on your smartphone. All from within the app! A smart way that makes your Smart TV even smarter.

Supported models for the LG Remote Application are:

LCD/LED TV

LEX8

LZ9800, LZ970*, LZ9700, LZ9600, LW9600, LW950*, LW9500, LW770*, LW7700, LW7500, LW650*, LW6500, LW570*, LW5700, LW5600 LW550*, LW5500

LV570*, LV5700, LV550W, LV550T, LV5500 (except size 26″, 22″, andHong Kong), LV5400, LV375*, LV373S, LV372S, LV3700

North America Only

LK550, LK530

PDP TV

Korea,Australia,New Zealand,Asia

PX950, PZ570

Central Asia

PZ950

North America

PZ950, PZ750, PZ550, PZ540

Latin America

PZ950, PZ570 (Brazil,Peru,ChileOnly)

Europe

PZ950, PZ750

There are important technological differences that don’t often get talked about when you go to the store. If you know about those, you’ll be able to make a better purchase and know precisely why you have to have a TV with an IPS-type panel.

When it comes to LCD TVs, there are really only two types to talk about, Vertical Alignment (VA) panels and In Plane Switching (IPS). As you can guess the main difference is how liquid crystals are aligned: Unlike VA types, IPS are horizontally laid out.

VA panels have some great strong points. For example, they can be very good at blocking light and creating deep blacks and contrasts. But what really sets the two types apart is the pixel structure.

VA panels use something called a non-homogenous electric field and two transistors per pixel. In comparison, IPS panels have a homogenous electric field and the ability to drive liquid crystals simply and efficiently. The result is a much faster response time with a very wide viewing angle that provides crisp and bright images without any color distortion.

What this also means is that IPS-based LCD TVs offer more vivid pictures without any motion blur because the signals can travel more quickly through the homogenous electric field.

Another unique aspect of IPS is that when the surface is pressed or tapped, the picture remains stable, without flashing or leaving residual images. It’s something you can easily see for yourself at one of our LG brand shops.

This characteristic is great if you have young kids who often feel the urge to get up close and personal with the TV screen. They can touch the screen all they like and there will be no light flash or residual deterioration of the screen.

It’s also an excellent choice if you use it in an office and make a lot of presentations because it lets you feel confident about touching the screen directly as opposed to having to keep your hand or pen hovering over it.

With VA screens, if you touch it, you’ll see water waves and eventual color degradation of the panel. IPS screens are comparatively much sturdier, which also makes them perfect for touch screens. And that’s one of the key reasons why Apple chose IPS for its iPhone.

On top of all that, the colors are also exceptionally consistent even when you view from a wide angle. Another factor that you can chalk up to the simplicity of the structure and that homogenous electric field is the fact that IPS is more energy efficient. VA panels, as mentioned above, use more than one transistor per pixel, which requires more power.

The superiority of IPS is also well recognized by many professional experts, such as graphic designers and surgeons, people for whom exactness and quality really do matter.

So when you go to buy your next TV, make sure you ask about the panel, and don’t be afraid to knock on it and see what happens. Is it an IPS or VA? The winner is clear.

The 3 dimensional effect is created by two separate images that need to be put together. The glasses help us do that. If you’ve ever been to a 3D movie, it’s basically the same at home.

The price difference has to do with the fact that different manufacturers use different technology. The two main ones are active shutter-type glasses and the Film Patterned Retarder-type (FPR) glasses. Active shutter-types require batteries to receive images from the TV, and the left and right lenses have to turn on and off at a very high rate. These can cost as much as $200.

LG CINEMA 3D glasses are FPR and are so much lighter than conventional active shutter type glasses!

FPR-type glasses are what you get in the movie theater, expect a lot cooler. They are thinner, lighter, don’t need to charged, and they feel great to wear. They have a much wider viewing angle and are remarkably affordable. Read more on the comparison between active and FPR-type 3D glasses here.

2. Isn’t 3D harmful for my eyes, and doesn’t it cause headaches?

Some users complain about nausea, dizziness and eye fatigue when watching 3D. Much of this phenomenon is closely related to the “crosstalk” and “flicker,” two phenomena associated with active shutter glasses. It has to do with the rapid pattern shift from side to side and between black and the main image. Watching 3D over an extended period on active shutters can get stressful for the eyes, causing the symptoms mentioned above.

FPR type glasses don’t show flickering or cross talk. They’re easy on the eyes and can be viewed for a long time without affecting your vision. As a matter of fact, LEXUM eye clinic, a well known institution in Europehas proven by testing LG CINEMA 3D TVs, that FPR-type 3D TVs are harmless to our eyes. Read more on it here.

3. Is there really a lot of 3D content to watch?

In a word, Yes. Many consumers ask about this. After all, there’s no point of buying a new type of TV if there isn’t much to watch right?

So we created something we call the “Limitless 3D” experience. With an LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV, you’ll never worry about not having 3D content to watch.

The Smart TV menu provides a wealth of 3D content on demand, from 3D movies, exclusive music videos and concerts. You can also convert your 2D content into 3D with LG’s outstanding 2D to 3D conversion technology, which makes otherwise dull motion pictures into vibrant 3D images. You can read more on the 3D content on LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs here.

There’s just so much great, cutting-edge technology packed into the TVs and we want to talk about it all! And some of it does get kind of techie, so it’s hard to break it down in an easy way. Also, some features have become so common that we don’t really talk about them anymore. Full HD is a great example, and an important one, because these days 3D is becoming more and more popular.

In fact, some of our competitors have criticized LG CINEMA 3D TVs, raising questions about whether LG CINEMA 3D TVs are HD or not. Well, let’s find out what being Full HD really means and you’ll see why people are lining up on our side in this debate.

First, Full HD is actually pretty simple. HDTV, or High Definition Television, is generally defined as having 1080 horizontal lines of resolution. Full HD TVs are able to accept high definition signals and show them on the screen with those same 1080 lines.

And if the question is, are LG 3D TVs also HD, the answer could not be clearer. Here’s how it works: In 3D mode, the TV produces two stereo images, each of which has 540 lines. Using LG’s FPR, or Film Patterned Retarder technology, those two images are harmonized by our 3D glasses, giving viewers a single 1080 image with a lot of depth. And that’s it in a nutshell, Full HD 3D TV.

And remember, you don’t have to just take our word for it. Recently, the Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (also known as VDE, from the original German), certified our 47LW570S model as Full HD. The VDE is one of the largest, most respected associations inEurope and it’s a privilege to have their recognition. We’ve come a long way since the days of standard definition, with its average resolution of about 500 lines!

By the way, LG CINEMA 3D TVs have also been certified as flicker-free by Intertek and TÜV. What does that mean? Well, unlike conventional 3D technologies that use expensive shutter-type glasses that often leave viewers with feelings of vertigo, viewers using an LG CINEMA 3D TV enjoy their 3D affordably and comfortably. No Flickering!

We think that’s a winning combination: Beautifully crisp, Full HD images seen in total comfort, and without spending a fortune.

Alright, so you’ve gotten yourself a beautiful new LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV. You’re just minutes away from enjoying great 3D content. We understand your excitement. But before you dive right in and start powering things up, take a moment and know your ports. It’ll make your set-up easier and you’ll probably pick up a few tidbits on how to make the most of your TV. We say “probably” because our engineers have packed plenty of ideas in these units.

Let’s take a look at the ports.

That’s a lot of ports! Your CINEMA 3D Smart TV may not have an identical layout, but it will most likely have a similar configuration.

Now let’s get into what some of these ports can do for you.

HDMI Port

A good example is the HDMI Port and also a great place to start. Who besides gamers even knew what an HDMI was a few years ago? Well, thankfully today there are so many digital peripherals around us that can make use of HDMI ports. Besides your game console, think: digital SLRs, computers, notebooks, game consoles, camcorders, and even tablets. As the name suggests, it’s a FULL HD connection and the real beauty of it (besides those great HD videos) is that it also takes care of the sound.

RGB Port

Ok, we don’t all have HDMI ports on our PCs. But that’s not a problem. Whatever computer you do have, it will have what’s called an RGB connection. It’s been the standard for video/monitors for about 2 decades. So if you don’t have an HDMI port but still want to connect your PC, just unplug your monitor and plug that same cable into the TV. Click on the inputs and select “PC” and you’re good-to-go. Just keep in mind that you’ll need a separate audio connection for your sound.

USB Port

USB ports have become pretty common on our computers these days and you’ll find a bunch on your LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV as well. What many people aren’t aware of is that the TVs also come with software installed to read just about any kind of memory storage device that has a USB connector. Photos on your camera? Plug it in. A movie stored on your thumb drive? Just plug it in. The TV will do the rest, prompting you with a screen to choose the file. Just connect, click and view to your hearts content. You can even hook up an external hard drive.

Connecting your Home Theater System

Not all home theater systems were born equal but the basic ones have at least 2 channel speakers, which means you’ll definitely need the analog stereo audio ports, one for the Right and one for the Left. They are typically color-coded red and white. But most home theater system these days will be digital so just locate the digital optical ports on the back, match up the colors and enjoy!

Knowing just these 4 basic ports on your new CINEMA 3D Smart TV will open a whole new TV viewing experience. Connect and enjoy!

that even as you sit in your living room, you’ll forget where you are. But then you’ll remember and navigate to the Home Dashboard to access tons of premium 2D and 3D content on demand.

Hit play, and enjoy amazing 3D with amazing sound, in amazing quality, all on a larger-than-life screen. That’s what we call Ultra Definition.

It all starts with a barely noticeable bezel, a great picture and outstanding sound. Which is precisely what’s on offer with the new slim and narrow bezel design TVs that we unveiled at CES in Las Vegas. We’re talking about a bezel that measures in at just 1 mm. In other words, it’s ALL screen.

Now, what if you could do that to an 84-inch giant? And what if the resolution isn’t your standard 1920×1080, it’s 4 times higher at 3840×2160?! Well, that’s exactly what the world’s largest 3D Ultra Definition (UD) TV unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) looks like.

And it’s a game changer.

One look at this beautifully designed, jaw-dropping beast of a screen, with a picture resolution unheard of in the industry, and you’ll fall head over heels. Incorporating the aforementioned new slim and narrow bezel design, this huge 84-inch display delivers what can only be described as truly immersive 2D and 3D viewing.

Let’s focus in on that amazing resolution because, aside from massive screen size, this is what really sets the unit apart from anything that other manufacturers have to offer. Take a moment and think about 3840×2160 pixels. That is a whopping 8.2944 million pixels! Hence the very well-deserved name “Ultra Definition”

Now, imagine what that will do for your 3D viewing, especially when you factor in our highly acclaimed Film Patterned Retarder-type 3D technology, with its comfortable, lightweight, and affordable glasses.

Comfortable and enjoyable viewing, coupled with LG’s ecosystem of premium 3D content and apps like the 3D zone will take your 3D experience to a whole new level. And navigating to your favorite content is a breeze with the newly unveiled Magic Remote that’s equipped with a scroll wheel, gestures, and even voice recognition on top of the standard on-screen pointer that people have been raving about since we introduced it.

And remember that 3D doesn’t just stop with the picture. This model, along with the new line-up of CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, featuring 3D Sound Zooming for 3D sound that can only be matched with home theater systems.

Now zoom out again. In fact, step back and take it all in. A gigantic 84-inch state-of-the-art TV, with a resolution so crystal clear, and a bezel so thin, that even as you sit in your living room, you’ll forget where you are. But then you’ll remember and navigate to the Home Dashboard to access tons of premium 2D and 3D content on demand.

Hit play, and enjoy amazing 3D with amazing sound, in amazing quality, all on a larger-than-life screen. That’s what we call Ultra Definition.

It’s a big investment,  so our advice is this: “Know your tech, make better choices.”

You can read more about the differences in LCD panels here. There’s definitely a lot to be said about different LED types, as well.

What you might not have known is that the majority of the so-called “LED TVs” on the market today are actually LCD TVs with LED backlighting. Since LCD panels cannot emit light by themselves, they require a light source. Previous LCD TVs had CCFL backlights which are not bad, but are generally darker and hungrier for power than the more recent LED backlights that are powering many of the LCD TVs today. The new ones are not only brighter, their pictures are clearer and they are definitely easier on the electric bill.

Sounds great, right? But there are different types and the differences can be good to know about.Let’s walk through them.

1. Edge-lit LED TVs: Slim but Inconsistent Lighting

LED lights are much brighter than the old-style CCFL backlights, which are made from flourescent lighting. Taking advantage of their brightness, manufacturers placed the LEDs to the sides of the display, hence the term “edge-lit.” The LEDs at the sides projected light towards to the center of the display through “lightguides.” Edge-lit means a lot less LEDs over full array, making TVs thinner and more energy efficient. But these TVs aren’t without their shortcomings. Because all the LEDs are located towards the side of the display, the lighting is not completely consistent throughout the entire display. Even if your TV is displaying one single color, the edges may look brighter than the rest.

2. Full Array LED: Precision Manufacturing for Better Picture Quality

In terms of brightness consistency, the so-called full array LED backlit LCD TVs have a definite upper hand. All the LEDs are placed behind the panel, so they show consistent brightness throughout the entire display. However, the precision required in placing these LEDs is not an easy task, and because more LEDs are required to make the full array LED backlight work, the LCD TV tends to come with a slightly more expensive price tag. Different manufacturers refer to full array LED TVs differently. LG calls them FULL LEDs.

3. NANO FULL LED: Brighter and Darker

But the real advantage of full array backlighting comes with something that LG calls NANO FULL LED, also known as local dimming. Depending on the picture input, the LEDs constantly turn on and off, making some areas darker and others brighter. This gives these displays much deeper blacks, and a much higher contrast ratio. This technology is not available with standard CCFL backlighting or most edge-lit LED backlit TVs, as they use “global dimming,” where the whole backlight brightens or dims together. NANO FULL LED TVs produce better contrasts and also conserve energy, powering up only the areas you need. Although a handful of edge-lit LEDs offer similar technology, where parts of the TV darkens and parts stay lighted, they cannot be called true local dimming, as the LEDs are not placed behind the entire panel.

4. Organic LED TVs: Razor Slim with Flawless Pictures

Those panels are all great technological success stories, but how about a panel that produces its own light? Without a backlight, it would be thinner and use even less electricity.

Well, they do exist and we call them Organic LEDs, or OLEDs. It is the true LED TV.

There are so many advantages to these it’s hard to know where to start. Come to think of it, it’s easy, just look at the profile. With no backlight, they are razor thin, just milimeters, really. The secret is that everything is packed in a superthin film that emits light when electricity is applied.

But as they say about books, you should never judge a TV by its great cover. OLED TVs are stunningly thin but that’s not all. They also deliver flawless pictures never before seen in the world of flatpanel TVs. Because the light is organic, the contrast levels are infinite with amazing blacks. It also means you can view your TV from any angle without seeing the changes in color you normally see on a conventional LCD TV.

For picture quality, OLED beats the competition hands down. Unfortunately at the moment, these TVs have limited availability and the prices are a bit steep. But don’t be too disappointed because LG is planning to release breathtakingly slim OLED TVs for general consumers very soon! With that in mind, if you want a reasonably priced LED TV with great picture quality, a full array LED backlit TV with local dimming technology is definitely for you. In fact, LG has a wide range of FULL LED LG CINEMA 3D TVs available that not only deliver great pictures, they’re also cased in superslim designs!

Are you making a TV purchase and trying to figure out which 3D LED Smart TV is the right one for you and your family?

The market is packed with options, and virtually every model from most of the manufacturers forces you to make a choice between price and all the latest top-of-the-line features. But how can you know you’ve got the right combination? And why do you have to choose at all?

We admit, the last one was rhetorical, and it’s the basic point made by the experts at PC Magazine when they chose LG’s 47LW5600 as the Best HDTV of year 2011. Outstanding picture quality, affordable price tag, comfortable glasses, an abundance of features, and the list goes on.

PC Magazine knows their electronics goods. In fact, millions of readers rely on their expertise to make better purchase decisions every year. And the experts fell head over heels for the 47LW5600.

So what made these tech-savvy experts at PC Magazine choose the 47LW5600 over all the other LED HDTVs in the market? Take a look at the TV first.

The 47LW5600 is a beautifully designed 47-inch CINEMA 3D LED Smart TV, based by LG’s outstanding Film Patterned Retarder-type 3D technology. Packaged with 4 pairs of lightweight, comfortable, and battery-free glasses, the 47LW5600 delivers amazingly beautiful 2D and 3D quality, along with easy-to-use Smart TV functions as well.

Before PC Magazine picked this model for the Best of 2011, it was also the editor’s choice, recognized for delivering outstanding 3D with comfortable glasses as well. PC Magazine editors were also thoroughly impressed by the “inky blacks, excellent color quality, low power usage, and a robust feature set” of the 47LW5600.

And navigation is a breeze with LG’s Magic Remote. Users can switch channels, change setting, access Smart TV apps and more, all with a few clicks and waving of LG’s intuitive Magic Remote. You use it like a magic wand and it acts like an on-screen mouse.

PC Magazine also noted the thoughtfulness of how the peripheral ports are positioned, making it easy for users to access USB and HDMI ports, even when the unit is mounted on the wall.

The bottom line: the LG 47LW5600 CINEMA 3D LED Smart TV “brings together everything you could want in an LED HDTV.” Excellent pictures, tons of networked features, great remote controls, and affordable glasses. All that AND an affordable price. What more could you ask for?

The partnership was unveiled at the CES inLas Vegasin January and we couldn’t be more excited about it. You may have heard of Google TV from other manufactures before, but this isn’t like anything you’ve seen or heard of. This is a coming together of Google’s wildly popular Android OS with LG’s outstanding 3D and Smart TV technology.

Now, we don’t say this often but, let’s forget for a moment about all those great features we pack into our TVs. The first thing that will strike you is that it’s so easy to use. The combination of the Android based interface and apps, with the Magic Remote specially designed for the TV works, well, like magic.

The Google TV Magic Remote developed by LG has more than a few tricks up its sleeve. It works like the standard Magic Remote with an on screen pointer. You can wave it around and hover the pointer to what you want to access and click. There’s also a directional pad on the remote, so you can surf from on box to another with a simple click of the arrow. When you’re surfing pages of content, you also have a scroll wheel, getting rid of the need to search for the scroll bar on your screen.

But the real secret is in the backside of the remote. Whenever you miss your keyboard when surfing the web, flip your Magic Remote over and you’ll see a full Qwerty keyboard waiting for you. And what good is a Google TV without Google’s popular Chrome browser and the world’s most popular search engine?

So when something pops into your mind, just hover your pointer to your Chrome browser, flip your remote over, and start typing. That’s how we search on our computers, and that’s exactly how we can do it on LG’s new Google TV.

Equipped with LG’s CINEMA 3D technology and Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology, it also delivers exceptional 3D pictures, with battery-free and lightweight glasses. It’s really an ideal TV for 3D viewing with family and friends, and for taking full advantage of all of Android features that works seamlessly.

You wouldn’t expect anything less from LG would you? Head over to our CES Newsroom to read more. (Go to LG Newsroom)

The Vegas venue has been cleared out, and the manufacturers and reporters have all packed their bags and returned home. But the amazing products unveiled at the 2012 CES are still the talk of the industry.

Here’s a roundup of all the great responses we’ve had from the media about our Home Entertainment products at the 2012 CES.

LG 55-inch OLED TV

They just can’t get enough of it. In fact, if there was one single most talked about product at the show, it’s definitely LG’s 55-inch OLED TV. This stunningly beautiful unit stole the hearts of reporters and took the entire show by storm. Even before the CES kicked off, it was the center of media attention, and the response upon unveiling was that it was well worth the buzz. And before we forget, it is the world’s largest, the world’s slimmest (4mm), and world’s lightest (7.5kg) OLED TV.

Engadget, a well-known tech review site, called the incredible picture “razor sharp.” The Verge, another renowned tech review site, said the colors, contrast and viewing angles were “too awesome for us to count pixels.”

Business Review USA mentioned that, “The picture on the OLED TV is incredible.”

Now, we weren’t the only manufacturer to unveil a 55-inch OLED, but CNET agreed with us that ours is tops when it named LG’s 55-inch OLED TV as Best of Show in CES.

LG’s 55-inch OLED: Simply Stunning

Check out this graphic on our amazing OLED TV here.

The New CINEMA 3D Smart TVs with a Bezel up to 1mm Thin

The funny thing about the bezel on our New CINEMA 3D TVs is that it is barely noticeable. In fact if we didn’t say anything about it, you’d probably think the TVs didn’t have one. But if you must know, the thinnest of our new models measures just 1mm! Sitting comfy on your couch, that’s virtually invisible.

And the reporters were thoroughly impressed. Tech Radar called our 1mm bezels “outrageous.” CNET went as far as to say that it is “one of the most beautiful TVs the company has announced.”

LG Google TV

Several manufacturers introduced a new Google TV at 2012, and LG’s very own version, together with our amazing 3D technology, made quite a splash.

The LG Google TV comes with a specially designed Magic Remote with a Qwerty keyboard. And among other things, this remote is what the press fell in love with the most. Engadget commented that the “Magic Remote Qwerty is probably our favorite out of the three options presented at CES.”

The interface of LG’s Google TV also caught their eyes. T3, aUK based tech review site, said they “felt instantly comfortable with how the interface was laid out.

Based on the wildly popular Android OS, LG provided an interface with easy navigation and browsing experience. It also has convenient multi-tasking support, letting users simultaneously run searches and access social media features while watching their TV. The Magic Remote Qwerty makes the features so much more easier, and of course, you can enjoy the same amazing 3D and Smart TV experience on LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs! Read more about the LG Google TV here.

That’s All Folks!

Yes, the CES is over. Much as we want it to keep on going, all good things really do come to an end.

But actually, it’s only just begun. We have the whole year ahead of us, and you’ll be seeing many of the great products unveiled at the CES on the store shelves in no time. Soon enough, you’ll be able to get your hands on our great new lineup of TVs and witness for yourself why everyone was going crazy over our products. There’s so much more to come.

Okay, take a breath and calm your nerves… Have you ever thought that your wall might be too small for your child’s imagination? What’s your child trying to tell you with all that creativity? Instead of scrubbing their masterpieces off the wall, wouldn’t it be nice if you could save them in a file electronically to hold forever?

LG’s new Plasma Pentouch TV may just be what you—and your child—are looking for: unlimited space where they and the whole family can draw to their hearts’ content.

I can practically hear what you’re thinking now: “it must be difficult”. In fact, Pentouch TV is similar to how you intuitively navigate your smartphone and computer mouse. The light source for plasma TVs naturally emits light through the cells, and the pen recognizes it, making it possible to touch the screen to control the TV. The user-friendly pen is the main controller, transforming your TV screen into a sketchbook, following all your movements precisely to create all the lines and colors being imagined.

Once the LG’s Pentouch Software is installed, you simply connect with your computer, quickly calibrate the pen, and you’re off. Hand it over to the kids and watch them draw rainbows of color on the TV Screen and decorate family photos taken with the family digital camera.

You can see the intuitive user interface both on the TV and on the PC

Mom and Dad can use it to create family diaries and to-do lists, and enjoy everything that’s been created later in the intuitive Gallery function. It organizes everything easily for you by calendar date. And it’s all easily printed by clicking the printer icon at the bottom of the screen, so you can quickly turn your house into an art gallery—without that red crayon on the wall!

We know that parents today are thinking deeply about their children’s education, too. And that’s where the LG Pentouch TV really shines. Parents can simply pop in any educational CDs or DVDs that they picked up at the store and use the Pentouch TV to walk their child through the learning process together, interactively. It can be a great bonding experience.

Imagine the possibilities when your son or daughter’s friends come over. The entire screen can be turned into a wonderfully interactive whiteboard. It’ll keep them busy and happy, while they create something new and fun each time. And because you can connect the TV to the internet, parents can also access the wealth of materials available online. Internet connectivity also allows children to enjoy various web-based games as well.

LG also made sure to focus on safety and durability, with a strong TV stand that fully supports the TV so it won’t tip over, and special protective glass that makes sure the screen stays clean and damage-free. And to protect your family’s eyes, the TV has a special mode that takes the glare off the screen and allows your child’s eyes to adjust.

LG’s Pentouch TV combines all the charms of the old-fashioned family scrapbook with the infinite promise of tomorrow’s best technology today. It’s exciting to see the potential this new technology holds for families. It only gets better from here!

Typically, households were a one family-one TV story and you’d find the one TV right in the living room where it could be viewed by everyone. Today, of course, families have TVs throughout the home. Technology has made them not only more affordable but also smaller and easier to fit into all the various rooms of our houses. Now we see TVs in the living room, the bedrooms, and even the kitchen and bathroom.

Given all the various TVs out there, here’s a few recommendations that could be the perfect fit for every corner of the house and every type of character.

The Living Room

TVs are still for the most part, something for the entire family to enjoy. And that’s why your living room TV should consider the tastes of every member of the family. We recommend the LW98 series, a 55-inch FULL LED LG CINEMA 3D TV. These LED backlit 3D TVs are full array LED with extremely high contrast ratios that can be viewed from a wide angle by many people at the same time. Together with LG’s 3D sound Home Theater System, your family can enjoy a truly movie theater-like experience right in the comfort of your living room. There’s no need to pay extra for 3D movies at the theater. With a simple click of the Magic Motion Remote Control, you can choose from the pool of premium 3D content.

Recently launched at IFA 2011, the LW98 is a beautiful FULL LED LG CINEMA 3D TV that fits perfectly in any living room.

The Kid’s Room

Kids can be a handful, right? Leaving them for one minute could mean a very creative mural on the entire wall. You may think keeping your walls clean without having to discourage your children’s creativity is a never-ending dilemma. But don’t jump to conclusions. Take a look at the LG Plasma Pentouch TV, the perfect solution to your walls and your children’s creativity. It’s a full touch screen TV, enabled by 4 pens that come in the box. Now just hand your kids the stylus pen for sketches, photo edits, and even games. If you see really great works of art, you can always save them or print right from the TV interface.

LG Plasma Pentouch TV provides hours of fun for the kids and, best of all, there’s no mess on your walls! 

The Hard Core Gamers

There are two kinds of hard core gamers in this world. Some like to play alone and some like to do battle with their friends. If your house happens to have one of the latter, you should really think about LG CINEMA 3D TV with Dual Play feature. It delivers two entirely different full screen images for multiplayer games—say goodbye to split screen! Just slip one of the pairs of glasses that come in the package and let the games begin.

The Dual Play feature brings to different sets of glasses and two different screens for the optimum multiplayer gaming experience

The Bedroom

Having a TV in the bedroom is great for watching TV in a more personal space, especially if your kids don’t like your shows (sound familiar?). Usually bedrooms call for a more intimate screen. There’s no need to go overboard, right? Two good choices are the LW6500 with a 47-inch screen or the LW5300 with a 42-inch screen. Don’t be fooled by the smaller screen size. These models are a perfect fit for any bedroom, with great 3D and Smart TV functionality. That means you can watch great 3D shows and movies whenever you want, and surf the web or manage your social media accounts, all at the same time! So no more notebook computers to balance on your lap while on the bed!

The LW6500 may be smaller in size than your living room TV but it still delivers the same great 3D picture quality

Once you have every corner of your home covered with LG’s latest CINEMA 3D TVs, there’s another great advantage that’s waiting for you. All of your 3D TVs in your house work on the same great FPR technology, which means you can walk from room to room with just a single pair on all the different TVs you own. They’re light, they’re stylish, and they’re very affordable. One pair per family member is enough!

On April 21, LG held one of the most ambitious events in its history as it launched its new CINEMA 3D TVs inEurope. In the beautiful Grand Palais in Paris, LG invited 1,500 stars, media, retailers and customers to what would be the biggest ever screening of a 3D movie on the biggest ever 3D screen – facts now acknowledged by Guinness World Records.

Paris, known for beautiful scenery and rich history, is one of the most visited cities in the world. Once the center of a sprawling empire,France’s capital now stands as a cultural marvel and a showcase of human endeavor.

 An LG CINEMA 3D flag flutters in the Paris wind, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Then, there is the Grand Palais, a magnificent structure built in 1900 for the World’s Fair. Used to stage everything from grand exhibitions to horse-riding contests, it is better known as a symbol of innovation and modernity.

Our France marketing team thought that such a symbolic place – which has inspired the public with art and technology for over 100 years – would be the perfect venue to launch our CINEMA 3D. And they were absolutely right!

Buses emblazoned with CINEMA 3D logos pull up by the Grand Palais.

 Byun Kyung-hoon, LG’s Executive Vice President and Head of Overseas Sales and Marketing, describes the technological wizardry behind CINEMA 3D and Smart TV.

With the venue secured, visualizing the event was exciting – overwhelming, even. With some big decisions and the full support of our top brass, we collaborated with six teams from LG HQ and theFranceoffice to plan the most ambitious event I’ve been part of in more than 10 years of marketing.

The challenges were many and daunting. Due to government regulations, booking the Grand Palais would ordinarily have to be done more than a year in advance – we had two months. In that time, we had to pull out all the stops to persuade the authorities to let us use the Grand Palais, while we simultaneously planned an event that would normally take at least six months to pull off.

Most galling of all, though, was ensuring the event befitted the stature of the venue. We originally pitched the event as the biggest ever 3D movie screening for the public – but we knew that even this wouldn’t be enough. The authorities in charge of Grand Palais are very strict about its events not being too “commercial,” so we had to come up with something really creative, but which also clearly communicated what makes CINEMA 3D so special.

Our solution was to turn the Grand Palais into a “total 3D playground.” As visitors wandered around with their CINEMA 3D glasses, they would pass an entire side of the Grand Palais set up as an “experience zone,” where they could see for themselves the difference between CINEMA 3D TVs and competing 3D sets. Nearby would be a section of 3D video games, 3D projectors and 3D computer monitors, while the halls inside were lined with the latest CINEMA 3D TVs broadcasting the entire event live in 3D.

At the “experience zone” at the Paris launch event, visitors had a chance to see for themselves the difference between CINEMA 3D and older technologies.

The other side of the Palais was transformed into a breathtaking 3D movie theater, with space for 1,500 viewers. LG in fact set two world records that night: the biggest ever 3D movie screening, and the largest 3D projection screen (27 meters by 11 meters).

In keeping with the theatrical atmosphere, we hired Isabelle Giordano, a prominent move critic, to host the show, and invited along actor Sophie Marceau, director Claude Lelouch, and a host of other top French celebrities. There were turns from French magician Dani Lary and Brazilian dance troupe Brasilian Ambience. And, of course, we screened the 3D animation blockbusterRIO, which had opened just a few weeks prior to the event.

A record 1,500 people marvel at a screening of animated blockbuster RIO, shown on the world’s biggest ever 3D screen.

Managing the entire event, which also included a daytime show for press and sales staff, was a formidable undertaking. Adding to the fun were the cultural differences between our teams fromKoreaand the French staff on the ground. In one nail-biting example, we encountered difficulties when testing the 3D videos before the main event.

With just two hours remaining in which to fix it, the technical staff went for lunch for a little over an hour. But when they came back, with 30 minutes to spare, they promptly fixed the equipment right up, and it worked perfectly. Among many other things, we learned that the French style of doing things – though very different from ours inKorea! – can work wonders.

Sophie Marceau, a very special guest at the event, poses for the cameras. 

 Along with top brass from LG, French superstar Sophie Marceau checks out LG’s CINEMA 3D for herself.

 The spectacular interior of the Grand Palais, specially decked out for the CINEMA 3D launch event.

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Jin Choi worked in the field of Marketing Communications for LGE US and HA Company. Now as a member of the Europe LCD TV Marketing team, he is now responsible for supporting France market and dedicated to making LG TV No. 1 globally. 　

No. 1 FPR vs. Conventional 3D
Consumers really caught 3D fever this year and what really had people interested was all the new technology that makes high quality home 3D viewing comfortable and affordable. Much of the discussion had to do with the differences between LG CINEMA 3D TVs FPR technology and conventional 3D TV types. Some tech experts have called FPR “passive,” in contrast to conventional types of 3D TVs that need active-shutter glasses. Unlike active shutter-type glasses, FPR glasses do not have batteries or wires, and you can view the screen from a wide angle instead of having to sit up straight.

No. 2 3D Glasses
Now, the thing about 3D glasses is that they can either be really ugly, or kind of cool looking.

 There are different types and, because people were checking out 3D TVs and learning about the different types this year, it’s no surprise they were also talking online about which ones were better looking and more comfortable. This is where LG was really able to stand out. Because of the FPR technology, LG’s glasses are light, cool looking, and affordable. On top of that, they are safe for your eyes, and we know this is important to families out there. Active-shutter glasses can cause some dizziness, especially after viewing for a long time. But as we’ve written elsewhere, FPR glasses are certified flicker-free and won’t hurt your eyes.

No. 3 Smart
In some markets, like LG’s home market of Korea, Smart would definitely be the top keyword. Smart devices are everywhere and everyone is talking about them. And now, TVs are hitting the market with Smart features, meaning that TV is no longer just something that you watch, it’s something you do ! Smart TVs give users quick and easy access to a new world of fun and internet connectivity without a computer. Smart also means being linked to a variety of high quality 3D videos on demand. It’s like having the best of all worlds in your TV.

No. 4 Intuitive Input Devices
TVs do a lot more than they used to. (see No. 3 above!) With all the new smart features, it’s not surprising that there are also new input devices. Some manufacturers provide QWERTY keyboard or Touch pad type remote controls while other stick with the traditional format with a bunch of keys. Then there is LG’s Magic Motion Remote Control, which many users have praised for being very intuitive. LG studied all the key functions that we use on a regular basis and boiled the remote down to just seven keys, making it very easy to use while sacrificing nothing in terms of features. And the best part is that all you have to do is point and click on the on-screen menus.

No. 5 3D Audio Effect
For a long time, Surround Sound set the standard for listening by widening the sound. But after home theater systems came out, and 3D TVs appeared on the scene, people began talking about the possibility of 3D sound, which delivers sounds outside the stereo basis. With a great set of 3D speakers, you don’t just hear bullets whizzing by you on the right or left, now you hear things above and below as well. Seeing it and hearing it in 3D can be a heart-stopping experience, letting you enjoy the true reality of the world in a glorious three dimensional environment right in your own living room.

Those are our top picks for the first half of 2011. It’s getting hard to imagine talking about TVs without Smart and 3D in the same sentence. Perhaps the only other word we could add to the list is “pure TV enjoyment”!