Posted Fri Sep 12, 2014 at 05:00 PM PDT by Steven Cohen
LG has detailed pricing and availability for several new 4K displays, including a massive 105-inch model.
This week at the CEDIA Expo in Denver, LG demoed several upcoming Ultra HD TVs. Among the highlighted displays was the 105-inch 105UC9 and the 98-inch 98UB9800.
"Today's consumer is seeking the best performance, picture quality and sound," said David VanderWaal, head of marketing for LG Electronics USA. "Our expanded lineup, including large format sets with a combination of stellar picture quality and sound, along with the widest viewing angles and intuitive, fast Smart TV+ webOS platform, will provide consumers with a full set of comprehensive features and enhanced technologies."
The 105UC9 features a curved-screen 105-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 5120 x 2160 and an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio. Meanwhile, the 98UB9800 features a 98-inch IPS LCD panel with a 2160p resolution and a standard 16:9 aspect ratio. In addition, both sets offers direct LED lighting with local dimming, H.265 decoding, LG’s Tru-4K Engine Pro upscaler, and HDMI 2.0 ports. The 105UC9 includes an integrated 7.2 channel 150W Harman/Kardon speaker system and the 98UB9800 includes a 5.2 channel 120W speaker system. Finally, LG also announced several more Ultra HD TV series, including the UB9200, UB8200 and UB8000 which will range in size from 40-inches to 65-inches.
LG's 105UC9 will be available in November for a suggested retail price of $99,999. The 98UB9800 is available for a suggested retail price of $39,999.
Source: LG
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