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CES 2017: Sony Details X930E/X940E Series Ultra HD TVs[teaser]The company's latest LED LCD TVs have been revealed.[/teaser] Sony has announced its new X930E/X940E Series Ultra HD TVs. The X930E Series will be available in 65 inch and 55 inch models, and the X940E Series will be available in a 75 inch model. The displays feature Sony's LED backlight driving technology along with the X1 Extreme processor and Slim Backlight Drive+, which offers an improved grid-array backlighting system in a slim form factor for even more precise local dimming control. In addition, the X940E features a full-array boosting and dimming backlight. Likewise, the TVs offer Dolby Vision HDR support along with Android TV integration. Here's a full rundown of key features per Sony: - Features Slim Backlight Drive+ with a unique quad-edge LED structure, allowing precise local dimming control which provides exceptional brightness and deeper blacks than a conventional full-array LED TV in an ultra slim design. (X930E only, the X940E is built in with full-array direct LED backlight.)- 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme provides the ultimate 4K HDR viewing experience by incorporating three new technologies: object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and dual database processing.- X-tended Dynamic Range PRO enhances HDR and non-HDR content by boosting and dimming the backlight levels precisely for each zone of the screen with a unique backlighting algorithm. [i](10 times XDR contrast*)- Features vibrant, expanded color with TRILUMINOS Display, further enhanced for color accuracy.- Uses 4K X-Reality PRO to produce stunning detail with Sony’s unique algorithm of reality creation database for any content, such as TV broadcasting, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Internet video and digital photos.- The ultra slim design allows for flush with the wall mounting and clean cable management for table top mount.- Flush swivel mount gives easy access to ports and connections, while allowing the TV to sit flush to the wall- Android TV lets you explore a world of movies, music, photos, games, search, apps and more, including PlayStation Vue and Ultra services. Voice Search to find content, ask questions and control your TV. With Chrome Cast built-in, you can easily send content from your smartphone or tablet to the TV. With access to Google Play, you can enjoy what they like to do on a smartphone or tablet, from their TV. With Google Home compatibility, voice-control the TV via the Google Home device for a smarter connected home.- HDR compatible to receive and process the new video standard signal with higher brightness, higher contrast and more vibrant colors via Internet video services, HDMI and USB port. Supports Dolby Vision HDR format. Pricing and availability for Sony's upcoming X930E/X940E Series Ultra HD TVs have not been announced yet. Source: SonyPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 05:27 PM PST by: -
CES 2017: Sony Unveils BRAVIA A1E Series 4K HDR OLED TV with Dolby Vision HDR[teaser]The company's first OLED Ultra HD TV lineup has been detailed.[/teaser] Sony has officially announced its new BRAVIA OLED A1E Series TV lineup. The collection will be available in 55 inch, 65 inch, and 77 inch versions. "Sony continues to make consumer choice a priority especially for those seeking the very best viewing experience, and we are proud to introduce our new XBR-A1E BRAVIA OLED series," said Mike Fasulo, President and COO of Sony Electronics. "Sony delivers incredible innovation and excitement to customers with all of our premium 4K HDR TVs through a powerful mix of technology and our exclusive image processing." The BRAVIA OLED A1E Series Ultra HD TVs feature Sony's 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme, the world's first Acoustic Surface sound system that produces audio directly from the screen itself, and a unique, cutting-edge stand-less form factor design. In addition, the displays' OLED panel offers superior black levels and viewing angles over traditional LCD TVs. Likewise, the sets include Dolby Vision HDR support. Here's a full rundown of key features per Sony: - Features OLED display technology. 8 million self-illuminating pixels brings a significantly enriched visual experience with unprecedented black levels, authentic color, blur-less image and a wide viewing angle.- Features Acoustic Surface technology: the entire screen resonates with great sound emanating directly from the screen itself. This allows a perfect unification of picture and sound that conventional TVs cannot deliver.- 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme provides the ultimate 4K HDR viewing experience by incorporating three picture-enhancing technologies: object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping™ 4K HDR and dual database processing.- Features vibrant, expanded color with TRILUMINOS™ Display, further enhanced for color accuracy.- Uses 4K X-Reality™ PRO to produce stunning detail with Sony’s unique algorithm of reality creation database for any content, such as TV broadcasting, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Internet video and digital photos.- The cutting-edge design: The Acoustic Surface technology lends to cutting-edge design of the A1E series by doing away with conventional speakers usually located around the TV. The result is a unique stand-less form factor with no distraction from the picture- Android TV lets you explore a world of movies, music, photos, games, search, apps and more, including PlayStation™ Vue and Ultra services. Voice Search to find content, ask questions and control your TV. With Chrome Cast built-in, you can easily send content from your smartphone or tablet to the TV. With access to Google Play™, you can enjoy what they like to do on a smartphone or tablet, from their TV. With Google Home compatibility, voice-control the TV via the Google Home device for a smarter connected home.- HDR compatible to receive and process the new video standard signal with higher brightness, higher contrast and more vibrant colors via Internet video services, HDMI and USB port. Supports Dolby Vision HDR format. Pricing and availability for the Sony BRAVIA OLED A1E Series TV lineup have not been announced yet. Source: SonyPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 05:02 PM PST by: -
CES 2017: R.I.P. 3DTV[NOTE: this article was updated after Sony's CES 2017 press conference.] Samsung, LG, TCL / VIZIO, Hisense, Panasonic, Westinghouse... [Teaser]CES 2017 is upon us and while all the big guns are out slinging a plethora of voice activated, self-driving, Dolby Vision, nanocrystal, quantum dot equipped gadgets, there's one former CES-darling with no buzz at all...3D. My friends, the end is nigh.[/Teaser]3DTVs and Blu-ray 3D debuted in 2009 and 2010 with studios and display manufacturers chasing the public's newfound and 'Avatar'-fueled fascination with stereoscopic 3D content. At the time, simply converting a movie into 3D could drive up box office considerably. Blu-ray (the format) was fortunate in that, with upgraded HDMI ports and cables, it too could offer 3D. The results were immersive and sharp, but marred by the need to wear active or passive glasses and some horrible (cheap) stereo-conversions. Basically, despite landmark 3D features like 'Gravity' and 'Life of Pi' and 'The Jungle Book', trend-chasers made too many 3D movies, reducing audience appetite, while physical media sales continued to fall. Meaning, the market share of people actively buying and watching 3D content for the home was niche on the best days. Plus, certain display technologies suffered from more cross-talk issues while some viewers experienced headaches.As Plasma TVs were phased out, the signs were not good for 3DTV. Market leaders Samsung and VIZIO dropped support across their entire product lines while companies like Disney were and are inconsistent at best -- some of their brands get 3D day-and-date...some wait for special editions... some skip the format altogether.Today and yesterday, LG announced their 2017 OLED and SUHDTVs as Panasonic and Sony announced their own OLED UHD TVs. While these displays will likely win a crap-ton of awards this year, LG confirmed it is officially out of the 3DTV business in a move that, if Sony and Panasonic follow suit, will be the final nails in 3DTV's growing coffin.To be clear, I fully expect 3D to live in the theatrical environment for some time (especially when it comes to premium auditoriums and/or blockbuster movies) while many 1080p and UHD front projectors still support the format, as do the Ultra HD Blu-ray players. So you can still watch the movies you already own, and studios are still (for how long, I don't know) releasing 3D Blu-ray titles.What we're talking about is next generation DISPLAYS... 3DTV. As this transition from HD to Ultra HD progresses -- fueled by affordable large screens, Super Bowl sales, and pretty demo reels in big box stores -- most major display manufacturers have dropped 3D support from their feature sets. (It probably doesn't help that Samsung and LG make a lot of panels for other manufacturers.)The question then becomes what will our 3D fans do moving forward?I'd love to option up a discussion in our forums about whether or not you plan to keep a 3D display in your main system. If so, will you snag one of the 2016 Ultra HD models as prices drop (the LG E6 is incredible and offers excellent 3D)? Or do you have a projection setup? Or will you slowly be backing away from 3D?I personally wish 3D would stay on as a feature, but also have to admit I go months at a time without watching 3D at home AND that HDR is striking and engaging and far easier for everyone to enjoy at the same time.Alas, it seems the future of TVs is here and until the next 3D craze (glasses-free?), it is 2D-only. R.I.P. 3DTV. 2009-2016. May you have a sequel.Posted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 03:47 PM PST by: -
CES 2017: HDMI Forum Announces HDMI 2.1 Spec with Increased Bandwidth, 8K Support, and More[teaser]The latest HDMI spec has been detailed.[/teaser] The HDMI Forum has announced the upcoming launch of the HDMI 2.1 spec. The new specification will be backward compatible with earlier versions of the spec, and is set to be released in early Q2 2017. "This new release of the Specification offers a broad range of advanced features for enhancing the consumer entertainment experience, as well as providing robust solutions to the commercial AV sector," said Robert Blanchard of Sony Electronics, president of the HDMI Forum. "This is part of the HDMI Forum's continuing mission to develop specifications for the HDMI eco-system that meet the growing demand for compelling, high-performance and exciting features." HDMI 2.1 will offer increased bandwidth with new 48G cables along with support for higher refresh rates and resolutions, including 8K60, 4K120, and Dynamic HDR video. Here's a full rundown of HDMI 2.1 features per the press release: • Higher Video Resolutions support a range of higher resolutions and faster refresh rates including 8K60Hz and 4K120Hz for immersive viewing and smooth fast-action detail. • Dynamic HDR ensures every moment of a video is displayed at its ideal values for depth, detail, brightness, contrast, and wider color gamuts—on a scene-by-scene or even a frame-by-frame basis. • 48G cables enable up to 48Gbps bandwidth for uncompressed HDMI 2.1 feature support including 8K video with HDR. The cable is backwards compatible with earlier versions of the HDMI Specification and can be used with existing HDMI devices. • eARC supports the most advanced audio formats such as object-based audio, and enables advanced audio signal control capabilities including device auto-detect. • Game Mode VRR features variable refresh rate, which enables a 3D graphics processor to display the image at the moment it is rendered for more fluid and better detailed gameplay, and for reducing or eliminating lag, stutter, and frame tearing. Source: HDMI ForumPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 03:00 PM PST by: -
CES 2017: TCL Reveals New 2017 Roku Ultra HD TVs with Dolby Vision HDR[teaser]Three new 4K Ultra HD TV series have been announced.[/teaser] TCL has revealed its upcoming 2017 Roku Ultra HD TV lineup. The upcoming collection will include the C, P, and S series. "TCL is taking the TV viewing experience to a whole new level with an array of models boasting leading technology like Dolby Vision for the best HDR experience in the market," said Chris Larson, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, TCL North America. "Consumers consistently rank picture quality as one of the most critical factors when it comes to buying televisions and TCL is listening. We believe the importance of HDR will continue to intensify in 2017 and our new TCL Roku TVs will deliver on this technology, allowing us to maintain our rapid growth in the U.S." The C and P series displays offer support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 high dynamic range formats. Likewise, both series feature a wide color gamut with advanced LED phosphor technology. The sets include TCL 4K Creative Pro up-scaling, an advanced remote offering voice search and a headphone jack for private listening, high-speed 802.11ac wireless and Ethernet networking, and three HDMI 2.0a ports with HDCP 2.2. In addition, the C-Series offers a super slim, elegant design, while the P-Series offers HDR Contrast Control Zones, allowing contrast to be individually optimized across 72 zones to achieve deeper blacks and brighter whites. Finally, the entry-level S-Series provides 4K UHD picture performance, HDR, and Creative Pro 4K upscaling for value prices. All three series will also incorporate the latest Roku OS smart TV platform. TCL's new C-Series will be available this spring with sizes ranging from 49 to 75 inches. Meanwhile the P-Series will be available in sizes ranging from 50 to 65 inches and prices starting at just $500. Finally, the S-Series will be available this spring with sizes ranging from 43 to 65 inches. Source: TCLPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 02:09 PM PST by: -
CES 2017: Panasonic Introduces EZ1000 OLED Ultra HD TV[teaser]The new 4K OLED display includes HDR support and professional grade image processing.[/teaser] Panasonic has announced its newest Ultra HD OLED display for the European market. The upcoming 65-inch EZ1000 offers key improvements over the company's previous CZ950 OLED. According to Panasonic, the new flat-screen OLED display is capable of around double the peak brightness of a typical OLED and is able to produce almost the full DCI color space. In addition, the TV features an Absolute Black Filter to reduce ambient light and reflections on the screen. Likewise, the display uses Panasonic's new Studio Colour HCX2 processor to deliver accurate colors and retain details in near black picture areas. HDR10 and Hybrid Log Gamma HDR format support are included as well, for high dynamic range content playback from streaming services and Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. In addition, Panasonic has submitted the display for THX and Ultra HD Premium certification. Finally, the EZ100 also includes a Dynamic Blade Speaker: a deceptively slim audio system that houses no less than 14 multiple speaker units (eight woofers, four squawkers and two tweeters, plus a quad passive radiator to boost bass). Here's a rundown of key features per the press release: - Around double conventional OLED level - Almost full DCI colour coverage - Improved HCX2 video processor - 3DLUT upload functionality + ISF Calibration - Absolute Black screen filter - 80W Dynamic Blade Speaker integrated into stand -Improved My Home Screen 2.0 interface The 65-inch EZ100 OLED Ultra HD TV will be available in Europe in June. Sadly, potential US availability has not been announced. Beyond the new OLED display, Panasonic also just announced three new Ultra HD Blu-ray players the DMP-UB400, UB310 and UB300. Source: PanasonicPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 11:45 AM PST by: -
CES 2017: Panasonic Details New Ultra HD Blu-ray Players[teaser]Three new Ultra HD Blu-ray players have been revealed.[/teaser] Panasonic has announced three additions to its Ultra HD Blu-ray player lineup. The new models include the DMP-UB400, UB310 and UB300. The players all feature a new processor developed by the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL) Blu-ray R&D facility. Likewise, the units are capable of using Panasonic's multi-tap process to interpolate the decoded 4K (4:2:0) signals of Ultra HD Blu-ray content to 4K (4:4:4). In addition, the devices include a 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling function to deliver 4K-quality pictures from 2K content. Finally, the new players offer 4K VOD support and high resolution audio playback as well. Here's a full rundown of features for each model per the press release: DMP-UB400 High-Quality Picture ● Ultra HD Blu-ray Playback (4K) ● HCX Processor for Ultra HD Blu-ray ● 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling ● 4K 60p/50p Output ● Multi Content 4K Up-scaling ● Full-HD 3D Blu-ray DiscTM Playback ● Picture Type Presets High-Quality Sound ● TWIN HDMI PURE AV (Twin Isolated Output） ● High Clarity Sound Premium ● HDMI Low Clock Jitter Process ● Digital Tube Sound with Up-sampling ● High-resolution Audio Playback (DSD (2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz), ALAC, FLAC, WAV) ● 192-kHz/96-kHz Surround Re-master Smart Features ● 4K VOD Supported*1 ● 4K Networking (4K Video/ 4K Jpeg Playback) ● Internet Apps*1 ● Network Drive Access ● External HDD Playback ● Mirroring with Smartphone / Tablet ● Web Browser*1 ● Wireless LAN Built-in ● Stylish GUI ● Quick Start ● Home Screen Wallpaper ● VIERA Link Design ● 3D Cut Design ● Compact Design DMP-UB310/300 High Quality Picture ● Ultra HD Blu-ray Playback (4K) ● HCX Processor for Ultra HD Blu-ray ● 4K Direct Chroma Up-scaling ● 4K 60p/50p Output ● Multi Content 4K Up-scaling ● Full-HD 3D Blu-ray DiscTM Playback ● Picture Type Presets High-Quality Sound ● HDMI Low Clock Jitter Process ● High-resolution Audio Playback (DSD (2.8 MHz/5.6 MHz), ALAC, FLAC, WAV) Smart Features ● 4K VOD Supported ● 4K Networking (4K Video/ 4K Jpeg Playback) ● Internet Apps*1 ● Network Drive Access ● External HDD Playback ● Web Browser*1 ● Wireless LAN Built-in*2 ● Stylish GUI ● Quick Start ● Home Screen Wallpaper ● VIERA Link Design ● 3D Cut Design ● Compact Design *1 Requires broadband Internet service. *2 Only the DMP-UB310 Pricing and availability for the new Ultra HD Blu-ray players have not been announced yet. Source: PanasonicPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
CES 2017: Lionsgate, Universal, and Warner Bros. Prep Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray Titles[teaser]Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray titles are in the works.[/teaser] Lionsgate, Universal, and Warner Bros. have all announced plans to release Ultra HD Blu-ray titles mastered in Dolby Vision. The format is currently supported on several digital on-demand and streaming platforms. "Commitment from Lionsgate, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment for Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray content is a major milestone for expanded choice and accessibility for consumers," said Curt Behlmer, Senior Vice President, Content Solutions and Industry Relations, Dolby Laboratories. "With Ultra HD Blu-ray, we are able to scale faster to meet the growing demand for Dolby Vision content globally." The Dolby Vision process combines high dynamic range mastering and an expanded color palette to produce enhanced brightness and contrast along with more life-like colors. The format is currently supported by several TV models from VIZIO, LeEco, and LG, including LG's newly announced 2017 OLED lineup and 2017 SUPER UHD TV lineup. "Lionsgate is committed to being at the forefront of cutting edge technology for expanding the choices and enriching the experience of our home entertainment consumers," said Ron Schwartz, President, Lionsgate Home Entertainment "We're pleased to partner with our friends at Dolby to bring Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-Ray to our consumers, delivering state-of-the-art images across a broad range of platforms." "The Ultra HD Blu-ray format is poised to experience an exciting proliferation of cross-industry support in 2017," said Eddie Cunningham, President, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. "Combining an impactful selection of Universal films with the spectacular dynamic range of Dolby Vision creates the best possible proposition for consumers with Dolby Vision-capable TVs." "With the largest library of 4K Ultra HD films with Dolby Vision available digitally, consumers will now be able to own their favorite Warner Bros. titles on Ultra HD Blu-ray with the spectacular dynamic range of Dolby Vision," said Ron Sanders, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Home Entertainment Distribution. Specific Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray titles have not been announced yet, but the first discs will be released in early 2017. Source: DolbyPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 10:30 AM PST by: -
CES 2017: Samsung Unveils QLED Ultra HD TV Series[teaser]The new displays use advanced quantum dot technology.[/teaser] Samsung has revealed its newest Ultra HD TV lineup. The upcoming QLED Series offers improved colors and brightness thanks to the displays' new metal quantum dot technology. "2017 will mark a major paradigm shift in the visual display industry, ushering in the era of QLED," said HyunSuk Kim, President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "With the advent of QLED TV, we provide the most true-to-life picture on screen. We have been successful in solving for past inconsistencies in the viewing experience and consumer pain points while redefining the fundamental value of TV." The QLED series consists of the Q9, Q8, and Q7 Ultra HD TVs. The displays offer accurate reproduction of the DCI-P3 color space and are capable of presenting 100 percent color volume, allowing the TVs to produce all colors at any brightness level. In addition, QLED peak luminance is rated between 1,500 and 2,000 nits. These color and brightness performance improvements are a result of the displays' new metal quantum dot materials which can "express deep blacks and rich detail regardless of how light or dark the scene is, or whether the content is being played in a brightly lit or darkened room." Meanwhile, the QLED series also includes several design and usability improvements as well, including a transparent "Invisible Connection" cable, through which all of the peripheral devices can be gathered and connected to the TV, a "no-gap wall-mount," and two TV stand options. FInally, the displays also offer Samsung's updated smart TV platform with its Smart Hub interface and Smart Remote. Pricing and availability for the Samsung QLED Series Ultra HD TVs have not been announced yet, but the new lineup is now on display at CES 2017 in Las Vegas. Source: SamsungPosted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
CES 2017: LG's New OLED UHD TVs Better Than Ever with Dolby Vision & Dolby AtmosAfter arguably producing last year's best displays, [Teaser]LG has announced their entire 2017 LG OLED Ultra HD TV lineup at CES.[/Teaser] In a world where premium display sales are up by over 20% for both $2,000+ and $3,000+ models, LG has made their best... better. The perfect black level performance, Ultra HD Premium certification, and model naming structure may be similar -- B7, C7, E7, G7 and W7 -- but there are a few dramatic changes and upgrades. First, LG is done with both 3D and curved-screen displays, so if you're a fan of either and were waiting for OLED pricing to drop before buying one, grab a 2016 model as prices drop this spring (the E6 we reviewed was awesome). Next, 2017-model peak luminance will be improved by 25% -- these OLEDs will be the first capable of hitting 1000 nits of brightness, albeit in small patches. Further, these new models will be able to reproduce 99% of the DCI P3 color space, up from 97% in 2016. (Interestingly enough, due to variances in panel production, some units will, in fact, hit 100%.) These improvements come on top of the fact that OLED technology is, according to LG, 13,000 more precise when dimming pixels than high-end LCDs.All 2017 LG OLEDs will support Dolby Vision and HDR10 out of the box with an HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) firmware update coming at a later date. These displays are also capable of supporting Technicolor's Advanced HDR and will feature a new Technicolor Expert Mode, which allows for complex calibration and color rendering. New for this year, LG has added Active HDR, a post-processing feature that analyzes HDR10 and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) content, extrapolating dynamic metadata akin to how Dolby Vision is natively encoded. LG says HDR10's use of static metadata can degrade luminance as well as lead to black and color distortion, which they hope Active HDR will correct. After testing out two displays with both Dolby Vision and HDR10 capability, I wholeheartedly agree; Dolby Vision is the standard bearer, and I hope Active HDR proves to be more than a gimmick (worst case, we can just turn it off). [UPDATED 1/10/2017 with some clarification from Dolby... Another new feature for this year: Dolby Atmos capability (honestly my biggest gripe with the last year's lineup). Not only will 2017 models be capable of bitstreaming Dolby Atmos via HDMI ARC, but each display will deliver a Dolby Atmos experience via its internal speakers, including the E7 and G7's Sound Bar Stands as well as the W7's "detatched external speaker" (it is not a true sound bar as this external unit also includes power and processing circuitry along with various inputs and outputs). Please note the W7 does NOT include "a version of the LG SJ9 5.1.2 Soundbar" as previously written.]LG's WebOS graphical user interface is also getting a boost for 2017. Dubbed WebOS 3.5, LG has vowed to "make TV simple again" by speeding up navigation as well as the number of steps required to access content. For example, you'll be able to program the Magic Remote's numerical buttons to specific apps like Netflix, VUDU, and Amazon. LG has also improved its keyword search functionality and seamlessly integrated available content from your subscriptions alongside free digital content.Oh, and one last thing before we jump into specific model features, LG made a point of saying they're currently working on a way to improve OLED lag times for gamers. The current plan is to implement this change in time for the 2017 models as well as send out a firmware update for the 2016 models. LG 2017 OLED MODELS & FEATURES B7. LG's new entry-level OLED, taking the place of the B6. It includes all the performance specs we discussed above -- perfect black levels, perfect color, Active HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos -- in a design LG calls "Blade Slim. Screen sizes include 65" and 55". C7. Now a flat-panel, the C7 adds a premium aluminum stand and bezel. Screen sizes included 65" and 55". E7. Much like last year's E6, offers the stunning Picture On Glass design with a built-in Sound Bar Stand. Screen sizes include 65" and 55". LG SIGNATURE G7. The G-level won't be this year's flagship model, but like the G6 it replaces, it includes a "foldable" Sound Bar Stand, which effectively allows you to turn the TV's stand into its own wall mount. The G7 will be available in 77" or 65" screen sizes. LG SIGNATURE W7. The 2017 flagship and will be available in 77" and 65" sizes. At 2.57mm thin (1/10th of an inch) and weighing 18lbs (for the 65"), LG describes the W7 design as Picture On Wall. A window into another wall. It attaches to your wall with magnetic brackets, ultimately sitting less than 4mm from your wall, so close it doesn't even cast a shadow. And it comes bundled with a Dolby Atmos Soundbar that handles the display's power and inputs. PRICING & AVAILABILITY While no specific pricing info has been announced, we can expect LG's 2017 OLED UHD TVs to be in showrooms shortly and available to purchase in March. The B6 MSRP'd around $3,200 last year with a Black Friday sale price of $2,700, while the flagship model cost $8,000 and $20,000 for the 65" and 77" models, respectively. My guess is that that pricing structure will carry over, though the W7 may be even pricer. If we're lucky we'll see a sub $3,000 MSRP on the B7, which is poised to be one of 2017's best Ultra HD TVs. Personally, I can't wait. I fell in love with the 2016 OLEDs, don't mind the lack of 3D or curved screen options, and can't wait to get one in for review ASAP. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Is 2017 the year you finally spring for an OLED? Let us know below or in the forums.Posted Wed Jan 4, 2017 at 08:19 AM PST by:
