LG unveils 84-inch ultra-HD TV in the U.S.

Published : Oct 28, 2012 - 20:04 Updated : Oct 28, 2012 - 20:04

LG Electronics has unveiled the world’s largest ultra-high-definition television in the U.S., aiming to penetrate the global HD television market.

The Korean electronics giant held a launching ceremony for the 84-inch ultra HD television at electronics retailer Video & Audio Center in Los Angeles on Friday.

“We took into account that California is the hub of entertainment and innovation,” the company said.

Electronics-related officials and customers flock to LG’s 84-inch ultra HD TV launch at U.S. electronic devices retailer Video & Audio Center on Friday. (LGE)

LG’s new ultra HD product is equipped with a jumbo screen measuring 3.84 by 2.16 meters. The pixels are only about one-fourth the size of those in other HD displays, creating a more vivid display.

LG said that the new ultra HD television would smoothly translate regular HD motion pictures into ultra-HD, and comes with lighter glasses for 3-D movies.

The product is a commercialized version of LG Display’s ultra-HD technology, first introduced in the Consumer Electronics Association held in Las Vegas in January 2012, months ahead of its rival firms.

By Chung Joo-won (joowonc@heraldcorp.com)