LG Electronics gains record number of CES 'Innovations' awards

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About LG Electronics
LG Electronics (Korea Stock Exchange: 6657.KS), established in 1958 as the pioneer in the Korean consumer electronics market, is a major global force in Electronics and Information & Communications products. More than 55,000 employees working in 78 overseas subsidiaries and marketing units around the world, strengthen LG Electronics' core competencies in three main business companies: Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Media, Telecommunication Equipment & Handset.

LG Electronics is focused on promoting Home Network and Mobile Network businesses based on cutting-edge multimedia application technology along with Information and Communication Technology as its core business areas.

LGE's CES 'Innovation Awards'

PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL HDTVs

60-inch Widescreen Plasma Integrated HDTV: LG model DU-60PY10 is a 60-inch, fully integrated widescreen plasma HDTV, utilizing LG's fifth-generation VSB ATSC tuner, digital cable (for unscrambled channels) and NTSC tuners, which also provide twin flexible PIP/POP/Split window picture options. The X1 panel provides high brightness and a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and 1000 cd/m2 high brightness. It has connections for PC, HD component inputs, DVI +HDCP along with conventional AV inputs and built-in speakers. Its sleek design, large 60-inch widescreen and multiple connectivity inputs make it ideal for desktop and wall mounting in both commercial and high-end residential applications. The DU-60PY10 will be available mid-2004.

50-inch Widescreen Plasma Integrated HDTV: LG model DU-50PZ60 is a 50-inch integrated widescreen plasma HDTV that incorporates LG's fifth generation VSB ATSC tuner and NTSC tuners, which also provide twin flexible PIP/POP/Split window picture options. It has connections for PC, HD component inputs, DVI + HDCP along with conventional AV inputs. Its sleek design, large 50-inch widescreen and multiple connectivity inputs make it ideal for desktop and wall mount applications. The DU-50PZ60 incorporates an X1 Plasma Display Panel that provides 1000:1 high contrast and 1000 cd/m2 high brightness. Available first quarter 2004.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY HDTVs

42-inch Integrated Widescreen LCD HDTV. LG model DU-42LZ30 is a 42-inch integrated widescreen LCD HDTV, utilizing LG's fifth generation VSB ATSC tuner, digital cable (clear QAM) and NTSC tuners, which also provide twin flexible PIP/POP picture options. It has connections for PC, HD component inputs, DVI +HDCP along with conventional AN inputs and built-in speakers. Its sleek design, large 42-inch widescreen and multiple connectivity inputs make the DU-42LZ30 ideal for desktop and wall mount applications. Part of LG's complete high-end product line, it has thin film LCD technology with Super In-Plane-Switching (IPS), which provides faster response time and 176 degree viewing angle - the widest available on the market today. The DU-42LZ30 will be available mid- 2004.

30-inch Widescreen Fully Integrated LCD HDTV: LG model DU-30LZ30 is a 30-inch integrated widescreen LCD HDTV that incorporates LG's fifth-generation ATSC tuner, and digital cable (clear QAM), as well as NTSC tuners - providing twin flexible PIP/POP picture options. It has connections for PC, HD component inputs and DVI +HDCP along with conventional AV inputs. Its sleek design and multiple connectivity inputs
make it ideal for desktop and wall mounting in both commercial and high-end residential applications. The thin film LCD technology with Super IPS provides faster response time and 176 degree viewing angles. Available mid-2004.

30-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV Monitor: This product, model L30W36, marketed under LG's Zenith brand, is a 30-inch widescreen LCD HDTV monitor with Super IPS and 1280 x 768 WXGA resolution. It has connections for PC, HD Component inputs and DVI +HDCP along with conventional AV inputs. Its sleek design, large 30-inch widescreen and multiple connectivity inputs make it ideal for desktop and wall mounting. The L30W36 is available now.

23-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV Monitor: LG model RU-23LZ21 is a 23-inch widescreen LCD HDTV monitor with built-in stereo speakers and NTSC tuner. It boasts 1280 x 768 resolution, 400:1 contrast ratio, peak brightness of 450 cd/m2, Super IPS technology and Faroudja DCDi processing. It has connections for PC, HD component inputs and conventional AV inputs. Its sleek black lacquer design, 23-inch widescreen, and multiple connectivity inputs make it ideal for desktop and wall mount applications. Available now.

17-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV Monitor with Built-In Vacuum DVD Player: LG model KU-17WDVD is a 17-inch LCD with built-in DVD Player. It features a built-in NTSC tuner, 1280 x 768 WXGA resolution, 400:1 contrast, 450 cd/m2 peak brightness and Super IPS technology. It has connections for PC, HD component inputs and conventional NV inputs. In a gloss-black cabinet, it's ideal for desktop and wall mount applications. The KU-17WDVD is available in first quarter 2004.

MICRODISPLAY REAR-PROJECTION HDTVs

60-inch LCD Rear Projection HDTV with Built-In HD-DVR: LG model TU-60SZ31 features a built-in HD DVR with 13 hours of HDTV recording capacity. It delivers 1280 x 720p WXGA resolution and incorporates an integrated ATSC/Digital Cable (clear QAM)/NTSC tuner with LG's fifth-generation VSB chipset. Available mid-2004.

52-inch Digital-Cable-Ready DLP HDTV: LG model DU-52SZ60D is a 52-inch DLP HDTV that is CableCARD-ready, and features a DLP 1280 x 720p (HD2-Mustang) chip. Available mid-2004.

48-inch LCD Rear Projection HDTV Monitor: LG model RU-48SZ40 features 1280 x 720p WXGA resolution, matching external speakers, and features a sleek, high-gloss black cabinet with a built-in anti-glare screen protector. Available second-quarter 2004.

44-inch LCD Rear Projection HDTV Monitor: Model E44WLCD is a 44-inch compact LCD projection TV with 1280 x 720p resolution and 3:2 pulldown cinema correction. This compact, high-performance unit weighs less than 75 pounds and is less than 14 inches deep. Available second quarter.

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDERS

World's First Blu-Ray Recorder - DVR Combo: LG model LGXBD420 combines Blu-Ray technology with a Digital Video Recorder. The world's first Blu-Ray recorder with built in DVR features multiple IEEE1394 inputs and outputs, DVI+HDCP, built-in ATSC and NTSC tuners and a large capacity hard drive with an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface. Available third quarter 2004.

HDTV DVR-Receiver: LG model LST-3410A provides hours of true HDTV recording via a 120 gigabyte hard drive, and terrestrial and cable tuners for HDTV and analog signals. Recording time: HDTV 12.5 hours, SDTV 62.5 hours and analog TV 120 hours. It offers Time shift, Live pause, Hi speed FF /RWD, Thumbnail browsing, synopsis mode replay, HD video navigation with TV Guide Onscreen interactive program guide, picture in grid feature, and a complete array of jack panel including digital interfaces such as IEEE1394 and DVI+HDCP. Available first quarter 2004.

Ultra-Slim DVD Recorder: LG model LGDVDR313 is a multi-format compatible DVD recorder with a compact design - measuring only 3.2 inches high. Features include multi-format DVD playback and recording, DV input, 3-in-1 multi-format memory slot and picture in picture (PIP). Connectivity is complemented with DVI +HDCP, IEEE1394, S-Video, Component and Composite outputs. Available second quarter 2004.

Multi-Format DVD Recorder - DVR Combo: LG model LGHDR414 is a multi-format DVD recorder with built-in 80 gigabyte DVR. It can record high definition programming with its ATSC and NTSC tuners, and offers DVI +HDCP and IEEE1394 connectivity. Easy-to-use features include high-speed dubbing, Timer recording with an electronic program guide. Available second quarter 2004.

DIGITAL VIDEO-AUDIO

HDTV Receiver / High-Format 1080i DVD Player: LG model LST-3510A combines HDTV reception with a built-in DVD player, outputting in 480i/p, 720p, 1080i output formats via component, RGB and DVI+HDCP. Available now.

2.4GHz Wireless 5.1-channel Speaker System.: LG model LGHTW316 features surround sound wireless rear speakers, operating at 2.4Ghz with 350 total watts and a 50W x 5 + 100W sub woofer. Available first quarter 2004.