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LG Unveils BD100 Blu-ray Player and the Latest HD Technology at Best of Stuff Show (13/11/2006)

LG Electronics (LG), a world leader in consumer electronics, is ushering in the next wave of High Definition (HD) entertainment at the Best of Stuff section in the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Show. For the first time in the UK, LG is showcasing its Blu-ray player alongside latest developments in its award-winning1 line-up of HD TVs, home cinema systems and DVD players.

The LG products at Best of Stuff this year truly embody its ethos of 'Life's Good'. Whether it's inviting friends around for the match or cosying up for a movie night, LG focuses on bringing consumers the ultimate HD home cinema experience.

Highlights of products showcased at Best of Stuff include:

Blu-ray

Blu-ray has been eagerly anticipated within the industry as a format for viewing and recording high definition video. LG's BD100 Blu-ray player is making its UK debut at Best of Stuff, providing visitors a glimpse of the future in movies and home entertainment.

The Blu-ray player delivers high definition quality sound and picture through 1080p output, and HDMI connectivity that provides the convenience of a single cable connecting to your TV. Upscaling functionality enables consumers to view their existing DVDs at a higher picture quality, up to 1080p resolution. Consumers will also be pleased to hear that the BD100 can play DVDs and CDs in addition to Blu-ray discs in surround sound.

HD TV Line-up

LG's impressive portfolio of LCD and Plasma TVs is sure to give Best of Stuff visitors more reasons to get excited about HD.

Highlights of the line-up include:

47LB2RF, a 1080p HD Ready LCD TV that will be paired with the Blu-ray player, enabling viewers to witness the difference of full HD resolution, that gives a 200 per cent clearer picture than HD ready screens.

LB1DB series, the stunning gloss-black LCD TVs with a new 42" model set to launch in the UK in November. The series is available in three different screen sizes (32/37/42") and delivers the ultimate in picture and sound quality, after an update of LG's exclusive XD Engine, the digital image generating chip providing truly realistic high definition images.

MW-71PY10, a key player in the exclusive club of ultra-large screens and at 71" is the world's largest commercially available plasma screen.

Home Cinema

The LHWH960IA offers the most advanced wireless capabilities of a home cinema system, with an impressive 700 watt speaker output that brings sports and movies to life. LG's heritage in wireless home cinema is evident with this 'tall boy' speaker system with HDMI connectivity. Four tall slender speakers can be positioned in each corner of your living room to provide crystal clear surround sound.

Super Multi DVD Recording

The EISA award-winning RH200MHS is the world's first Super Multi 250GB HDD built-in DVD recorder. It complements the latest TVs and home theatres with Super Multi recording technology that supports all storage standards for DVD±R/DVD±RW,

DVD-RAM and DVD+R to provide maximum flexibility for users. All digital AV data stored in HDD can be conveniently viewed or transferred onto DVD discs. The product itself stores up to 570 hours of viewing material.

www.lge.co.uk