LG Unveils Bluetooth-Packing LCDs

By Devin Connors, published on February 24, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: , , , | Themes: Digital Entertainment
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LG today introduced a new line of LCD High Definition TVs. The LH70 series will initially have two models, measuring 42-inch and 47-inch. The displays have the now expected array of features and specifications, including 120Hz panels, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, and speedy 2ms response times.

So what separates these new offerings from the rest of the HDTV pack?

Both LH70 LCD TVs will have a built-in Bluetooth module, allowing for a myriad of new features and connectivity options. If your neighbors are the type that call the cops whenever Street Fighter IV gets too loud, then use the TV with a pair of Bluetooth headphones. The TV can also be used with any Bluetooth-enabled computer, allowing for media to be transferred wirelessly and outside of a traditional network. The TV can also connect to Bluetooth cell phones.

On top of the Bluetooth feature, the LH70 TVs also sport USB connectivity. The port allows for any USB external hard drive to be hooked up to the set, letting users access media on large volumes. While there is no word on codec support as of yet, it would be a shame if LG allowed for two different types of media connectivity while dropping the ball on file types allowed. The LG Korea webpage dedicated to the new TV line reveals that DivX will be supported. Hopefully, some HD formats will make the cut.

The new sets will also feature LG's ambient light sensor, called the Intelligent Sensor. When enabled, the sensor will detect the amount of light in the room, and adjust the TVs backlight accordingly.

At a time where HDTV manufacturers are trying to become connected to everything else in your home, as well as the rest of the world, it's nice to see some new sets that make watching media one step easier. Price and availability of these new connected HDTVs is TBA.

For the Tom's Reader who can understand Korean, hit this link to see a video demo'ing the new sets over @ AkihabaraNews.

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zerapio 02/24/2009 7:20 PM
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Quote :If you're neighbors are the type


Seriously, someone should proofread the articles before posting them.

bustapr 02/24/2009 7:39 PM
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To me, this will be a crappy tv because nobody connects headsets to their HDTVs these days and nobody would want to connect PCs to HDTVs if not by HDMI,VGA, or DVI. And besides, that light sensor is not new. My half year old SONY BRAVIA KDL-40SL140 has that.

RADIO_ACTIVE 02/24/2009 9:11 PM
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people could read them multiple times and still there is something silly that gets missed.

Second I would love to have a Bluetooth on my HDTV, that way late at night when I am watching movies or playing games I can be quite while my wife is asleep.

RADIO_ACTIVE 02/24/2009 9:14 PM
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It cut the top off my post for some reason

First, I am tired of people ripping on Tom's for having errors in the articles. I proofread memos and letters at work and 3 people could read them multiple times and still there is something silly that gets missed.
Second I would love to have a Bluetooth on my HDTV, that way late at night when I am watching movies or playing games I can be quite while my wife is asleep.

RADIO_ACTIVE 02/24/2009 9:15 PM
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BTW don't edit my post.

ckthecerealkiller 02/24/2009 9:22 PM
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I for one like the idea of connect a BT headset to my TV. My wife likes to yell at me if I wake her up and I get annoyed using a corded headset. I agree it's not that great on PC connectivity.... Though it would be utterly pointless to have BT on the TV and not have anything but headset/mobile phone connectivity.

afrobacon 02/24/2009 10:25 PM
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zerapio :
Seriously, someone should proofread the articles before posting them.



I believe your is the grammatically correct, as "If you are neighbors are the type" doesn't quite make sense.

I would like to see this TV sending digital info to, or getting info from my pc as I have ALOT of movies that would benefit from it.

zerapio 02/24/2009 10:55 PM
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afrobacon :
I believe your is the grammatically correct


Indeed. I was highlighting the error, not the correction.

Radio_Active :
First, I am tired of people ripping on Tom's for having errors in the articles. I proofread memos and letters at work and 3 people could read them multiple times and still there is something silly that gets missed.


This is an error that a program like Word can catch instantly. That's why I'm picking on it.

Tindytim 02/24/2009 11:41 PM
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zerapio :
This is an error that a program like Word can catch instantly. That's why I'm picking on it.


QFT

What is Tom's using to write these articles currently?

lamorpa 02/25/2009 6:25 PM
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Radio_Active:

You can be quite WHAT while your wife is asleep? Quite quiet?

RADIO_ACTIVE 02/26/2009 7:24 PM
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zerapio :
Indeed. I was highlighting the error, not the correction.
This is an error that a program like Word can catch instantly. That's why I'm picking on it.


Yep, Word does not catch that error LOLZ, just like using their instead of using there or they're.

RADIO_ACTIVE 02/26/2009 9:32 PM
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lamorpa :
Radio_Active:You can be quite WHAT while your wife is asleep? Quite quiet?


Obviosly you did see the post below. And yes I did spell it wrong. Sometimes when your typing fast keys get pushed out of order.

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