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Vudu Expands on LG TVs

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:43:30 +0000

In an interesting move by LG, they’re taking the VUDU Set Top Box out of the equation and building the hardware right into their TVs: the LG 42LH50 42-Inch and the LG 50PS80 50-Inch Plasma. Here’s the spin:

“Our alliance with Vudu further demonstrates LG’s commitment to delivering the ultimate HD viewing experience, by providing instant access to more 1080p movie content than ever before,” said Peter Reiner, senior VP of marketing and strategy at LG Electronics USA. “Vudu highlights the superb video quality of our ‘Full HD’ sets with NetCast Entertainment Access, while providing consumers with access to thousands of HD movies with the touch of a button.”

Alain Rossmann, Vudu CEO, added, “Together, LG’s broadband HDTVs and the Vudu service will set the industry standard for easy access to on-demand HD movies. Vudu is blazingly fast on LG’s broadband HDTVs and makes discovering and watching new HD movies a truly exciting and fun user experience.”

More choices with hard-wired VOD delivery is always a good thing. Thanks VidBiz.

Smaller Network Hardware May See FiOS Growth In Apartments

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:12:33 +0000

Apparently the size of Verizon’s network hardware for FiOS has been a factor for the rollout of the high speed fiber internet service, especially for apartment buildings. That’s all a thing of the past, though:

Two new models convert the data-laden light pulses into electrical signals suitable for home consumption and measure a scant 1.25×8.5×5.5-inches and 2.5x9x8.25-inches from Alcatel-Lucent and Motorola, respectively; good news for space-conscious apartment dwellers. The good news for installers is that these new boxes are easier to install.

If you’re lucky enough to live in the areas where the service is available, jump on it. Thanks Engadget.

One Step Closer: LG Ships LCD HDTVs with Netflix Built-In

admin — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:44:05 +0000

LG has two new HDTV units that feature Netflix steaming capabilities. The units are the 47 inch LG 47LH50 LCD and the slicker LG 50PS80. Check it out:

LG Electronics said Thursday it has started shipping a pair of flat-panel TVs that are among the first with built-in capability to stream movies from the Netflix online service.

The 47-inch 47LH50 ($2,100 suggested retail) LCD TV and 50-inch plasma 50PS80 ($2,100), which were introduced at International CES, are FullHD 1080p models incorporating Netflix instant-streaming software. The software enables access to the Internet-based movie-rental content without the need of external devices, other than an in-home broadband network.

Two additional models with the feature — a 42-inch 42LH50 LCD TV ($1,700)and 60-inch 60PS80 plasma set ($3,200) — are slated to ship this summer, LG said.

The models include what LG calls NetCast Entertainment Access.

Now all we need is better broadband and access to all services, and we’re set for VOD take over. Thanks to Twice.