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There are four new HDTVs that will instantly stream Netflix. The 47-inch LCD 47LH50 and 50-inch Plasma 50PS80 are available now, while the 42-inch LCD 42LH50 and 60-inch plasma 60PS80 are coming out later this summer.

LG's LH50 and PS80 series provide access to the Netflix library of more than 12,000 movies and TV episodes available to watch instantly, with hundreds available in HD. Netflix members pay as little as $8.99 per month for unlimited instant streaming (all you need is a broadband connection) to the LCD or plasma in addition to unlimited DVD and Blu-ray rental from a catalog of more than 100,000 titles. Honestly, why didn't people think of this earlier?

Besides these HDTVs, LG has also introduced two additional Network Blu-ray Players and two Network Home Theater Systems that incorporate the Netflix instant streaming capability. Find out more at www.LGusa.com.

The LG enV3 will be available this Friday from Verizon Wireless, while LG enV TOUCH and LG Glance will be available June 5th. They will all include the following features:

• Text, picture and voice messaging with threaded message feature
• Bluetooth headset-capable -- headset, hands-free (car kits), object push (for vCard and vCal) and phonebook access
• VZ Navigator
• Mobile Email, Mobile Web, Mobile Instant Messaging and Chat
• Chaperone Parent-capable
• Ability to save up to 10 contacts as favorites

LG Electronics just announced the LH55 "Full HD" HDTV series, which features TruMotion 240Hz Technology with a scanning backlight. With an 80,000:1 contrast ratio, you can expect the LH55 series to display a crisp and clear picture at all times.

The LG LH55 series is equipped with a Super In-Plane Switching (S-IPS) panel that provides fast response times and maintains better color and contrast at off-axis viewing angles. LG also includes scanning backlight technology to improve motion picture response time from 120Hz to 240Hz to virtually eliminate motion blur.

Other features include:

• Picture Wizard: Easy self-calibration by providing on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements like black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels.
• Invisible Speaker System: Tuned by renowned audio expert Mr. Mark Levinson.
• Clear Voice II: Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of the human voice frequency range to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells.
• AV Mode II: LG HDTVs include three AV Modes, preset to optimize picture and sound settings based on Cinema, Sports or Game content.

Available today, the sizes and prices are 37-, 42-, 47- and 55-inches at MSRPs of $1,399.95, $1,799.95, $2,099.95, and $3,899.95, respectively. Grab the full press release here.

LG Electronics announced this week that their latest Blu-ray player, the BD390, not only has Wi-Fi, but is also the first Blu-ray player to support DivX HD video.

We all know that HD video uses a huge amount of digital storage space. What's good about the player supporting DivX is it allows you to keep the HD quality of the video while reducing the file size. Approximately two hours of DivX HD video can fit on an 8GB media card. With the BD390, you can play DivX video up to HD 1080p burned to DVDs or stored on USB flash drives. DivX HD 1080p content can also be streamed directly from a network with a DLNA server.

The BD390 has 1GB of built-in memory so you can view BD-Live content from your Blu-ray movies without the need for an external flash drive. You can also stream movies, videos etc. to your TV using Netflix and YouTube by connecting it to your home network through its WiFi connection or ethernet port. Other features include 7.1 channel audio outputs, NetCast Entertainment Access, LG SimpLink Connectivity and Standard DVD Up-Scaling via HDMI output.

The LG BD390 is available now for $399.99.

AT&T just announced a buy one, get one free offer (after mail-in rebate, of course) for the new LG Xenon touch screen phone. The LG Xenon is available only through AT&T, and includes features such as a 3 megapixel camera, side-sliding full keyboard, instant messaging, mobile e-mail and AT&T Navigator.

With the purchase of a new LG Xenon, AT&T is also giving customers a 30 day free trial of AT&T Navigator. AT&T Navigator gives you audible and visual turn-by-turn driving directions with full-color maps. After the trial period, AT&T Navigator is available with a monthly subscription charge of $9.99 for unlimited routes or a $2.99 Day Pass option is available.

The final cost for two LG Xenon phones is $99.99 with two-year service agreement. (Pay $149.99 for each phone, and after mail-in rebate, receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card for the first phone and a $149.99 card for the second.) Visit www.wireless.att.com for more info.

AT&T is introducing a new range of smartphones and quick messaging phones this spring. These phones help make life easier for customers as they stay connected to family, friends and business connections on the move.

In the smartphone category, AT&T will offer the Nokia E71x & Samsung Propel smartphones. In addition, AT&T will have the Samsung Impression, Samsung Magnet, and LG Xenon and Neon, which takes the number of full-keyboard mobile phones offered by AT&T to seven.

Nokia E71x

The Nokia E71x is the thinnest smartphone, with award winning design and a black steel finish. It is based on the Symbian Operating System S60, which offers Symbian-based applications and Wi-Fi. It also features AT&T's popular AT&T Navigator. It is priced at $99.99 (with contract).Read more

Just announced today, LG’s Rumor 2 is no longer a rumor. This phone, with a full sliding QWERTY keyboard, 1/3 megapixel camera and large QVGA display will be available exclusively from Sprint for $49.99 after a new two-year agreement and $50 rebate.

Other features include a removable backplate, stereo Bluetooth, MP3 player, GPS and an extra enclosed battery cover. LG Rumor2 will be available in two color options: Black Titanium and Vibrant Blue. It will be available on March 15 in Black Titanium and on March 29 in Vibrant Blue at www.sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1. But if you want to buy it in-store, you’ll have to wait until April 19. Read more

Verizon Wireless and LG just announced a new touchscreen phone with customizable attachments – the LG Versa. Not only does this phone feature an attachable QWERTY keyboard, but the 3-inch diagonal display has an animated 3D interface and customizable home screens with three different layout options. There's also a full HTML Web browser that supports Flash and RSS you can keep up to three browser windows open at one time. Think that will slow the phone down? Think again. The Versa also has a built-in accelerometer for fast operating.

Other features include support for Verizon's V Cast Music with Rhapsody, V Cast Video, Visual Voice Mail, GPS with VZ Navigator, a 2.0-megapixel camera with face detection and built-in image editor, a microSD card slot with up to 16GB support, a USB mass storage mode, full Bluetooth with stereo, threaded messaging, a drawing pad, and of course EV-DO Rev. A. You can even tether the Versa to your laptop to be used as a modem for wireless Internet anywhere you have cell phone service. Read more