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July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Building on a groundbreaking technology partnership announced earlier this year, LG Electronics and Netflix, Inc. today announced plans for the first Blu-ray disc player that will have the added benefit of being able to instantly stream a growing library of movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly to the TV.

Available this fall, the LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player will play high definition Blu-ray discs, up-convert standard DVDs to 1080p and allow Netflix subscribers to instantly stream more than 12,000 choices of movies and TV episodes from Netflix to the TV for no additional charge.

LG Electronics and Netflix will demonstrate the BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player for the first time tonight at LG's 2008 Summer Line Show at Morgan Library and Museum in New York City. (The event is open to invited media only.) Read more

LG’s slim, new touch-screen handset--the LG Dare--comes loaded with multimedia functionality. This 3G V CAST-capable phone has VZ Navigator, V CAST Music, a full HTML browser, and a 3.2 megapixel still and video camera with built-in flash. And for better quality pictures, it also automatically adapts to low or uneven light. A cool photo editing tool is included that lets you add borders and even has a fun doodle feature right on the screen. Your photos can then be uploaded to a social networking site directly from the phone.

The Dare also has tactile feedback while typing, handwriting recognition, a microSD port for expandable memory, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Favorite contacts can be reached with a drag and drop photo interface. The LG Dare has a battery life of 4.6 hours of talk time and 15 days of standby time. Read more

June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) is showcasing the world's first mobile phone with a detachable Bluetooth wireless headset, the LG Decoy, today at the 2008 SIG (Special Interest Group) Holiday Gift Guide Event at the Tavern on the Green in New York City from 9:00 am-11:30 am. The new mobile unit boasts a stylish design with a discreet built-in and detachable headset. Several new Bluetooth headsets will also be showcased at the event as well including the HFB 500, HBM 310 and HBS 250. Scheduled to hit the market this summer, LG's latest Bluetooth products will make it easier for on-the-go consumers to stay connected.

"SIG's Holiday Gift Guide event is the perfect occasion to launch our newest Bluetooth products," said Ehtisham Rabbani, vice president of product strategy and marketing for LG Mobile Phones. "We are finding that consumers are welcoming hands-free devices at every turn of their lives. Adoption of these products ensures better traffic safety and it enables more efficient multi-tasking while staying on top of daily communication." Read more

June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- For the hottest looks and coolest features in wireless phones this summer, Verizon Wireless is expanding its LG line-up with three devices that offer unique features with loads of possibilities. The LG Dare, LG Decoy and the new LG Chocolate 3 are scheduled for their debut on the nation's most reliable wireless network through July.

"These summer phones join our other popular LG phones -- the enV, the Voyager and the Venus -- to offer our customers an array of applications, downloadable games, music and other content that is unparalleled in its variety and ability to enhance customers' lifestyles," said Mike Lanman, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "By unveiling these devices now, we are giving our customers the opportunity to choose the device that's right for them, backed by the most reliable wireless network in the nation." Read more

May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- A new line of digital audio-video products from LG Electronics, led by home theater audio products tuned by renowned audio expert Mr. Mark Levinson, have been introduced through national retail stores, such as Best Buy, Circuit City and other leading electronics retailers.

Previewed at the International Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year, the new home theater audio systems (models LHT888, LHT874, LHT854, LFD850 and LFA840) feature distinctive designs and advanced technology, such as enhanced sound quality and user-friendly touch sensing controls. Read more

April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the launch of LG: Rally for Music at www.rallyformusic.com, a Web-based social platform that aims to connect, inspire and motivate young people and allow undiscovered musical talent to shine and be recognized.

Music fans and aspiring musicians alike will be able to create personal profiles, commune across shared musical interests and enter to win valuable prizes. Registered users will have the chance to land a rock star opportunity through a video-based performance competition or enter monthly sweepstakes for the chance to win valuable prizes which include: LG high-definition TVs, MP3 players and the latest in mobile phones. Musicians will be able to upload their performance video for the chance to be rated and reviewed by their peers, with the top four contestants gathering for a live competition held August 2008 in New York City to determine the final winner. The event will be broadcast live on www.rallyformusic.com. Participants will then have a chance to go online to vote for their favorite with the grand prize of $15,000 to be awarded to the best musical talent with the most votes. Read more

Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In a key milestone in the nation's transition to digital television (DTV), the digital-to-analog converter box developed by LG Electronics has been officially certified for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) digital-to-analog converter box program.

The NTIA, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, certified the LG-produced model as a "coupon-eligible converter box" under the government program that will provide up to two $40 coupons per household to go toward the purchase of converter boxes. Consumers with analog TVs that receive their broadcast signals using an antenna can use the converter box to receive the new interference-free digital TV broadcasts. On Feb. 17, 2009, analog TV broadcasting ends in the United States. Read more

Available now from Verizon Wireless is the new LG VX8350 (an updated version of the bestseller VX8300). This entry level phone features an external OLED display screen which provides you with details like caller information and music playlists. The phone is Bluetooth-capable and includes a 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder. A music player and dual speakers for stereo sound is included along with Verizon Wireless' V CAST service pack. There's even a microSD memory port for extra storage. Available now, MSRP: $129.99. Read more

Sept. 6, 2007 – The second-generation dual-format LG Super Blu™ Player and new 1080p HDTVs enhance LG Electronics' robust, premium and innovative product line demonstrated here this week at the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) EXPO 2007 (booth #720).

Ranked by integrators as one of the top three preferred brands for flat-panel displays,* LG Electronics has expanded its LCD HDTV line to include displays in sizes that span 20 to 52 inches. Read more

Sept. 5, 2007 – LG Electronics, the first company to introduce a dual-format high-definition disc player, today unveiled its second-generation LG Super Blu™ Player (model BH200). Sporting both formats’ logos, LG’s new high-def player is capable of Blu-ray disc and HD DVD playback with advanced BD-Java and HDi interactivity, enabling consumers to choose from the widest variety of high-def content regardless of disc format.

On display for the first time at the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) EXPO 2007 (booth #720), LG’s Super Blu Player will be available to U.S. consumers and custom installers in mid-October at a suggested retail price of $999. Read more