Slough, UK, 23rd November, 2010 – LG Electronics (LG), a global leader in consumer electronics, is extending its existing internet TV offering to bring consumers access to even more online applications. LG will enhance its current internet TV service, NetCast™, with nine new applications including BBC iPlayer, movies on demand from Acetrax, Google Maps, Facebook™, Twitter™ and an internet radio application for the ultimate connected TV.
LG recognises that people’s viewing habits are constantly evolving, with up to 50% of consumers admitting they often use a laptop or PC at the same time as watching TV. The updated NetCast™ service portfolio promises to make it even easier for viewers to be entertained from the comfort of their living room as these new applications bolster LG’s existing NetCast™ service, which already includes YouTube, Accuweather and Picasa.
This new functionality demonstrates LG’s commitment to providing consumers with a true home entertainment hub, with many LG products also offering wireless connectivity and DLNA services.
The new online applications will be available to current owners of LG NetCast™ TVs*. Owners will easily be able to update by connecting their LG NetCast™ TV to a broadband connection (via Ethernet or an LG wireless dongle) and pressing the NetCast™ button on the remote control where an automated update will take place.
Stephen Gater, Head of Marketing Home Entertainment, LG UK comments: “People want to be entertained and the role of the traditional TV is changing. We’re committed to offering our customers a fully connected home and these new applications will further enhance our current offering.”
“Having catch-up TV, movies, and social networking on demand will mean that people’s TVs are truly the hub of the living room. Services like Facebook™, BBC iPlayer and Acetrax mean that people can now enjoy what they want, whenever they like.”
The nine new internet services will be available on selected LG NetCast™ TVs immediately and a minimum 2MB broadband speed is recommended for optimal viewing.
*LG TV NetCast™ Applications
BBC i-Player |
Catch-Up TV |
Acetrax |
Movies On Demand |
MLB |
Major League Baseball |
YouTube |
Videos |
VIEWSTER |
Movies On Demand |
Facebook™ |
Social Networking |
Twitter™ |
Social Networking |
Accedo |
Games |
Vtuner |
Internet Radio |
Google Maps |
Maps |
Picasa |
Pictures |
AccuWeather |
Weather Forecasts |
*LG TVs featuring updated NetCast™ applications include:
LED TV
LX9900 (47,55”)
LE8900 (42, 47, 55”)
LE7900 (32, 37, 42, 47, 55”)
LE5900 (32, 37, 42, 47, 55”)
LE4900 (32, 37, 42”)
LCD TV
LD790 (32, 42, 47”)
LD690 (32, 37, 42, 47, 55”)
LD490 (32, 37, 42”)
PLASMA TV (to be updated by 1st December 2010)
PX990 (50, 60”)
PK990 (50, 60”)
PK790 (50, 60”)
PK590 (50, 60”)
