Watching on the LG LM8600: A Rundown of its Features

One of the most highly anticipated TVs of 2012 the LG LM8600, was released earlier this month. The TV is available in 47” and 55” sizes.

Here is a list of what you can expect from it:



Cinema 3D 


If you notice, most of LG TVs now would have this description. This is simply a term coined for their passive 3D technology and this is also what won them an Edison Award for content display recently. As previously mentioned in this blog, passive 3D technology, unlike the conventional type of 3D, is flicker free. So, it will cause less strain on the eyes.

LG’s passive 3D technology is complemented by their Cinema 3D glasses or more commonly known as passive 3D glasses. It is lightweight since it doesn't have batteries making it more comfortable to use. Flexibility during viewing is also possible as they do not black out when tilted like shutter glasses do. Six pairs of glasses usually come with the set but no need to fret in case all of it breaks because they are very cheap.  They also have various designs available and some of them were designed by the famous Alain Milki.

Other features that complete the Cinema 3D aspect of the TV are 3D Depth Control, 3D Sound Zooming, 2D to 3D Conversion, Dual Play and access to the 3D World Store.

3D depth control enables viewers to adjust 3D to a level which they are comfortable with. As for 3D sound zooming, it ensures that the 3D sounds are synced with the 3D images on the screen to make the experience more real.

2D to 3D conversion works great but of course it would still depend on what you're watching. Remember that you're just converting it so don't expect it to be perfect.

Then, there's Dual Play. This is cool because each player would wear special passive 3D glasses so they would see different views on the screen. If a player is used to cheating because of the two split screen views this would definitely maim the player's strategy. This is done by showing one player two left lens images and the other player two right lens images.

Lastly, 3D World Store appears on the home dashboard as a card. It is an online video store so consumers can get more 3D content. LG also launched it last month.



Cinema Screen Design


Upon looking on this TV, people might mistake it as bezel-less but actually it does have it. However, at 5 mm, it's extremely thin that it can go unnoticeable. Making the bezel thin is not just to improve the physical design of the TV but it also helps to improve the viewing experience. Since there is no obstruction, the images seem to occupy the whole screen extending until its ends, just like how it is in the cinemas. This improves viewing experience because it is more absorbing and more real especially if you're watching 3D.

Smart TV


TV on the outside and computer on the inside, thanks to its dual core CPU.


A major difference from the 2011 models is that WiFi is already built in. If you use it for browsing the web, bookmarking sites can also be done. If you don't want anyone seeing your browsing history, you can clear it too including cookies. There is also full flash support for the browser.

This TV and the rest of the 2012 models also boast of the improved home dashboard which is simpler and more customizable.

It still has the Magic Remote but for this model it includes the voice recognition feature. I really think that it's smart to include the mic on the actual remote. That way, the chance of a misread is quite low.

Lastly, they have the Smart Share Plus. Your Smart TV can connect more easily to other devices. With this, you can browse and share files located in your external storage devices on your TV screen wirelessly. It also includes what they call as the WiDi or Wireless Display, which enables fast and easy connection between your laptop and TV without wires or internet network.

Overall, this TV is another technological marvel from LG. With the top of the line features like these and an affordable price versus that of the competitors, I'm sure that this TV will contribute in making LG's profit for the next quarter soar.

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