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LG To Launch $8k Laser TV IN OZ

By David Richards| 13 Jun 2013

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	The LG laser projector, which consists of a short-throw projector and a 100-inch specialised projector screen, will be revealed in Sydney tonight. The 1080p projector delivers a 100-inch screen when placed 56cm away from a projection surface. The device features a digital tuner and 10w speakers built-in, with three HDMI inputs, an RS-232 port and Smart TV capabilities. SmartHouse first saw this TV at the recent Consumer Electronics Show. The laser lamp which lasts up to 25,000 hours delivers a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; it also has Wi-Fi and Miracast compatibility built in. . LG claims the laser system will run for up to 25,000 hours without replacement. It also has all of the LG Smart TV functionality including access to local applications and catch up TV services.

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David Richards has been writing about technology for more than 30 years. A former Fleet Street journalist, he wrote the Award Winning Series on the Federated Ships Painters + Dockers Union for the Bulletin that led to a Royal Commission. He is also a Logie Winner for Outstanding Contribution To TV Journalism with a story called The Werribee Affair. In 1997, he built the largest Australian technology media company and prior to that the third largest PR company that became the foundation company for Ogilvy PR. Today he writes about technology and the impact on both business and consumers.