new 4K TVs may get to market faster than expected ( LG Electronics )

 
Those new 4K TVs may get to market faster than expected -- and at lower, but still-admittedly pricey costs.
LG Electronics has announced plans to be the first to bring a 4K TV to stores next month. Its 84-inch display is scheduled to hit stores in October; priced at $19,999. That means the LG model can be expected to be priced as low as $17,000 in some outlets.
4K TV sets promise four times the resolution of current HDTVs. While there's no current movies or TV content that takes advantage of the higher-res format, many films are being remastered for Blu-ray Disc in 4K. And some TV series are being shot in 4K.
New sets are, however, able to upscale incoming high-def video to improve picture quality. "Ultra-definition television will transform the giant-screen viewing experience in the years ahead, and LG is proud to bring this new technology to market so that discerning U.S. consumers can enjoy a fully immersive home theater experience," said LG's Jay Vandenbree in a statement accompanying the announcement.
The LG Ultra Definition display is a 3-D Smart TV that uses LG's magic remote, which supports gesture and voice commands, and connects to the LG Cloud for storing content online.
Sony's own $24,999 84-inch model is due in November with pre-orders being taken at Sony stores. Originally, 4K sets were expected by year's end.
Also apparently joining the 4K scene is JVC, which has -- as reported by Digital Trends -- a sub-$20,000 set in the works.
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SOURCE : USATODAY