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LG Rolls Out 2019 TVs

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LG announces the roll out of the 2019 premium TV lineup, with OLED and NanoCell LCD TVs in sizes up to 86-inch promising "upgraded AI picture and sound quality" thanks to the addition of the 2nd generation Alpha 9 processor.

LG 2019 OLED TVThe mid-year will also see the TVs receive a firmware upgrade adding Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support, allowing easy connectivity with iDevices, as well as an update adding Alexa support to complement the currently included Google Assistant. As such, the company claims it is only TV maker to offer support for both leading AI platforms without need for additional hardware.

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Panasonic Expands 2019 OLED TV Range

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Panasonic follows on the CES 2019 reveal of the flagship GZ2000 OLED TV by adding three models to the OLED series-- the GZ1500, GZ1000 and GZ950, all featuring the powerful HCX PRO intelligent processor.

Panasonic tvsAll the OLED TVs are UHD Premium certified, support the HDR10+ and Dolby Vision dynamic metadata formats and share fine tuning by Hollywood colourist Stefan Sonnenfield. On the audio side the TVs feature built-in upward-firing speakers for immersive surround sound, as well as Dolby Atmos support. The GZ1500 has an own Blade Speaker built in the base.

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B-Tech Launches Heavy Duty Pop-Out Screen Mount

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B-Tech AV Mounts announces a heavyweight version of the BT8310 pop-out mount-- the BT8310XL, capable of mounting super-sized displays weighing up to 125kg and up to 120-inch in size, in both landscape and portrait orientation.

B-Tech mountUsing B-Tech pop-out technology, the wall mount is designed for recess mounting of extra-large displays. The company says it is ideal for both commercial and residential applications, with the pop-out feature allowing installers to access the rear or side of the display. An additional locking kit accessory prevents unauthorised access.

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TrendForce: TVs Get Bigger Amidst Fierce Competition

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According to TrendForce division WitsView, global TV shipments total 219 million units in 2018-- a 4.1% increase as the market recovers from a weak 2017. Looking ahead, the analyst expects shipments to increase by 1.6% in 2019 to reach 223m units.

“The year 2018 has witnessed replacement demand in emerging markets such as Latin America driven by the World Cup,”  the analyst says. "The steady economy situation in N. America was also favorable for the recovery of global TV demand. TV brands were willing to offer promotions as well, considering the downward trends in overall TV panel prices last year."

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2019 should see a more steady supply of large-size panels, as vendors kick off more production capacity. The CSOT Gen 11 fab, HKC Gen 8.6 fb and Sharp Gen 10.5 fab in Guangzhou are set to enter the market at the beginning, middle and end of the year respectively. Such production capacity will bring decreases in panel prices, not to mention cheaper large-screen TVs, meaning the industry will seek constant spec improvements to create both brand value and differentiation to products.

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Panasonic Claims "Most Cinematic TV"

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Panasonic is not one to be left out of the current TV arms race as it launches the GZ2000-- a TV featuring a custom-made 4K OLED panel claiming "unparalleled colour accuracy and significantly better than average brightness levels."

Panasonic GZ2000Available in 55- and 65-inch versions, the GZ2000 is described as the first OLED TV to support both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR, as well as the HLG Photo HDR still image format. Panasonic says the OLED panel is a combination of technological accuracy and the colour-tuning skills of Stefan Sonnenfield, one of the leaders in colour grading in Hollywood. Further pushing the TV is an HCX Pro Intelligent Processor able to handle the previously mentioned HDR metadata formats.

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Sony Goes for Big 8K TVs at CES

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Sony is not one to be left out of the 8K TV race as it presents a massive high-resolution display at CES 2019-- the Z9G 8K LCD TV, available in 85- and 98-inch sizes holding no less than 33 million pixels.

Samsung Z9G TVPart of the Master Series, the Z9G promises "the pinnacle of picture quality," with the latest Picture Processor X1 Ultimate image procesor and X-Reality PRO technology ensuring all content, regardless of native resolution, looks at its best. To do so, the TVs also use "a unique algorithm specially developed for 8K that can intelligently detect and analyse each object in the picture, resulting in exceptional detail and contrast for a more realistic picture that represents the creators’ intent.”

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LG Confirms Rollable OLED TV

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LG claims to have nothing less than the "next generations of TVs" at CES as it presents the Signature OLED TV R (model 65R9)-- a first rollable OLED TV "infinite possibilities in designing [the] perfect viewing space."

LG Rollable TVThe Signature OLED TV R takes advantage of the flexible nature of OLED displays by rolling up in a cabinet when not in use, before rising at the touch of a button. The rolling mechanism even allows for a choice of 3 display modes, Full View, Line View and Zero View. Full View is self-explanatory, providing a 16:9 display, while Line View just shows a slim slice of display, allowing for music playback, clock/weather, mood and photo display. Zero View keeps the display inside the cabinet for use as a sound system. Unfortunately the TV does not provide other aspect ratios, such as 21:9 for home cinema use.

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