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Rent-to-own News - APRO Computers/Electronics Focus: LG Electronics

June 28, 2010

From super slim LED HDTVs with 3D capability to advanced thin-bezel plasma screens to Network Blu-ray Disc players delivering streaming online content, LG Electronics is bringing its latest technologies to APRO 2010, Booth # 117.

A proud 29-year member of the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations,  LG will showcase its new flagship INFINIA series of LED LCD and Plasma HDTVs.  LG INFINIA combines slim design and thin bezels with seamless connectivity and limitless content.

 

LG INFINIA LED HDTVs are the only LEDs to receive THX Display Certification, the gold standard for image quality, which certifies that viewers will see the exact same colors, shadows and details as moviegoers in the theater.  

Delivering on its commitment to give consumers endless entertainment options in a stylish package, LG Electronics 2010 Network Blu-ray Disc Players and Home Theater Systems bring a new level of convenience and quality to playing pre-recorded and online high-definition content.

 

Designed to balance the look of today’s HDTVs, LG’s Network Blu-ray players and home theater systems feature slim, compact designs that allow consumers to easily blend their entire entertainment system into any existing room environment.

 

Heading the line-up is the first Blu-ray Disc player to feature an integrated 250-gigabyte (GB) hard drive, allowing for easy storage and instant playback of music, photos, personal videos and online content from NetCast Entertainment Access.


Also on display are advanced widescreen computer monitors highlighted by new, more energy efficient LED models and 3D gaming monitors. By combining a stylish new design with optimized features, including enhanced picture quality, 16:9 aspect ratio, Full HD 1080p resolution and multi-screen capability, consumers can integrate high design into their home office.

 

LG BOOTH # 117

For full show floorplan, go here.


For more information, please visit www.lg.com.
 

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A Review of Online Customer Complaints

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