By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
TechgoonduTechgoondu
  • Audio-visual
  • Enterprise
    • Software
    • Cybersecurity
  • Gaming
  • Imaging
  • Internet
  • Media
  • Mobile
    • Cellphones
    • Tablets
  • PC
  • Telecom
Search
© 2023 Goondu Media Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Life’s good when you have a S$7,500 LG OLED TV
Share
Aa
TechgoonduTechgoondu
Aa
  • Audio-visual
  • Enterprise
  • Gaming
  • Imaging
  • Internet
  • Media
  • Mobile
  • PC
  • Telecom
Search
  • Audio-visual
  • Enterprise
    • Software
    • Cybersecurity
  • Gaming
  • Imaging
  • Internet
  • Media
  • Mobile
    • Cellphones
    • Tablets
  • PC
  • Telecom
Follow US
© 2023 Goondu Media Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Techgoondu > Blog > Audio-visual > Life’s good when you have a S$7,500 LG OLED TV
Audio-visual

Life’s good when you have a S$7,500 LG OLED TV

Alfred Siew
Last updated: July 28, 2014 at 4:00 AM
Alfred Siew Published May 22, 2014
3 Min Read
SHARE

LG-curved-OLED-TV

Video buffs who want not just the thinnest screen but also great picture quality in their living room TVs will be happy that LG’s new OLED (organic light emitting diode) TVs are coming to Singapore.

That’s, of course, if they have S$7,499 ready in the bank.

Unlike regular LED TVs that have been popular in the past few years, these OLED TVs don’t need to “shine” light from lamps that are placed at the edges of a screen to show an image.

Instead, the material used to make the screen are self-illuminating when zapped with an electric current (more on the differences in this excellent explanation).

The result is even slimmer displays. The 55-inch Gallery OLED TV – the 55EA880T – that LG showed off today to the Singapore media is as thin as you’d get with a TV these days.

OLED screens can also be curved, because the material is more flexible. Thus, the Curved OLED TV that LG is bringing here – the 55-inch 55EA970T – is truly paper slim and curved. It’s thinner than your iPad, I can tell you that after seeing it today.

While I’m not crazy about curved screens – seems like a fad – OLEDs are a game changer when it comes to quality.

For video enthusiasts, such TVs are the “proper” replacement for plasma TVs, which are known for making moving objects look natural and providing some of the deepest blacks in high-contrast settings.

The two OLED TVs from LG that I saw today certainly don’t lose out on contrast, going by the sample images on show. LG would also tell you that its OLED TVs offer four-colour sub-pixels in WRGB (white, red, green, blue) – the white is missing in rival Samsung’s offerings.

What LG doesn’t seem as keen to say is the OLED TV’s Full HD resolution, which is missing from its specs in Singapore but clearly shown overseas, like in the United States.

Why? It’s simple, users would be comparing the hefty prices with its sharper Ultra HD or 4K TVs, which use existing display technology but offer four times the detail on screen.

Which is better? Both are expensive but neither is perfect. 4K content is still rare so you might not get so much more mileage on a higher-resolution screen. OLED TVs are great for purists now but would look outdated in the years ahead when 4K content becomes more common.

The perfect solution would be an OLED TV with a 4K resolution. Possible? Sure, I’m told that could appear later this year, possibly when the manufacturing of OLED TVs becomes more advanced. But I don’t even want to find out how much that would cost.

You Might Also Like

Xiaomi 13 Pro review: A photography powerhouse with 1-inch image sensor

Oppo Find N2 Flip review: A worthy flip phone alternative to Samsung

Sony Playstation VR2 review: An immersive experience awaits

Get the best Mac-friendly monitors for colour-perfect design work

LG OLED Flex LX3 review: A bendable gaming monitor for the adventurous (and rich)

TAGGED: 4K, LG, OLED TV, Singapore price and availability, Smart TV, Ultra HD

Sign up for the TG newsletter

Never miss anything again. Get the latest news and analysis in your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Alfred Siew May 22, 2014
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Copy Link Print
Share
Avatar photo
By Alfred Siew
Follow:
Alfred is a writer, speaker and media instructor who has covered the telecom, media and technology scene for more than 20 years. Previously the technology correspondent for The Straits Times, he now edits the Techgoondu.com blog and runs his own technology and media consultancy.
Previous Article Goondu review: Martian Passport smartwatch
Next Article Hands On: Samsung NX Mini
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Stay Connected

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow

Latest News

Five ways the Roborock S8 robot vacuum will change the way you clean your home
Internet March 31, 2023
After another DBS outage, is it time to make banks publicly report service uptime?
Enterprise Internet March 30, 2023
Xiaomi 13 Pro review: A photography powerhouse with 1-inch image sensor
Cellphones Mobile March 29, 2023
IT leaders must manage the tension point between application development and security by embracing a DevSecOps approach
Cybersecurity Enterprise Software March 29, 2023
//

Techgoondu.com is published by Goondu Media Pte Ltd, a company registered and based in Singapore.

.

Started in June 2008 by technology journalists and ex-journalists in Singapore who share a common love for all things geeky and digital, the site now includes segments on personal computing, enterprise IT and Internet culture.

banner banner
Everyday DIY
PC needs fixing? Get your hands on with the latest tech tips
READ ON
banner banner
Leaders Q&A
What tomorrow looks like to those at the leading edge today
FIND OUT
banner banner
Advertise with us
Discover unique access and impact with TG custom content
SHOW ME

 

 

POWERED BY READYSPACE
The Techgoondu website is powered by and managed by Readyspace Web Hosting.

TechgoonduTechgoondu
Follow US

© 2023 Goondu Media Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved | Privacy | Terms of Use | Advertise | About Us | Contact

Join Us!

Never miss anything again. Get the latest news and analysis in your inbox.

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
 

Loading Comments...
 

    Welcome Back!

    Sign in to your account

    Lost your password?