LG Electronics brings 72"3D TV LZ9700 to the Middle East

Dubai, UAE; February 1, 2011 - LG Electronics (LG) announced the Middle East launch of the 72-inch LZ9700, The World's Largest FULL LED 3D TV. At 59 inches wide and 40 inches tall, the LZ9700 will let viewers see life-sized action on a beautifully crisp picture. The launch took place today at The Address Downtown Hotel in Dubai.

With Full HD resolution on an LED display, the LZ9700 delivers pictures as large and colourful as paintings at an art gallery. The extra spacious screen size also makes the picture more immersive than ever, offering viewers a 3D experience every bit as good as the screen in the local multiplex.

"The LZ9700 combines the ultimate in LG's 3D picture quality with our latest developments in connectivity and smart technology," said Mr. H.S. Paik, President of LG Electronics Gulf. "With the LZ9700, LG is poised to take the lead in the 3D TV market with a clearer, bigger screen that delivers a truly outstanding 3D experience. We are pleased to bring this unprecedented level of 3D entertainment to the UAE and look forward to further advancing our home entertainment offering in the region as a whole."

This state-of-the-art TV is also fitted with LG's latest smart technologies, making it possible to access information about travel, health and anything else by using the contents cube feature. Viewers can also enjoy video streaming from YouTube and photos via Google's free web photo service, Picasa. Thanks to LG's intuitive and easy-to-use Magic Motion Remote Control, all of LZ9700's functions are simple to find and operate.

Main Features:
3D TV (Dynamic 3D)
FULL LED Slim with Spot Control (Local Dimming)
72-inch class
TruMotion 400 Hz
NetCast TM (Broadband TV)
DLNA
Magic Motion Control  

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About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 80,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning and Energy Solution. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner of Formula 1™ and a Technology Partner of Formula 1™. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.

About LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
The LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company is a top global player in flat panel displays, audio players and video products for the consumer and professional markets. LG's product areas include LCD and plasma televisions, home theater systems, Blu-ray disc players, audio components and video players, and plasma display panels, among others. While focusing on creating feature-rich devices, the company is also pursuing stylish designs and pushing technological boundaries to improve the home entertainment experience.

For more information, please contact:
LG Electronics Inc.-MEA Regional Company
Zahabia Motiwala
Corporate Communications Manager
Corporate Marketing Team                    
Tel:+9714-350 9500, Fax: +9714-334 4304
Zahabia.motiwala@lge.com

LG-One
Haneen Aweidah or Lona Ayoub
Tel 971 4 3344930, fax 971 4 3344923
Email: Haneen.Aweidah@lg-one.com or Lona.Ayoub@lg-one.com

© Press Release 2011