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LG Will Build Wireless Video Into 2012 3D Smart TVs

In alliance with Intel, LG is the first to introduce WiDi into their TVs.

Streaming video from a laptop to your TV is very cool, especially when there aren't any wires to muck things up. You have to pick up a dongle though, which makes things just slightly less convenient than they could be. The newest sets from LG will have wireless video functionality built right in.

Using an Intel technology called WiDi, you'll be able to stream video from an Intel-based device right to your TV. There's no need for dongles or even a Wi-Fi network. It sounds like a pretty sweet setup for Intel and LG fans.

"Intel is planning to expand Intel WiDi technology to various devices to provide consumers the seamless, smarter usage experience," says Hee-Sung Lee of Intel Korea. "Through this collaboration with LG Electronics, LG Cinema 3D Smart TV users could also benefit from Intel WiDi without the need to purchase an external adapter."

Source: TWICE

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HD Penetration Reaches 60 Percent, but 3DTVs Still Lukewarm

Despite the growing number of 3D televisions hitting shelves, interest is low.

If you're still not excited about the prospect of 3D television you're not alone. A recent poll by the Leichtman Research Group revealed that only eight percent of respondents were at all interested in buying a 3D TV.

HD penetration has shown marked improvement over the last five years though, coming to a total of 60 percent of homes in 2010. In fact, 26 percent of homes are equipped with multiple HD sets. A promising 18 percent of people said that they're planning on buying a new TV in the next year, which could be very good for 3D TV manufacturers if leveraged properly.

"With modest consumer demand for 3D-capable TVs, the potential growth of 3DTV will rely on a continued push of 3DTV by manufacturers and retailers," says head researcher Bruce Leichtman.

Source: Home Media Magazine

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