Samsung and LG bring new incredible TVs

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, many groundbreaking products have been revealed by different manufacturers but the steal of the show may have been Samsung and LG for their bendable TVs.

Earlier in the CES 2014, Samsung and LG have revealed a curved 4K UHD (Ultra-High Definition) TV measuring 105 inches (267cm). The dust on is not yet settled and Samsung has revealed a prototype of an 85-inch (216cm) bendable TV.

Samsung 85-inch bendy TV. Image: Samsung

Samsung revealed that the bendable TV can be bent to suit the need of the user through the remote control. The remote control can be used to bend the television set depending on the location and number of the viewers.

“Depending on how consumers are using their TV, wherever their on-screen desire takes them,” executive vice president, Samsung Electronics America, Joe Stinziano said. “Viewers can decide how they watch TV – on flat screen panel or a curved screen. It’s all about giving the customer control over their viewing experience.”

“Samsung takes pride in connecting consumers with things that make their heart beat faster, and in 2014, we’ll be taking their passion for entertainment to new heights.” he concluded.

Of course, this TV set will straighten when it is not in use. LG electronics also revealed its own smaller 77-inch (196cm) 4K UHD bendable TV at the CES.

The two South Korean companies have revealed that both the curved screen TV sets and the bendable TV sets are important to the viewing experience of consumers.

It is claimed that a curved view suit the curvature of the eyes to make the viewing a better experience.

However, the big sizes which ravaged the smartphone industry can be said to have entered the TV industry. It is yet unclear if this will give a better user experience to consumers like the South Korean companies claim.

Analysts are increasingly skeptical that this will really be an improvement over the straight TVs that most consumers already have in both durability and colour quality.

Will Findlater, global online editor for Stuff Magazine, said: “The jury is still very much out on whether curved displays make much difference to image quality and the experience you have when watching a TV. At this stage it does feel like a bit of a gimmick.”

It is not yet clear how much these mammoth-sized TVs will cost or when it will be available to consumers but there are rumours of later this year or early 2015. I have to warn you though; you will need a bigger living room if you want one of those.

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