LG's 52-inch 52LG71 LCD TV boasts WiFi for HD streaming

Life's just too good to only unveil one new television in a sitting, right LG? Apparently the firm is in total agreement, as it has decided to also shed a little (and we stress little) light on its (similarly designed) forthcoming 52-incher. The 52LG71 LCD TV claims to be the "world's first 1080p LCD with an integrated 802.11 Wireless System," and while we've certainly seen a few sets doin' the WiFi thing before (yes, even an LCD TV), you won't find us kvetching about newfound competition. Interestingly, we're not told what flavor(s) of 802.11 this thing supports, but considering that it can supposedly handle HD streams without a single hiccup, our bets are on 802.11n. Nevertheless, we'll hopefully be finding out the specifics soon enough, but for now, let this serve as motivation to start packing away any extra pennies as you wait for this to grace store shelves.

[SushiAlex Posted Nov 14th 2007 8:17AM]

How does LG's LCD offerings compare with Sony, Samsung, & Sharp?

[RichardBronosky Posted Nov 14th 2007 9:29AM]

HD over Wifi? This is probably just going to be another Microsoft only benefit. I'm really getting sick of being treated like a criminal because I refuse to own Microsoft software.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 20th 2007 2:35PM]

Actually, I'm sorta hoping it makes Apple TV obsolete and Apple has the forethought to speak to LG and attempt to incorporate Front stage into it. With the Advent of PS3, WiFi, etc, there really is no need for apple TV except for the interface, and if they can find a way to mimic that interface via a PS3 or even this TV with licensing/cooperation from apple that would be the perfect solution.

And yes, I know all the anti-apple zeolots will pop up, but can anyone seriously suggest a cleaner interface?

[salbucks Posted Nov 14th 2007 9:49AM]

Um...Anyone ever hear of the HP MediaSmart 1080p LCDs?

[palehorse Posted Nov 14th 2007 10:24AM]

throw 802.11n into a 50" OLED TV, add some wireless power, and I'll have my dream TV...

Good stuff!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 14th 2007 11:10AM]

I am in love, I want one

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 14th 2007 11:25AM]

Maybe its just me, and maybe its the fact that OTA HD content in Canada is not the norm and that in order to watch any real TV, you absolutely need an external tuner box. I just don't see the point in a TV these days being any more than just a screen, and perhaps a set of speakers (although if you're buying a 50" LCD TV and don't have a proper audio setup, then there's something wrong with you).

My 50" Sony is used purely as a monitor with multiple video inputs. Why does anyone need or want WiFi built into their TV? Sell me a $300 box that attaches to my $4000 TV (Apple TV anybody?) that I can toss in the trash and upgrade as technology changes. The mechanism of delivery of content to your display will change much more rapidly and frequently than the display itself - why bundle them together?

I'd summise the tuners built into the majority of high-end HD TV's go largely unused.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 22nd 2007 5:52PM]

but.. can you watch porn?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 20th 2007 2:34PM]

Actually, I'm sorta hoping it makes Apple TV obsolete and Apple has the forethought to speak to LG and attempt to incorporate Front stage into it. With the Advent of PS3, WiFi, etc, there really is no need for apple TV except for the interface, and if they can find a way to mimic that interface via a PS3 or even this TV with licensing/cooperation from apple that would be the perfect solution.

And yes, I know all the anti-apple zeolots will pop up, but can anyone seriously suggest a cleaner interface?