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LG today announced that its new 88-inch 8K OLED and 75-inch 8K LED smart TVs are available at select U.S. retailers starting today, priced at $29,999 and $4,999 respectively. LG says both models will receive a firmware update that enables HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support later this fall.

AirPlay 2 support will enable users to stream videos, music, podcasts, and more directly from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to these TVs, with no Apple TV box necessary. And with HomeKit, users can easily control the TV's power, volume, source, and more using Siri or the Home app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

LG says the 88-inch model is the largest OLED TV ever, with an 8K Ultra HD resolution of 7,680x4,320 for a total of nearly 33 million pixels. The TV features a slim-bezel display with a brushed aluminum stand and comes with an integrated 80W speaker system that is said to deliver powerful sound.

LG first rolled out HomeKit and AirPlay 2 to select 2019 OLED and NanoCell 4K UHD smart TVs with ThinQ AI capability in July, with remaining 4K UHD TV series in LG's 2019 lineup slated to receive the features in October.

Many customers have petitioned LG to offer AirPlay 2 and HomeKit on its older smart TVs, but the company has not budged so far, noting that it "cannot guarantee" that pre-2019 models "will be able to deliver a seamless user experience." LG did note that it "may be a possibility in the future."

AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are also available on select Vizio smart TVs, and Sony promised to roll out the features in summer 2019, but it has yet to do so. Samsung offers an Apple TV app and AirPlay 2, but not HomeKit, on select TVs.

LG's $30,000 88-Inch OLED TV Now Available, Will Support HomeKit and AirPlay 2

LG today announced that its new 88-inch 8K OLED and 75-inch 8K LED smart TVs are available at select U.S. retailers starting today, priced at...

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[MetalAlien]

That's good.

 

[gatti-man]

Just get the 77” OLED 4K for $8,000. Your eyes won’t even tell the difference.

 

[Phunkydiabetic]

That's a shitload of screen real estate to burn in......

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

I'll wait 6 years and buy it for 1000.

 

[CyberPanda]

I'll wait 6 years and buy it for 1000.

I like the way you think sweetie.

 

[Carton]

For $30k, I’d be expecting the TV to be the size of the window in the background and offer a similar viewing experience.

 

[MetalAlien]

I'm posting on gaf with my 100" 1080p projector.. and watching Wayne's World.

Spoiler

light theme for life!

 

[haxan7]

I'll wait 6 years and buy it for 1000.

Sounds about right. The average tv size just keeps increasing.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

I'm posting on gaf with my 100" 1080p projector.. and watching Wayne's World.

Spoiler

light theme for life!

Ambient lighting where

 

[MetalAlien]

Ambient lighting where

Just for the picture the hall light was on. Walls painted black and no light when using the projo. The TV is behind the screen.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Just for the picture the hall light was on. Walls painted black and no light when using the projo. The TV is behind the screen.

Doesn't that fuck up your eyes? I have at least some ambient lightning when I'm on anything with a screen.

 

[MetalAlien]

Doesn't that fuck up your eyes? I have at least some ambient lightning when I'm on anything with a screen.

How do you go to the movies? When using the TV the room lights are on.

 

[Kamina]

30k
People buy brand new cars for that price.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

How do you go to the movies?

It has been like 7 years since I last saw a movie at a theater. I don't miss the "experience".

 

[CyberPanda]

It has been like 7 years since I last saw a movie at a theater. I don't miss the "experience".

Amen. Theaters are gross.

 

[Halo is Back]

Only 30k? Fucking peasants

 

[CyberPanda]

Only 30k? Fucking peasants

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

Vawn but with a "Y" instead.

 

[plasmasd]

That's a shitload of screen real estate to burn in......

Will it even fit in a van down by the river?

 

[slugbahr]

I'm posting on gaf with my 100" 1080p projector.. and watching Wayne's World.

Spoiler

light theme for life!

Spoiler: Light theme!

You are not worthy

Spoiler

 

[MetalAlien]

Spoiler: Light theme!

You are not worthy

Spoiler

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

This shit costs more than my pickup that I recently bought...
If You're rich.. Please do a review

 

[Ironbunny]

I WANT'S IT!! Price is a bit steep

OLED is such a game changer. LG's new contrast modulation technology seems to take a leap forward in terms of image quality compared to other manufacturers.

LG Demos "Real 8K" Resolution Based on Contrast Modulation at IFA 2019

I wish LG would bring back 3D for their TV's as I am still amazed when watching 3D movies on my LG65E6. If 3D movies would have debuted on a today's OLED's I bet they could have survived to see another day. At least here in Finland the movie theater 3D doesn't even come close to what it is at home. Especially something like Gravity on OLED / 3D. Oh' mama!

 

[slugbahr]

From the OP...
88-inch 8K OLED and 75-inch 8K LED smart TVs are available at select U.S. retailers starting today, priced at $29,999 and $4,999 respectively

Just get the 77” OLED 4K for $8,000. Your eyes won’t even tell the difference.

Seems like the 75-inch would be better value.

 

[gatti-man]

From the OP...
88-inch 8K OLED and 75-inch 8K LED smart TVs are available at select U.S. retailers starting today, priced at $29,999 and $4,999 respectively

Seems like the 75-inch would be better value.

Idk what’s in the 75”. I bought mine in 2018. My definitely want all the CPU and features you can though unless you like spending but tons of money every few years. I plan on keeping mike for 5-7 years.

 

[slugbahr]

Idk what’s in the 75”. I bought mine in 2018. My definitely want all the CPU and features you can though unless you like spending but tons of money every few years. I plan on keeping mike for 5-7 years.

I call my TV Stephanie, sometimes Steph.

 

[Axelotl]

As Always this will get cheaper over time. I can still remember to see SD flat screens for like €20.000 back in 2002.

 

[E-Cat]

For $30k, I’d be expecting the TV to be the size of the window in the background and offer a similar viewing experience.

This is going to require a light field display, which won't be commercially available for another 5 years.

 

[mckmas8808]

I'm posting on gaf with my 100" 1080p projector.. and watching Wayne's World.

Spoiler

light theme for life!

But you have to be in the dark to use that projector.

 

[MetalAlien]

But you have to be in the dark to use that projector.

it's for movies.. so just like in a theater. I just paused to check gaf... When using the TV the lights are on.

 

[CuteFaceJay]

Y so much?

 

[Tesseract]

metalalien you magnificent bastard