LG ST600 Smart TV Adds DLNA, APPS & Web to any HDTV

LG ST600

What's this? LG just released PR on this little black box – the ST600 – which bears a striking resemblance to the Apple TV.  At just 11cms square the Wi-Fi equipped unit gives any old flat screen DLNA streaming playback as well as a web browser and various other LG apps (any of this sounding familiar?).  Read on for the skinny ahead of the launch at next weeks CES.

"ST600 Smart TV Upgrader Lets Users Enjoy Web Browser and Premium Content on Their Regular TV Sets – At this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, LG Electronics (LG) will be unveiling the Smart TV Upgrader (ST600) that makes it easy for viewers to transform their regular TVs into Smart TVs at an affordable price. Embracing all the benefits of internet connectivity, the Upgrader gives regular TV owners access to all of LG's Smart TV functions including premium online content, Smart Share and the full range of LG Apps.

"The market for Smart TVs is set to take off this year, and the ST600 offers a perfect entry point," said Havis Kwon, President and CEO of LG Home Entertainment Company. "With the LG Smart TV Upgrader, we're taking the excitement and convenience of Smart TV and adding in LG's trademark ease-of-use because we see a significant audience who are interested but not interested enough to buy a whole new TV."

By connecting the ST600 to a regular TV set, users can access a vast range of premium content from global providers, as well as the best locally sourced shows and movies to cater to different tastes around the world. The ST600 also connects users to the growing range of LG Apps, which are custom designed for use on TVs and offer everything from language classes to games.

LG makes the viewing experience more compelling still with its superb compatibility, which lets users simply and wirelessly transfer content from their Digital Living Network Alliance(DLNA)-compatible PCs and other compatible devices for viewing on the big screen.

LG's Smart TV Upgrader will be unveiled at CES 2011 in Las Vegas and rolled-out to TV owners in the second quarter of 2011.

Specifications:

  • Main CPU: BCM7615
  • DDR 384MB, 1GB Flash
  • LG Add-on Architecture + Web Browser
  • AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
  • Wi-Fi, Ethernet, DLNA (DMP)
  • USB: 1EA (USB mouse, external storage)
  • Input Devices: Finger Touch RCU
  • Premium Content
  • LG Apps
  • Size: 11cm x 11cm"

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3 Comments on "LG ST600 Smart TV Adds DLNA, APPS & Web to any HDTV"

  1. Big question will it link to Plex as that would be great.

  2. Dave – exactly what we’re thinking too, but guess we’ll have to wait until next weeks CES announcement to find out.

    This line makes us think Plex IS going to be there though – “premium online content, Smart Share”. We’re thinking that Smart Share could be code for Plex!

    Fingers crossed for next week.

    M.

  3. Great article. For those who live outside US like me, you can access Netflix, Hulu and similar media stations on your LG Smart TV by using UnoTelly or similar tools.

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