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LG Takes Gaming Immersion Next-Level With World's First Bendable 42-Inch OLED TV

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LG Electronics (LG) is introducing LG OLED Flex (model LX3), an innovative new TV boasting the world's first bendable 42-inch OLED screen. Perfect for immersive console, PC and cloud gaming, and for enjoying live TV broadcasts and content streaming services, LG OLED Flex ushers in a whole new era of screen customizability. The LX3's remarkable display can go from completely flat to spectacularly curved (900R), letting users choose their ideal arc from twenty levels of curvature, for a truly personalized viewing experience.

The game-changing form factor of the LG OLED Flex is made possible by LG's backlight-free, self-lit OLED technology. Whether flat or curved, the LG OLED evo technology-equipped LX3 delivers the same exceptional picture quality and performance that have made LG OLED the choice of discerning consumers the world over. Providing infinite contrast, deep blacks, highly-accurate colors (100 percent color fidelity certified), a lightning-fast 0.1 millisecond response time and low input lag, LG OLED Flex will make users feel like they're part of the on-screen action.




In addition to lifelike image quality, powered by α (Alpha) 9 Gen 5 intelligent processor and unique picture algorithms, LG OLED Flex offers outstanding eye comfort as evidenced by its multiple flicker-free, glare-free certifications. Easier on the eyes, the LX3's OLED screen enables users to enjoy longer gaming sessions and binge-watch their favorite shows without experiencing eye fatigue. Meanwhile, the application of LG's super anti-reflection (SAR) coating helps to reduce visual distractions, so that users can focus all their attention on what's on screen.

With compelling customization options for a more personalized user experience, the bendable 42-inch display is unlike anything else on the market. Users can quickly adjust the LX3's curvature to one of two available presets using the dedicated button on the remote control or manually change the degree of curvature in five percent increments over 20 different levels. Additionally, the screen of LG OLED Flex can be tilted toward up to 10 degrees or away up to 5 degrees from the user and has a height-adjustable stand - up or down by 140 millimeters - guaranteeing ergonomic comfort for those who like to sit up, and those who like to lean back.

What's more, the LX3 comes with exclusive features and functions that give users greater control over their gaming experience. For example, they can adjust the size of the onscreen image according to their individual preferences or the genre of game they're playing. Fans of role playing games (RPGs), racing games or platformers will likely want to use all 42 inches of the screen, while real time strategy (RTS) or first-person shooter (FPS) gamers might prefer a 32- or 27-inch image that allows them to see everything going on in the game-environment at a glance. The image resize feature can be easily accessed from the ultra-convenient Gaming Dashboard menu, where users can also choose the position high, low or centered of the smaller image on screen.

The new Game app, which is exclusive to the LX3, supports custom screensavers, offers shortcuts to popular apps, such as Twitch and YouTube, and provides a list of connected external input devices, all on the same screen. Revamped for LG OLED Flex, LG's Gaming Optimizer adds customized sound settings for specific game genres to its diverse range of gamer-centric picture and audio options. Its dedicated game sound settings menu includes an equalizer, switches for AI Game Sound and Dolby Atmos, and offers access to advanced audio settings, enabling users to tailor the gaming experience precisely how they want it.

Gamers will also appreciate the LX3's Multi View mode, which allows them to view content from two different sources simultaneously and select which audio they want to hear. This means they can play a PC or a console game while watching YouTube videos streamed from their smartphone at the same time.

For maximum convenience, the Switching Hub function makes it possible to use the LG OLED Flex's built-in microphone and any devices connected via its USB ports such as a headset, keyboard or mouse with a PC connected by HDMI cable. By pressing the source switching button on the side of the LX3's stand, users can switch device connection back and forth between PC and LG OLED Flex without having to physically disconnect and reconnect anything. Additionally, the built-in mic provides effective echo-cancellation for crystal-clear voice chatting while gaming.

The LX3 also delivers excellent sound with two front-firing 40 W speakers that help further elevate the gaming and content-viewing experience. And with built-in support for Dolby Atmos, the TV adds greater clarity, depth and liveliness to audio on compatible titles.

LG's outstanding OLED TV lineup, including the new LG OLED Flex, offers one of the best big-screen gaming experiences around, with support for Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120 Hz and the latest HDMI 2.1 features, such as variable refresh rate (VRR) and auto low latency mode (ALLM). Moreover, LG's bendable display is G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium certified, ensuring tear- and stutter-free visuals that help bring games fully to life.

To complete the personalized user experience, LG OLED Flex incorporates a customizable lighting feature into its shield-like rear design. The LX3's lighting enhances the atmosphere by synchronizing with the video or audio of the content playing on screen, offering five modes for users to choose from.

LG Flex will be on display at IFA 2022 in LG's booth in Hall 18 of Messe Berlin.

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This just doesn't work for me, I don't have the balls to bend something that expensive, so even if I owned it, it would still never bend.

Just give me my signature. That's all I want, and I will go away.
 

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As it wasn't possible to include this in the news post.
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Obviously will await reviews but maybe my next screen
 

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Must be pretty durable, many bending cycles. AT least one to find the right position can't possibly do any damage.
Where is my 32 Oled 4K120 flat at 699. cmon
 
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I stand my point.
All I need is a 32 inch FLAT 120Hz OLED monitor.
Not 42, not 45 , not some niche bendable cashgrab (yes we all know who made that corsair prototype)

LG, just DO IT and get those normal sized products out.
 

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I stand my point.
All I need is a 32 inch FLAT 120Hz OLED monitor.
Not 42, not 45 , not some niche bendable cashgrab (yes we all know who made that corsair prototype)

LG, just DO IT and get those normal sized products out.

I want a 55" 4k OLED wall mounted on my wall for movies/playstation 5.

then a 27" 1440p OLED 240hz for my main PC monitor.

I think everyone has a different use case, which is why it takes so long to cover all the markets...
 
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They are still calling this a TV, not a monitor, so presumably it lacks PC power management and you have to turn it on and off with the remote.
 
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Did anyone ask for this? If anything I hope it lowers the price of the 42" C2 Evo TV.
 
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I've used a 42" screen as a computer monitor before and I was very comfortable with the size and distance. This being able to curve would make that expierence better plus the added extra of 4K and 120hz.

At that size the 4K detail will be better noticed in games, everyone has their preferences but for me this is the thing I didn't know I needed in my life.
 

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Did anyone ask for this? If anything I hope it lowers the price of the 42" C2 Evo TV.

I'm expecting 42" LG C2 to be $999 this coming black friday. i might pounce on it if I am correct... tired of waiting
 
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They are still calling this a TV, not a monitor, so presumably it lacks PC power management and you have to turn it on and off with the remote.
According to that picture, LG doesn't live in a binary world anymore, it's all about fluidity. Even Samsung makes "monitors that can be used without a PC".
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I know the press release says that you can change viewing size, but does anyone know if LG has aspect ratio adjustment? Samsung has the ability to show ultrawide aspect ratios on their high end TVs and if this could do that as well it could be fantastic all around.

It's still a bit on the large side for me, but given how stupidly expensive monitors are compared to TVs I'd seriously consider something like this if the price was right and it had aspect ratio adjustment.
 
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I had a brilliant idea! :faceplant emoji:

( Dont look Ethal, but it was too late.) o_O



10 foot wide bendable walls that use screen projectors! :D



nevermind, thats a thing already....:banghead:
 

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Remember when curved screens were all the rage and they were stupid and nobody bought them? Now you can relive those halcyon days with this dumb thing!

Hey LG, how long before the screen develops unfixable vertical banding that makes it look like a circus tent, after your mandatory "screen refresh" ruins it? Three years? Four? It took mine four years to look like a circus tent.
 
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LG's nonexistent QC and poor customer service will see this end in tears for many users when it fails. They are still Lucky Goldstar no matter how hard they try.
 
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They are still calling this a TV, not a monitor, so presumably it lacks PC power management and you have to turn it on and off with the remote.
I use an LG C2 48 as a PC monitor and it works just fine with PC Power management, the screen dims/goes black just fine.
 
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Still too big, next
 
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