South Korean electronics giants have announced the launch of what they are confident, will draw crowds at the upcoming 2014 International CES - the companies showcase their latest 105-inch curved 4K TVs.
Both LG and Samsung have officially announced that they will launch their curved 4K TV with cutting-edge technology at one of the most prestigious technology events, the International CES 2014.
"We are happy to unveil the 105-inch Curved UHD TV, the culmination of Samsung's advancements, following the world's first Curved UHD TV at IFA 2013," said HS Kim, executive vice president of Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics. "You will experience a true curved TV optimized for consumer viewing environments at CES 2014."
On a similar note, In-kyu Lee, vice president and head of the Home Entertainment Company's TV division at LG Electronics, said, "We're proud to reveal our 105-inch CURVED ULTRA HD TV at the world's largest technology event."
"Claiming the world's first and the world's largest titles, LG's 105UC9 employs cutting-edge technology to provide a truly unique viewing experience. We will continue to drive the next generation TV market and demonstrate that with LG, it's all possible," Lee said.
The massive televisions will undoubtedly give an extraordinary video watching experience to customers who have a big enough living room (and, of course, a big enough wallet) to accommodate a 105-inch television. Samsung said its curved 105-inch 4K TV will offer viewers an IMAX-like cinema experience while sitting in their own living rooms.
On the other hand, LG also took the opportunity to boast about its upcoming TV. The company claims that the forthcoming 105-inch CURVED ULTRA HD TV will display the minutest detail with excellent clarity.
None of the TV makers have announced when their new television will be available in the market.
The demand for UHD televisions are expected to increase in the near term. Research firm IHS estimates that shipments of UHD LCD TVs in the U.S. will rise to around 4.6 million units in 2018, from just about 200,000 units shipped in 2013.
IHS also reports that in 2013, an average UHD TV costs four times the price of an average LCD TV in the U.S. However, with increasing demand and higher adoption rate, the price gap will narrow to 2.6 times in 2018.
