LG OLED55B7
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- 55" 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart OLED TV
- Ultra slim and stylish finish
- Blade Slim
- Dramatic Imaging
- WebOS
Alternative product names
This product may be referred to by any of the following model names but is the exact same model.- OLED55B7
- LG OLED55B7
- LGOLED55B7
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4K
4K refers to the resolution of a television. a 4K TV is the next step up from an 'HD' TV. The [product_name] features 4K resolution. It refers to the amount of pixels (the little dots that make up the overall TV image). A 4K display will have around 4000 pixels horizontally, and is roughly 4 times the amount you get with a 1080p TV (a regular HD TV).
4K TVs are very popular in the gaming world, where new consoles support and have improved graphics for 4K tellys.
Can you notice the difference though? It seems strange that at one time everyone wanted an HDTV and now there's this 4K thing. The difference is definitely noticeable (check out your local electrical retailer and compare them side by side). The display is crisper, lines are more detailed and everything looks really sharp.
If you are in the market for a new TV then definitely think about future-proofing and look at getting one with 4K. It's here to stay and looks set to replace older style 1080p HD TVs.
Smart TV
While there is no industry standard for what a 'Smart TV' is, the term is used to describe a TV that combines a Television set with computing and internet capabilities. (Not unlike a smart phone such as the iPhone). The remote takes the place of a mouse and you use a friendly graphical user interface to navigate content.
Smart TVs also let you access IPTV - Internet Protocol Television. A development that is touted to be the next 'big thing' in Television. For more info on IPTV, visit this website.
The term Smart TV was originally used by Samsung but has been adopted by other TV makers such as LG and Philips.
What can you do with a Smart TV?
- Access social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook
- Stream content from home computers
- Access video, photos and music stored on your phone
- Browse the web
- Play games
- Watch YouTube videos
- Stream music and photos from the web
- Download and use Apps
- Search for content
Further reading: What is Samsung Smart TV
webOS
webOS is an operating system that's used for handheld devices and modern TVs. Originally developed by Palm inc, it's now owned by LG and used specifically in their products. webOS has featured in a range of LG smart TVs, debuting in 2015.
What does webOS do?
There's a pretty good explanation of the kinds of things you can expect webOS to do on LG's website. In a nutshell it's the operating system that controls all the apps like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon video, and a host of other 3rd party and LG apps. Just like your computer needs and operating system, so do modern Smart TVs.