LG Electronics has developed a monitor, which can be hooked up to the Internet without a PC. This enables users not only to enjoy Web browsing at a lower price, but provides access to instant message exchange, video on demand and e-mail as well.
The newly developed product adopts a 15-inch CRT monitor and has a 32-MB system memory extendable to 128-MB.
"It enables the same Web surfing as is possible using a PC, but at a much lower price," explains Jaehong Kim, product manager: IT products at LG Electronics SA. "It is highly stable, so users do not have to worry about system crashes or breakdowns. No additional program installation is required and users can enjoy instant booting and search speed.
"As the Internet monitor prevents unnecessary data storage and program changes, it is especially suitable for public institutions or companies needing a high level of security," he comments.
"Ease of use and low pricing make this product ideal for a great variety of situations. For example, it can be connected to the intranet systems of multi-household domiciles, such as apartment blocks, for the remote controlling of the opening and closing of gates and doors, alarm systems, and heating and lighting."
Kim maintains that the Internet information appliances of the future will combine digital broadcasting, AV devices, home electronics appliances, information and communications equipment, digital broadcasting programs, Internet contents and high-speed wired/wireless communications services. "To prepare for the emerging information home appliance market, LGE is investing heavily in developing digital TV, display technologies and software and ASIC core parts," he says.
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