LG's Transparent Displays: A Glimpse into the Future of Art and Technology
A few days ago, LG showed off its transparent displays at an event hosted at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. The event celebrated LG and Guggenheim's new joint initiative to research, honor, and promote artists working at the intersection of art and technology. While the collaboration is certainly a great step towards bridging art and new technology, we at Android Authority are more curious about the latter.
LG's Transparent OLED Displays: A Brief History
To understand where LG is today with its transparent displays, it's worth briefly exploring the history of LG's transparent OLEDs. LG announced its first transparent OLEDs back as far as 2019. The company's first integration of the technology has primarily been in the commercial space, starting with transparent OLED signage rather than TVs for home use. Since 2019, LG has used annual tech events such as CES and ISE to show off what their transparent displays can offer, especially in commercialized spaces.
One of LG's biggest selling points is the ability to display products behind its transparent screens while having the ability to show product information in a visually striking manner. The company has also showcased the display in other settings such as in restaurants, museums, and even in transit. In 2020, LG confirmed that its transparent OLED screens would be available on some subway trains in Beijing and Shenzhen. This tech would then give riders access to useful information right on the subway windows, such as real-time train schedules and transfers, as well as updates on weather news and flights.
Where Can I Buy One?
So, where can you buy one of LG's transparent OLED displays? Well, this is where the story gets a little bit complicated. As far as we know, LG only offers one model of transparent OLED display for sale: the LG 55EW 5G V. It's a 55-inch OLED 1080p display with 38 transparency and 400 in its brightness. The display features an anti-shadow tempered glass that protects the screen from external impacts, and the panel can be tiled with several other displays according to the client's needs.
However, before you decide to click on the "Add to Cart" button, it's essential to understand that this display is not cheap. According to research, a singular 55-inch panel of LG's transparent OLED display would cost over $15,000. The display is not even technically meant for consumers right now; LG is still marketing this tech under its business solutions division, which goes to show that the display really isn't meant for the public yet.
Why Can't I Buy One?
So, why can't we buy one of LG's transparent OLED displays? Well, as you've probably guessed, it's extremely difficult to manufacture these displays. Beyond that, there just isn't a high enough demand for transparent displays to justify scaling up production on technology that is still in its infancy.
In the meantime, LG is looking to create demand for its transparent OLEDs among businesses. If you look at the company's marketing, such as in their website and brochures, you can see that LG is trying to make a case for its displays. They present the display in places like hotels, offices, and even outside stores.
A Few Thoughts on LG's Transparent Display
What do we think of LG's transparent display? Do we love it? Hate it? Think it's just a gimmick or the future? The answer, as you can probably guess, is that opinions are divided. Some people see this technology as a game-changer in the world of art and design, while others view it as a niche product with limited practical applications.
Ultimately, whether LG's transparent OLED display is the future or just a gimmick depends on your perspective. If you're interested in learning more about this technology and how it can be used in various industries, we encourage you to share your thoughts in the comments below. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay up-to-date with the latest news from Android Authority.
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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: ena few days ago lg showed off its transparent displays at an event hosted at the guggenheim museum in new york the event celebrated lg and guggenheim's new joint initiative to research honor and promote artists working at the intersection of art and technology and while the collaboration is certainly a great step towards bridging art and new technology we at android authority are more curious about the latter i'm harley morano with android authority and in this video we are going to be talking about what lg is doing with its transparent oled displays in 2022 touching on how far the tech has come and where it may be going in the future to start it's worth briefly exploring the history of lg's transparent display lg announced its first transparent oleds back as far as 2019 the company's first integration of the technology has primarily been in the commercial space starting with transparent oled signage rather than let's say a tv for your home since 2019 lg has used annual tech events such as ces and ise to show off what their transparent displays can offer especially in commercialized spaces for example one of lg's biggest selling points is the ability to display products behind its transparent screens while having the ability to show product information in a visually striking manner the company has also showcased the display in other settings such as in a restaurant in a museum in a bedroom via a height adjustable oled smart bed and even in transit back in 2020 lg confirmed that its transparent oled screens would be available on some subway trains in beijing and shenzhen this tech would then give riders access to useful information right on the subway windows such as real-time train schedules and transfers as well as updates on weather news and flights so you're probably thinking wow lg seems to have really made a lot of progress with its transparent display tech where can i buy one well this is where the story gets a little bit complicated as far as we know lg only offers one model of transparent oled display for sale the lg 55ew 5g v it's a 55-inch oled 1080p display with 38 transparency and 400 in its brightness it features an anti-shadow tempered glass that protects the display from external impacts and the panel can be tiled with several other displays according to the client's needs if you want to read the full specs for the model i just mentioned we've linked to lg's official website in the description below now before you decide to click that add to cart button you need to understand right now that this display is not cheap and after some research a singular 55 inch panel is gonna run you over fifteen thousand us dollars the display is not even technically meant for consumers right now lg is still marketing this tech under its business solutions division which goes to show that the display really isn't meant for the public yet and why is that well as you've probably guessed it's extremely difficult to manufacture transparent oled displays and beyond that there just isn't a high enough demand for transparent displays and so there's no way to justify scaling up production on technology that is really still in its infancy so if you're like me watching iron man use his transparent lg phone from 2010 wondering when can i get one the answer is not anytime soon because getting this tech out to the public is going to take some time and some tony stark level of engineering to accomplish in the meantime lg is looking to create demand for its transparent oleds among businesses if you look at the company's marketing such as in their website and brochures you can see that lg is trying to make a case for its displays they present the display in places like a hotel an office and even outside a store while it's a bit upsetting that we can't currently get our hands on the display it is nice to see lg really push for this innovative piece of tech but what do you think of lg's transparent display do you love it do you hate it do you think it's just a gimmick or do you think it's the future would you like to get your hands on one let us know in the comments down below and while you're down there be sure to like this video subscribe and hit the bell icon to be notified when we upload next and for the latest and greatest in tech be sure to visit us at androidauthority.com i'm harley maron and i'll see you in the next video youa few days ago lg showed off its transparent displays at an event hosted at the guggenheim museum in new york the event celebrated lg and guggenheim's new joint initiative to research honor and promote artists working at the intersection of art and technology and while the collaboration is certainly a great step towards bridging art and new technology we at android authority are more curious about the latter i'm harley morano with android authority and in this video we are going to be talking about what lg is doing with its transparent oled displays in 2022 touching on how far the tech has come and where it may be going in the future to start it's worth briefly exploring the history of lg's transparent display lg announced its first transparent oleds back as far as 2019 the company's first integration of the technology has primarily been in the commercial space starting with transparent oled signage rather than let's say a tv for your home since 2019 lg has used annual tech events such as ces and ise to show off what their transparent displays can offer especially in commercialized spaces for example one of lg's biggest selling points is the ability to display products behind its transparent screens while having the ability to show product information in a visually striking manner the company has also showcased the display in other settings such as in a restaurant in a museum in a bedroom via a height adjustable oled smart bed and even in transit back in 2020 lg confirmed that its transparent oled screens would be available on some subway trains in beijing and shenzhen this tech would then give riders access to useful information right on the subway windows such as real-time train schedules and transfers as well as updates on weather news and flights so you're probably thinking wow lg seems to have really made a lot of progress with its transparent display tech where can i buy one well this is where the story gets a little bit complicated as far as we know lg only offers one model of transparent oled display for sale the lg 55ew 5g v it's a 55-inch oled 1080p display with 38 transparency and 400 in its brightness it features an anti-shadow tempered glass that protects the display from external impacts and the panel can be tiled with several other displays according to the client's needs if you want to read the full specs for the model i just mentioned we've linked to lg's official website in the description below now before you decide to click that add to cart button you need to understand right now that this display is not cheap and after some research a singular 55 inch panel is gonna run you over fifteen thousand us dollars the display is not even technically meant for consumers right now lg is still marketing this tech under its business solutions division which goes to show that the display really isn't meant for the public yet and why is that well as you've probably guessed it's extremely difficult to manufacture transparent oled displays and beyond that there just isn't a high enough demand for transparent displays and so there's no way to justify scaling up production on technology that is really still in its infancy so if you're like me watching iron man use his transparent lg phone from 2010 wondering when can i get one the answer is not anytime soon because getting this tech out to the public is going to take some time and some tony stark level of engineering to accomplish in the meantime lg is looking to create demand for its transparent oleds among businesses if you look at the company's marketing such as in their website and brochures you can see that lg is trying to make a case for its displays they present the display in places like a hotel an office and even outside a store while it's a bit upsetting that we can't currently get our hands on the display it is nice to see lg really push for this innovative piece of tech but what do you think of lg's transparent display do you love it do you hate it do you think it's just a gimmick or do you think it's the future would you like to get your hands on one let us know in the comments down below and while you're down there be sure to like this video subscribe and hit the bell icon to be notified when we upload next and for the latest and greatest in tech be sure to visit us at androidauthority.com i'm harley maron and i'll see you in the next video you\n"
