LG StandbyME Go portable touchscreen display with a briefcase-style carry case has been introduced in the US.
The monitor is up for pre-orders in the US and will be released worldwide next month after the showcase at the IFA 2023 to be held in Berlin .
Earlier this year, LG unveiled the new StanbyMe Go wireless portable display in its home market of South Korea. The device was later released in the US, and now, it has finally made its way to the global market.
LG StandbyME Go Price and Availability
LG has launched the StandbyME Go monitor in the US with a price of $999.99 (~Rs 82,500).
Pre-order in the US is till August 27 , the shipping will start on August 28.
Customers pre-ordering the monitor will get a complimentary LG XBOOM 360 Bluetooth speaker.
The monitor will be displayed at the IFA 2023 along with other lifestyle displays like the LG OLED Object Collection Posé.
It will then reach the markets worldwide in September.
The company has announced that the portable monitor will be available in the UK, Spain, Germany, France, and Italy.
We don’t have any news for the India availability, but it is expected to arrive in India Soon .
LG StanbyMe Go Portable Touch Display Specifications
The South Korean tech giant features a 27-inch IPS LCD panel that offers Full HD resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate.
This screen supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, with its quad-core processor using artificial intelligence to further improve picture quality.
It can even upscale lower-resolution content to near FHD quality.
StanbyMe supports touch support as well, allowing for various input actions like swiping, tapping, and zooming.
On a single full charge, the wireless portable monitor can last for up to 3 hours on a single full charge.
It is housed in a portable briefcase-like case that you can easily carry around on the go. For connectivity, the device houses an HDMI, USB, WiFi 5, and Bluetooth 5.
The StanbyME features an AI Sound Pro that enhances the audio quality of your favorite movies and music, and supports Dolby Atmos as well. The portable display runs on webOS.
LG StanbyME Go (27LX5QKNA) Quick Specifications
* Design: Rotate it 90 degrees for social media in portrait mode
* Display: 27″ LCD FHD display, (1,920 x 1,080), 60Hz Native, AI Upscaling and Resolution Upscaler, Dolby Vision
* Processor: α7 AI Processor Gen5
* Supports Hands-free Voice Control, LG ThinQ AI, Apple Airplay2
* webOS
* Audio: AI Sound Pro, Dolby Atmos
* Battery: Built-in; Up to 3hrs battery life
* Speaker: 4.0ch; 20W
* Remote control
* LG channels offers over 300 free channels
* Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.0, Wi-Fi 5
* I/O Ports: HDMI Input (1ea), HDMI-CEC (Simplink), IP Control
* Dimensions without Stand (WxHxD): 24.4 x 14.2x 1.2; Weight: 28 lbs
* 1-year warranty
Faqs
1) How is the design of LG Standby Me Go ?
Ans) The LG StandbyME Go is a portable touchscreen display with a durable and elegant MIL-STD-810G-rated briefcase-style carry case. The monitor rests inside the carry case attached to a versatile stand, which can rotate and tilt for an adjustable angle, changing orientation, extending height up to 18cm, and placing the monitor in table mode.
2) What’s the most interesting feature of LG Standby Me Go ?
Ans) The table mode is an interesting feature where the screen lies flat within the case, allowing users to enjoy a virtual record player or digital board games.
The display turns on as soon as the case is opened and turns off when the case is closed.
There’s storage for the remote control and power cable inside the case.
The case offers up to 3 hours of battery life without connecting to a power source.
3) How is the display of LG StandbyMe Go ?
Ans) The display is a 27-inch FHD LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. It has features like AI Upscaling, Resolution Upscaler, and Dolby Vision. As for audio, there’s a 4-channel 20W speaker setup tuned by Dolby Atmos and AI Sound Pro. The monitor is powered by an α7 AI Processor Gen5 and boots webOS out of the box.
LG has also equipped the remote-controlled monitor with LG Channels, offering more than 300 free channels.
4) What are the extra features of LG Standby Me Go?
Ans) The StandbyME Go supports Apple AirPlay 2, LG ThinQ AI, and voice control. Connectivity-wise, the LG StandbyME Go is equipped with Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI, HDMI-CEC, and IP control.