by LG
Date first available at Amazon.com: September 15, 2011
Buy new: $3,799.99
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Review & Description
Why head out to the movies when you can get the same experience and more, right in your living room? With the LW9800 LED TV from LG, you get a THX Certified, 1080p Cinema 3D experience at home. And, with the superior picture quality of LG's NANO Full LED display technology, staying in has never looked better.
3D Technology Checklist
This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires:
 | A Display First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession. |
 | A Source Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system. |
 | 3D Content 3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game. |
 | 3D Glasses For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands. |
 | HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality. |
If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D. | |
Internet-Ready Television
Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast.
Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.
Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.
Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.
(September 2011)
LW9800 - Is it a TV? Or Something Better?
Why head out to the movies when you can get the same experience and more, right in your living room? With the LW9800 LED TV from LG, you get a THX Certified, 1080p Cinema 3D experience at home. And, with the superior picture quality of LG's NANO Full LED display technology, staying in has never looked better.
JUST ASK OUR COMPETITION. 4 out of 5 People Choose LG Cinema 3D over the leading competitors for Overall 3D Experience.*
LG Cinema 3D is the people's choice for the best 3D TV experience.
With preferred brightness, color, contrast and motion, plus Full HD
1080p in both 2D and 3D, it's no wonder consumers put LG 3D on top.
Discover for yourself why LG is the top pick. See full survey results
* Based on LG consumer perception study of LG Cinema 3D TV vs. Samsung and Sony active 3D TVs in factory default settings, May 2011. LG TV model 47LW5600 with model AG-F200 glasses; Samsung TV model UN46D6420 with model SSG-3100GB glasses; Sony TV model KDL-46EX723 with model TDGBR100/B glasses.
EASY TO LOVE. EASY TO SHARE
Our 3D glasses are just like the ones you get at the movie theater, so there are no batteries required and they don't need recharging. Plus, because LG Cinema 3D glasses are so inexpensive, you can outfit your family and friends for a fraction of the cost of other 3D technologies so no one has to miss out on the 3D experience.
UNLIMITED 3D CONTENT
3D isn't just for the newest releases anymore. LG's 2D-to-3D conversion feature can turn everything from cinema classics to sports to your TV favorites into larger-than-life 3D. It's in with the old and in with the new.
EASY ACCESS TO LIMITLESS ENTERTAINMENT WITH LG SMART TV
Enjoy the easiest access to limitless entertainment like streaming movies, live sports, custom apps, games, and web browsing right on your TV.
Disclaimer: Internet connection & some subscriptions required and sold separately.
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THE ULTIMATE IN LED.
Don't settle for anything but the
best. Nano Full LED brings you a brighter, smoother, cleaner picture than ever before. Using advanced
LED technology, it delivers amazingly refined 2D and 3D, along with an impossibly thin, stylish design. -
KEEP UP WITH THE ACTION.
If you love sports and lightning fast action, TruMotion 480Hz is the ultimate feature. Virtually eliminates motion blur from fast-paced scenes and delivers them in crystal clarity.
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CUT LOOSE WHEN YOU'RE
WIFI READY.Getting your LG TV connected to
NetCast Entertainment Access and
other online content is easy when you
are WiFi Ready. If you have existing
wireless broadband, setting it up is
simple and you don't need to worry
about messy wires.
THX CERTIFIED.
You don't have to take our word for it that this is an amazing TV. To earn THX 3D Display certification our TVs passed more than 30 rigorous tests, ensuring you're bringing an uncompromised 3D HD experience home just like the director wanted it.
DOUBLE THE DETAIL.
This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before.
MAKE DIGITAL DEVICES COMPATIBLE.
To build a digital network, you need digital devices. That's obvious. But unless those devices are compatible, it won't be much of a network. DLNA Certified devices work together.
SAVE MORE THAN ENERGY.
Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they're on) modes. ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use about 30% less energy than standard units.
FIND THE PERFECT PICTURE.
Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It¡¯s not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way.
VIEW IT IN THE RIGHT LIGHT.
Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
WISE AND NOT WASTEFUL.
With our Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.
ISFCCC READY.
LG's ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote.