It’s finally here and it is incredible! Last year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, LG Electronics showcased an innovative, rollable screen TV. Now, the TV is in production and will be available next year in South Korea for the price of…. (Insert drum roll)… $87,000!
Did that price surprise you? Yeah, we thought so.
The screen is 65-inches and is built around a flexible OLED panel that uses self-lighting pixel technology and dimming control to delivery an amazing picture. Since the screen is flexible, it can retract partially or fully into its base, adapting to different aspect ratios. When fully retracted, no screen shows.
The base does come in four different colors, plus the aluminum base can be inscribed with words of wisdom (such as “you paid what for this?!”). The base also includes a sound bar for premium listening.
Regardless of price, the rollable TV is truly revolutionary. Instead of owners setting up a large black screen that always is in place, even when off, LG’s unit liberates the TV from the wall.
Ready for a new TV?
Group Activities and Discussion Questions:
- Pricing is a complex topic. Discuss the six steps for pricing (determining objectives, estimating demand, determining cost/profit relationships, select price level, set list price, and make adjustments).
- Discuss the various pricing models in class: demand-oriented, cost-oriented, profit-oriented, and competition-oriented.
- Show a video of LG’s rollable $87,000 TV: https://www.impomag.com/home/video/21199409/lg-reveals-jawdropping-price-on-rollable-tv?lt.lid=5f90574cfed1277042925d3d<.ack=ryRUDA6PD<.usr=71617211&utm_source=IMPO_10212020&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=124311&utm_term=643230
- For specifications, view the news release from LG: http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2020/10/commercial-launch-of-lgs-long-awaited-rollable-oled-tv-marks-turning-point-in-tv-history/
- For LG’s rollable TV, divide students into groups and have each group work on any/all of the six steps.
- When setting the price level, assign each team a different model to use (demand-oriented, cost- oriented, etc.).
- Debrief the exercise. Compare the various pricing models and discuss advantages/disadvantages of each.
Source: CNET, Engadget, IMPO Insider, The Verge, other news sources
