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LG Begins Global Rollout of StanbyME 2 Portable Screen

Initial launches in Hong Kong, Türkiye this week mark the start of LG’s phased rollout of its revamped portable screen into global markets.

This photo, provided by LG Electronics Inc., shows the LG StanbyME 2, its popular portable display. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • July 14 launches in Hong Kong and Türkiye kick off global rollout, with the United States, Canada, Vietnam and Singapore slated for releases later this month and major European markets in August.
  • StanbyME 2 sports a 27-inch 1,440p touchscreen and a one-button detachable design for use as a tabletop display or wall-mounted frame.
  • A high-capacity battery supports up to four hours of untethered operation while webOS enables streaming services, cloud gaming and vertical content.
  • Domestic sales over the past five months have quadrupled those of the original model after more than 1,000 units sold out in 38 minutes during the initial live broadcast.
  • Lee Chung-hwan, head of LG’s TV business, said the redesigned product reflects customer demand and reinforces the company’s leadership in the portable screen market.