LG Broadband HDTVs To Stream Netflix Movies

LG Electronics has announced the first broadband-enabled HDTVs with Netflix streaming software embedded directly in the set.

The new LCD and plasma “broadband HDTVs” will be able to show Netflix’s library of movies, TV episodes and HD content directly on the set without needing an external device.

The HDTVs will join the Korean companies LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player, the first high-def format player to stream movies instantly from Netflix.

LG is also preparing five new models of Blu-ray Disc players and home theater systems for 2009.

Netflix members pay from USD $8.99 per month for unlimited instant streaming and unlimited DVDs from a catalog of more than 100,000 DVD titles in more than 200 genres.

LG Electronics and Netflix will demonstrate the broadband HDTVs this week at the CES in Las Vegas.