John Lewis launches TV range with LG WebOS

Retail giant John Lewis has unveiled plans to release three smart TVs made in collaboration with LG – and all models will use the Korean company's webOS smart TV platform.

The JL9000 Smart HD TVs will come in 49-, 55- and 60-inch models and each will come with a 2.1-channel soundbar built in to the base to improve the sound.

The new OS does away with left-to-right scrolling menus and apps on separate pages – and instead provides one menu of apps running along the bottom of the screen.

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Users are able to control HDMI devices through the OS too, as well as select programmes from LG's own range of on-demand content.

The John Lewis JL9000 TV range will be available next month and cost £1499 for the 49-inch version, £1899 (55-inch) and £2299 (60-inch).

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Max is Editor of Australian Hi-Fi, What Hi-Fi's sister publication in Australia. It wouldn't be his first exposure to the world of all things hi-fi and home cinema, as his first role in technology journalism was with What Hi-Fi? in the UK. Clearly he pined to return after making the move to Australia and the team have welcomed him back with arms wide open.