LAS VEGAS — LG announced just before CES a massive 105-inch curved 4K TV. It was notable for not only having an ultra-wide curved screen, but also because it was made from LCD technology (all other curved models use OLED screens).

It's also notable for another reason, revealed Monday at the show: an astronomically high price. LG's model 105UC9 will cost $69,999. Best make sure the hired help doesn't drop that sucker while loading it onto your yacht.

The TV's screen is wider than most. It has a 21:9 aspect ratio (most HDTVs are 16:9), the same shape as many blockbuster movies — the exact kind of content that is leading the transition to 4K. For video with less cinematic aspect ratios, the TV can actually perform some novel split-screening; for example, showing a 16:9 stream next to a 5:9 one.

For content at lower resolution than 4K, the set converts it with LG's Triple XC Engine for the screen's 5,120 x 2,160 display with 11 million pixels. It also has the latest in connectivity in HDMI 2.0, allowing to accept full 4K video at 60 frames per second.

LG's expensive TV is also one of the first to include the company's webOS TV platform. LG bought webOS, which the company says enables fast switching between various services, from HP for its smart TVs. Those services include Netflix, CinemaNow, Hulu Plus, Facebook and others — all accessible directly on the TV.

No release date has been set for LG's big, expensive curved 4K LCD TV, but given the price tag, the company is planning to sell very few of them.

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