In a market saturated with tough tempered glass and protective cases, LG has taken smartphone and tablet protection to a whole new level. Introducing the StanbyME Go, a portable display that comes conveniently built into its own traveling case. While the product listing is currently available only on LG’s Korean website, we have gathered information from translations and specifications to bring you the details.
The StanbyME Go stands out immediately due to its size. The display itself measures approximately 26 inches diagonally, excluding the bezel, providing users with a generous viewing area. When fully opened, the setup measures nearly 30 inches in height and 26 inches in width, while the closed suitcase dimensions come to roughly 26 x 17 x 4.5 inches. However, with a weight of around 30 lbs, the StanbyME Go does have a considerable heft.
One of the key features of the StanbyME Go is its versatility. It offers three separate configurations to suit different needs. Users can prop up the arm to have the display stand horizontally in landscape mode or rotate it vertically for a portrait view. The third configuration, table mode, allows the screen to lay flat within its case, making it suitable for activities like playing chess or using a record player app. Opening the case powers on the display, while closing it turns it off.
The StanbyME Go boasts an LED panel with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and a 60Hz refresh rate. Although not the most powerful tablet on the market, it supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, enhancing the overall visual experience.
Audio quality is also a priority for LG, as the StanbyME Go features two four-channel speakers equipped with Dolby Atmos technology. This ensures an immersive surround sound experience, enabling users to enjoy their content without being disturbed by ambient noise. As LG markets the StanbyME Go as a device meant to be taken everywhere, the powerful audio drivers are a significant advantage.
Additional noteworthy features include direct voice recognition, allowing users to control the device through voice commands. Mobile screen sharing is also supported, enabling users to transmit content from their smartphones to the StanbyME Go. While the display appears to support gaming, specific details about supported titles remain undisclosed, as LG has yet to provide concrete information.
However, one aspect that may disappoint potential buyers is the battery life. According to a report from Ars Technica, the StanbyME Go only lasts approximately three hours in low-power mode with the volume set to 30. This limitation might prove inconvenient for users who require extended usage periods.
At present, the LG StanbyME Go is exclusively available in South Korea, priced at slightly over one million Won, which amounts to approximately $900 USD.
While LG’s innovative approach of integrating a tablet into a traveling case presents intriguing possibilities, its practicality and market reception remain to be seen. As the company continues to expand its product offerings, it will be interesting to observe whether the StanbyME Go gains popularity beyond the South Korean market and if LG addresses the battery life concerns in future iterations.
