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SPPL launches JioTele OS-powered Kodak QLED 4K TV at Rs 18,999: Details
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Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL), Kodak's official brand licensee in India, has launched the Kodak QLED 4K smart television powered by JioTele OS. This marks Kodak's first smart TV under the JioTele OS platform and the second overall from SPPL, which had earlier introduced a Thomson-branded model in February this year.
According to SPPL, the Kodak QLED 4K JioTele OS TV offers artificial intelligence-based content recommendations, a dedicated sports mode, over 300 live channels, and access to 200+ applications.
Kodak QLED 4K JioTele OS TV: Price and availability
Kodak 43-inch JioTele OS QLED TV: Specifications and features
The TV features a 43-inch 4K QLED display with support for high dynamic range (HDR). SPPL claims the bezel-less screen delivers over 1.1 billion colours for a vivid viewing experience. Running on JioTele OS, the smart TV is focused on regional accessibility and localised content offerings.
Key features include:
The TV is powered by an Amlogic processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. Audio is handled by 40W stereo box speakers with support for Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Audio.
Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and multiple ports for external accessories. The TV also comes with a voice-enabled remote that supports several Indian languages and features shortcut buttons for Netflix, YouTube, JioCinema, and Hotstar. Users can pair accessories like headphones, game controllers, and keyboards.
What is JioTele OS
JioTele OS is Jio's smart TV operating system designed to deliver a premium smart TV experience at an affordable price. Its key highlights include:
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