‘LG Standby Me Go’ unfolded in Baemsagol Valley in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do. 2023.8.5/News1 © News1 Reporter Kang Tae-woo
One day in August when the highest temperature was close to 34 degrees. I went on a summer vacation with ‘LG Standby Me Go’, the protagonist of the ‘sold out’ record. Standby Mego, which is drawing attention after inheriting the popularity of the first-generation mobile monitor ‘LG StandbyMe’, is a new concept monitor optimized for outdoor activities such as camping and traveling.
The exterior resembles Starbucks’ ‘Ready Bag’, which caused a nationwide craze in 2020. Standby MeeGo, which looks like a suitcase, has a 27-inch monitor (LED display), so it is larger and heavier than the existing ready-bag. Overall, the sturdy finish and sophisticated beige color attracted attention.
In fact, Standby Mego, made by LG Electronics (066570), is durable enough to pass all 11 tests of ‘military-grade durability’. It can be used outdoors for up to 3 hours without wires and has Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos functions. The easy-to-grip handle makes it easy to move.
The appearance of ‘LG Standby Me Go’ at Seoul Station before boarding the KTX bound for Namwon. 2023.8.5/News1 © News1 Reporter Kang Tae-woo
Despite its relatively large size, it was enough to put it under the KTX special cabin seat. There was no problem even if I put it in the overhead bin of economy class.
Above all, Standby MeeGo’s strongest weapon is ‘mobility’. If you open the suitcase, you can take out the 27-inch monitor anywhere.
The first place I opened Standby MeGo was a valley in Namwon, North Jeolla Province. Before playing in the water, after connecting the mobile phone to Standby MeGo, the ‘Turntable’ theme was turned on and New Jeans’ ‘ETA’ was played.
Even on a bumpy valley floor, the Standby MeeGo did not fall and maintained an upright posture. However, since it was a completely open space, you could only hear the sound if you listened closely.
‘LG Standby Mego’ can be used as an emotional item with a ‘turntable’ theme of various colors and concepts. 2023.8.5/News1 © News1 Reporter Kang Tae-woo
Another strength of Standby MeGo is the ‘speaker’ that occupies the entire upper part of the bag.
According to LG Electronics, the stand-by-me-go uses Dolby Atmos, a three-dimensional sound technology that transmits sound at 360 degrees, and a front-facing speaker that focuses sound forward. Thanks to this technology, despite the 20W (watt) output and 4.0ch (channel) speaker, the sound quality felt good.
In particular, the true value of the speaker was revealed when music was played inside the pension. He sang songs with his colleagues through a microphone and played a matching game for dramas and movie osts, but the sounds that had not been heard in the valley were heard more clearly and realistically.
One of the eight ‘healing themes’, lighting a bonfire and experiencing it. 2023.8.5/News1 © News1 Reporter Kang Tae-woo
After playing for a while, during the time to have a serious conversation, I played a ‘healing theme’ video, such as a bonfire and the sea, to set the mood. They also watched the ‘Late Night Ghost Talk’ group at a pension that did not have a TV.
In addition, Standby MeGo can play games such as various OTT (video streaming service), board games, and find the difference. This is why it can be called an all-around entertainment device.
Throughout the trip, he played the role of licorice. However, there were some regrets in some parts.
Although it is a product that emphasizes mobility, the weight of 12.7 kg was burdensome. Carrying it for a long time feels like it can put a strain on your wrist.
‘LG Standby MeeGo’ supports both portrait and landscape modes. 2023.8.5/News1 © News1 Reporter Kang Tae-woo
Structurally, this weight may be unavoidable to put a 27-inch monitor in a bag and maintain strong durability, but I thought it would be nice to have a backpack type that can be worn on the shoulder or back or on wheels in the form of a carrier.
The picture quality and display also fell short of expectations. The screen refresh rate of Standby MeeGo is 60㎐ (hertz). It also supports FHD (1920X1080) quality. For consumers who have recently become accustomed to smartphones, tablets, and PCs that provide refresh rates of 120Hz or higher, the response speed is bound to be disappointing.
In addition, as the need for ultra-high definition such as QHD and UHD is great, FHD picture quality was felt to be insufficient. In addition, it is a product optimized for outdoor environments such as camping, but it was difficult to view the screen outside during the day when the sun was strong.
Nonetheless, it is clear that LG Electronics introduced innovation through the Stand by Me Go following the first-generation Stand By Me. In the future, it is expected that not only the weight and image quality will be improved, but that another innovative stand-by-me that has not existed in the world will come out.
The ‘LG Standby Mee Go’ has strengths such as speakers, durability, and design, but it is somewhat unsatisfactory in weight and image quality. 2023.8.5/News1 © News1 Reporter Kang Tae-woo
