It was only going to be a matter of time before the Eastern market demanded to be able to ?sing-along? with their favourite music videos and embarrass their work mates ? so let me introduce LG Electronics? LV-Net15.LG have developed an internet-enabled Karoake set top box with iGST?s CyberPro5050 streaming media chips that are designed for commercial establishments and consumer homes with access to the web and e-commerce in addition to an enriched karoake experience on-line and on TV.“We are excited about bringing this set top box using iGST CyberPro5050 features and enhancements for the first time to people all over the world, ” said Kyosum Kim, General Manager, ISTB Business Team at LG Electronics, Seoul, Korea who was first in line to try his rendition of ?The Sun Only Shines On TV?. “By combining LG consumer electronics and iGST streaming media expertise, consumers will get the best of both worlds and we are confident that their Karoake experience will change for ever,? he went to say.The LV-Net15 provides internet applications including e-mail, web browsing, FTP, chat, news and more with Karoake on-line for users on TV. The internet connection is established automatically by LV-Net15 dialing the ISP and configuring the modem speed and IP addresses. The optional upgrades include Java Script, Real audio/video and Shock Wave flash plug-ins. The security feature uses SSL3.0 specifications. It supports MIDI and a printer. It will be available starting October 99 in Korea and worldwide starting November 1999.