LG's bizarre 27-inch TV-in-a-suitcase is $650 off on Amazon now – and it's tempting me

It’s as bizarre as the name suggests: the LG StanbyMe Go is a portable 27-inch TV that folds into a suitcase. It’s either the most unnecessary thing in the world or pure genius. There is no both with this one, folks. But no matter which side you’re on, the TV’s new Black Friday price makes it worth considering. For a limited time, you can pick up the suitcase TV for $547 when you checkout with the code ‘STANBYMEGO.’ That’s roughly $650 less than its retail price.

Also: The best Black Friday deals live now

Let’s go over the base specs first. The LG StanbyMe Go is a 27-inch FHD 1080p display that refreshes at 60Hz. It won’t wow you with ultra-smooth, high-frame-rate gaming or deliver the best picture quality, but it’ll do the job in most settings beyond the living room. In fact, that lower-resolution LCD panel ends up serving the TV better than some high-end OLED because of the improved battery efficiency, which the set relies on versus a constant power source.

Also: This LG OLED TV is my No. 1 pick for best picture quality, and it’s $1,100 off for Black Friday

LG rates the StandbyMe’s built-in battery for three hours, which should be enough for a good few episodes of your favorite TV show or one Marvel movie, but your mileage will vary depending on how bright you set the device. It helps that the system comes with LG’s WebOS out of the box, so you’ll gain access to popular streaming services like Disney+, Apple TV, Netflix, and more, and don’t need to plug in any additional adapters.

Ultimately, the LG StandbyMe is not for everyone, but picture this: You’re at a tailgate, picnic, Thanksgiving get-together, or just road-tripping for the holidays and want a screen for on-the-go entertainment. This LG TV that’s somehow baked inside a suitcase and is selling for its lowest price yet (almost $650 off when you checkout with the code ‘STANBYMEGO’) may just be a worthy — and fun — investment.