LG shows off 0.1-inch thick LCD panel

Digital Displays - Monday, December 21st, 2009

LG shows off 0.1 inch thick LCD panel LG 2.6mm LCD

LG Display has just unveiled a new LCD TV panel that they claim to be the thinnest ever. At only a tenth-of-an-inch thick, it’s hard to dispute the claim. To get a better scale of just how slim this set is, Samsung’s Ultra 5.9 U100 phone (released back in 2007) is one of the slimmest ever at 5.9mm thick. Apple’s iPod shuffle (the latest-gen) measures a third-of-an-inch (7.8mm) thick. This 42-inch HDTV? 2.6mm thick.

LG makes it happen by using an LED backlight that lights up the screen from the edges, as well as a new optical film, among others. It’s not a cheap gimmick either—this LCD TV supports a full 1080p resolution and sports a fast 120Hz refresh rate.

Further details aren’t available, but this screen is expected to be shown off in public at next month’s CES.

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