Today LG Electronics announced a mew LCD TV panel which will be the world’s thinnest, measuring just 2.6mm thick. The announcement was timed as a promotion for the company’s exhibit at CES, where the new panels will be on display.
The reduction in panel thickness was made possible in part through the use of LED backlighting. This also improves image quality compared to older LCD panels
The panels also feature a 120Hz refresh rate and full HD (1080P) resolution.
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LG has announced that their LH90 model has become the first THX Display certified LCD HDTV.
According to HighDefDigest “the 240hz capable LH90 features LED backlighting with local dimming for precise picture control and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio ensuring a ridiculously good picture.”
Says Peter Reiner, LG VP of marketing: “LG’s advanced LED Backlight technology precisely controls the brightness of specific areas of the screen, providing crisper, clearer pictures while using less energy than traditional LCD models.”
The HDTV also has THX Movie Mode, which allows owners auto-adjustments for black levels, colors and signal.
With its impressive specs, the TV is pricey. $1900 USD will get you a 42-inch model and $3200 will get you a 55-inch version.
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Sony announced yesterday that it had updated its top of the line BRAVIA XBR HDTV lineup with new sets across the board.
The XBR8 series will see a new 46 and 55 inch model which are Sony’s first to have LED backlights. The improved lighting provides a better contrast ratio and more even and color accurate images. The two new TVs will each include the “new BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO for rendering the image, 120Hz panels to improve the picture in fast movement, a hooks for the BRAVIA Internet Link adapter, and a media port for connecting iPods and other media players.”
Each of the models have four HDMI 1.3 inputs with deep color support, component jacks, PC inputs and Ethernet for connecting to the Internet.
A new XBR7 set will feature more traditional fluorescent backlighting but will include the same other features such as deep color HDMI 1.3, 120Hz panels and Ethernet.
There was no word on price but the entire line will be available in the fall.
