New Category in LCDs - The ""Ultra Thin" and Hitachi Is Lead

**Dale** Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:35 am

The HDTV revolution put the display industry into frenetic motion. Out of this phenomena sprang new departures in technology which promise to keep the "WOW" in HDTV for years to come. Hitachi sent us this "WOW" announcement (below) today. Watch for a luxury grade of new Ultra Thin flat panels as soon as next year at a retail outlet near you. _Dale

Available in 2008, Hitachi's Chic New HDTVs Mark the Debut of an Entirely New Category of Display

TOKYO - October 23, 2007 - Hitachi has achieved yet another consumer electronics breakthrough with today's announcement of its new line of 1.5-inch (35mm) Ultra Thin HDTV's. Hitachi also expects to be first to market with its new Ultra Thin series, which will be available in the Japan market in December of 2007. U.S. consumers can expect to see Ultra Thin models in early 2008 - many months before thin displays from other manufacturers.

These slim, stylish LCDs from Hitachi represent an important new...

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**akirby** Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:42 am

I don't get it - who cares if it's 3 inches deep or 1.5 inches deep? Is this just for people who like to brag about having the thinnest flat screen?

**Dale** Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:07 pm

These products are brought to market in response to requests/demand. Thin is in for the manufacturers now and everyone is making strides to reduce weight and the power requirements while increasing performance (both in picture and their own balance sheet). _Dale

**akirby** Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:35 pm

I guess I'm just trying to understand the public's fascination. I still don't understand flat screens when you have plenty of room for a 14 inch deep DLP RPTV. Plus I just don't like LCDs, but that's just me.