LG.Philips LCD announced today that it plans to launch a 42-inch full HD LCD TV panel that is substantially thinner than conventional panels, at only 19.8mm, in the first quarter of 2008.
This ultra-slim 42-inch LCD panel will be on display at FPD International 2007 in Yokohama, Japan, which runs from October 24 to 26.
This panel is 40 percent thinner and 10 percent lighter than conventional 42-inch LCD TV panels. Despite its slim profile, it still manages to incorporate cutting edge 120Hz technology, which eliminates motion blur; and full HD resolution, which is twice as sharp as normal HD resolution.
LG.Philips LCD used a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) backlight on this panel, which has helped to keep production costs lower than if it were to use a comparable LED backlight.
"Reducing the thickness of LCD panels and ultimately TVs is one area where we can add a great deal of value for consumers," said Eddie Yeo, Executive Vice President and head of LG.Philips LCD’s TV business unit. "We will continue to develop slim LCD TV panels and expect to add additional offerings in this product line in 2008," he added
LG.Philips LCD will be the first company to launch an ultra slim 42-inch panel, according to a statement from the company.
For us Indians- all this is irrelevant-- In India- all the manufacturers- Samsung-LG-Philips-Sony have formed a cartel to gouge Indian public. Selling 40inch HD LCD for 1.5lakhs- whereas in US market same is down to 50k. ( Indians privileged to pay THRICE the price. 
