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LG Display Co., Ltd., has developed a 14.1 inch LCD panel for notebook PC that is illuminated by sunlight rather than making use of the backlight unit when used outdoors.
It has been said that the launch will take place at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that will be held in the year 2009.
Mr. In-Byeong Kang, LG Display’s Vice President and Head of LCD Laboratory, stated, “Our environmentally friendly, 14.1 inch LCD for notebook PC overcomes the challenges of extending battery life in use of notebook PCs outdoors where isn’t likely to be power outlets, while providing superior outdoor visibility.”
Here are some of the features:
- The display’s outdoor energy consumption falls to one fourth the level of indoor energy consumption, and the process adds on to increase the span of the battery by a huge margin.
- Backlight units (BLUs) that are used in other conventional notebooks can account for more than 75% of the total energy consumption used in LCD panels for notebooks. And that is why the Sunlight Illuminated LCD will provide necessary assistance in solving this issue.
- This new product plays a big role in resolving the visibility issue with a contrast ratio exceeding 9:1 when used outdoors in reflective mode, the company said.
