If you don't think LCDs are thin enough already, you'll be pleased to know Toshiba Matsushita Display Technologies has introduced an 11.1 inch display that's a mere 2.75mm (0.10 inches) thick. Let's hope it has a titanium backing, since those dimensions just scream brittle.

Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology announced o­n the 17th that they have developed an 11.1 inch widescreen low-temp polysilicon TFT LCD for use with notebook computers that has a thickness of 2.75mm, which is half that of current offerings. Mass production has already begun.

The screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9 with its 1366 x 768 pixel display. Not o­nly has the screen's thickness been reduced to 2.55mm at its thinnest portion, but the weight has been reduced by 35% -- the new unit is 146 grams.

The screen combines glass polishing technology with an LED backlight and implements a flat construction that arranges the driving circuitry o­n the same surface as the display's glass. So while retaining the same optical efficiency as current CRT backlight products, it is lightweight and thin.

It is planned to be o­n display at "FPD International 2005," scheduled to take place from October 19th to 21st at Pacifico Yokohama.

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Press Release:
http://www.tmdisplay.com/tm_dsp/press/2005/05-10-17_j.htm