Tech Shout!

Hitachi has announced to develop an ultra thin plasma display panel (PDP). The new display features depth of just 1.5-inches and will be showcased at Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2008.

Hitachi claims that the new ultra thin plasma display panel is developed using high proprietary and innovative technology. And the sample of the 50-inch screen sized display will be showcased at CES 2008.

The new innovative Hitachi’s super ultra thin plasma display panel features:

A “super” Ultra Thin LCD at just .75 inches in depth

An advanced search technology that can be applied to visual images

A system that allows video to be shared between homes and then viewed on a TV, not a PC

A wireless video gateway for sharing content among several displays in the home

An IPTV user interface for accessing, managing and sharing content at home or on the go

“Hitachi has a long history of innovation and a proven track record of making breakthroughs that advance the consumer electronics industry. But what is even more important than being first with a prototype or concept is being first to deliver the end product to consumers,” said Daniel Lee, vice president of marketing for Hitachi Ubiquitous Platform Systems Division.

“Especially for our complete new line of Ultra Thin displays, we already have the manufacturing processes, sales and marketing investment and overall corporate commitment in place to put these products into consumers’ hands months, if not years, ahead of other suppliers. From our perspective, and that of our distribution partners, being first with a product in the sales channel is ultimately what is most important,” he added.

Hitachi is planning to commercialize the 1.5-inches ultra thin plasma display panel by late 2009.