LG Ultra-Slim CRT TV

LG on Thursday went against the grain of the market by updating its Flat TV line of CRT sets with the 21FU1R. The 21-inch set is the slimmest tube-based TV anywhere, thanks to a 120-degree deflection angle between the electron gun and the screen. This makes it a much more competitive option in developing areas of the world, where the 75 percent price difference between a CRT and a similarly-sized LCD set can be crucial, LG says. An anti-doming mask and flat glass helps eliminate distortion near the edges and is complemented by a nano-fluorescent coating that boosts the contrast ratio.

Shipments are expected to start soon in Africa as well as the Middle East, where LG feels tube TVs stand the best chance of success; a North American launch is unlikely given the increasing shift towards LCD and plasma displays in the continent. [via CrunchGear]

By Electronista Staff