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Daewoo DID-FS packs LCDs into folding screen

by Richard Lawler posted Sep 2nd 2008 at 8:56AM


In a parting note from IFA, Daewoo unveiled this odd folding screen, featuring four integrated LCDs. Fully integrated into each of the wood panels, apparently the displays can show video from up to four sources, although there was otherwise little information from the booth staff about the DID-FS. Of course, where some might ask why would they build such a contraption, we see the perfect tool for a The Golden Child reenactment waiting to happen.

[Via BornRich]

Wilkerson Furniture tests the waters with its m21 plasma console

by Steven Kim posted Jun 11th 2008 at 4:37AM

Wilkerson m21 plasma console
If your idea of hipster style leans in a decidedly retro direction, feast your eyes on Wilkerson Furniture's m21 flat panel console. Yeah, that's right -- console. This little beast is a true smashup of old and new tech. The something old is the walnut cabinet and integrated center channel speaker grill finished off with a Fender amp screen. The something new the 42-inch plasma display; and yes, it is a color display. With its squarish proportions, it kind of reminds us of a wooden Beovision 9, to be honest. The m21 is a test balloon that was floated by Wilkerson at the Dwell on Design conference -- if it's a hit with the crowds, they may bring this model to production. Better yet, a lower, wider model with component-hiding doors could appear as well. Sadly, there's no word on pricing or a model with a top-mounted Garrard turntable.

LG's 120Hz LCDs now with 52-inches of wood

by Thomas Ricker posted Aug 27th 2007 at 5:50AM


In that overly-dramatized photo above, LG is touting the wonders of their newest 120Hz LCDs coupled with their latest take on the wooden bezel. The new XCANVAS models share the stylings of their previous wood sets and ship in Korea with 42- (42LY4D), 47- (47LY4D), and 52-inch (52LY4D) panel options. Other than a 178-degree viewing angle, latest XD processing engine, and a USB-host jack for a quick audio or image fix, the machine translated details are notably scant. Fine by us, we're not feeling the whole natural TV thing anyway.

LG launches eight new flat screens

by Matt Burns posted Mar 26th 2007 at 1:00PM


Who wants a flat screen hanging on the wall made out of plastic? Seriously, how tacky would that look next your craftsman-style wood trim and mantle? Well LG's got your back with two new flat screens decked out in classy, Italian wood, and for the 'traditionalists' out there, six models made out of the plastic stuff. Deets are a bit sketchy right now, but we do know that the two with wood trim are both 60-inch 1080p plasmas (60PT1DRW / 60PT1DRA) with a price tag of ?9,900,000 ($10,500). The other sets include a 37- (37LB5DR) and 42-inch (42LB3D) LCD, a 42- (42PB4DR) and 50-inch (50PB4DR) plasma and 32- (32LB3D) and 42-inch (42LB5DR) LCD with LG's propriety DVR system. Prices start out at ?2,100,000 ($2,240) for the 37-inch and for the ?2,600,000 ($2,773) 42-inch LCD; ?2,300,000 ($2,453) and ?4,500,000 ($3,733) for the 42- and 50-inch PDP; along with ?1,700,000 ($1,813) and ?2,500,000 ($2,666) for the 42-/32-inch DVR-enabled LCD. The jury is still out though if it would be more cost effective to have one of those custom wood frames made for our current plasma. Oh well, it's just an excuse to buy another plasma.

LG readying 60-inch wood-framed plasma display

by Darren Murph posted Jan 31st 2007 at 1:09PM

If the glossy black, matte silver, or brushed aluminum looks are simply too played out for your next HDTV, LG is hoping to spruce up your options by offering up yet another forest-inspired offering. Details are admittedly scant on the forthcoming 60-inch 60PT1, but we do know that this beast of a PDP will rock a dark wooden frame that could hang in perfect harmony in your kid's pimped out treehouse. Additionally, it seems that LG will only be loosing 1,000 of these limited edition units worldwide, and that folks in Korea (well, not North Korea) will get first dibs when they finally appear. Of course, meticulously crafting such a beauty apparently takes time, as you won't be finding one of these for sale until "March at the earliest," but that should give you enough time to sell off a car or two in order to finance this presumably pricey luxury.

[Via AkihabaraNews]

LG planning eco-approved 52-inch wooden HD plasma

by Darren Murph posted Nov 21st 2006 at 11:26AM


Environmentalists take heart, as LG Electronics is out doing some good in the world, and their forthcoming 52-inch HD plasma provides that widescreen beauty you adore with a sense of tree-luvin' satisfaction to boot. While we've seen gizmos encased in wood before (including Hannspree's own HDTV), this particular piece goes one step further by incorporating wood throughout the entire set. While rummaging through the secret lairs of LG in Seoul, CNET UK caught a glimpse of the mysterious set, and while they weren't allowed to film / photograph it, they rendered a look-alike and assured us that the "bezel was made of compressed wood (derived from renewable forests) and finished in white water-based paint." Of course, no piece of AV equipment would be complete without a hint of silver, so LG added an aluminum trim to go along with the "lead-free / low-lead internal components." While the company would lend any clues to its future release date nor pricing information, we were told that it would eventually be "commercially available," but similar components will probably be found in more peon-friendly models (like the LG LX70) before too long.

[Via CNET]




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