[Korea.net News, Economy / Industry, October 31 2007] Samsung Electronics develops LCD using ordinary glass plate

Korea's Samsung Electronics said Wednesday (Oct. 31) that it has developed a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen using an ordinary glass plate, raising hopes that it could significantly reduce overall production costs of flat panel products.

The Soda-Lime thin film transistor LCD screen boasts an SXGA-level resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and other high-end flat panel features for vivid motion pictures, the company said.