LG’s XCanvas HDTVs have always had a reputation for being very slim. These have been mostly LCD sets, though – a fact which LG is trying to change as it releases two more ultra-thin Plasma HDTVs – the 60-inch 60PK550 and 50-inch 50PK550.
The last time LG released Xcanvas Plasma models was in the middle of 2009 – the 42-inch 42PQ60D and 50-inch 50PQ60D, both of which offer a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
The 60PK550 and 50PK550 measure only 25mm thick at most but at the same time offer three HDMI inputs and a USB port for excellent connectivity. They also have a 600Hz refresh rate, which matches the 240Hz technology of LCD sets, as well as a dynamic contrast control for automatically adjusting the contrast to suit various lighting environments.
The models are currently available only in Korea, where the LG Xcanvas series is based out of and cost $3,300 and $1,500 respectively.
Earlier, at the 2010 CES in Las Vegas, LG announced its new LED, LCD and Plasma models, which offer access to Skype and Napster, online video streaming capability, DLNA connectivity and a new Magic Wand remote system. Some of these HDTV sets are 3D-Ready.
