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CES 2005: The Next Big Thing
LG's slimmer-tube HDTV
January 5, 2005; 11:55 a.m.
LG DU-30F10 30-inch direct-view HDTV
Finalist The product: While they offer great pictures, traditional tubes are space hogs--and heavy, too. LG's answer is the DU-30F10, a 30-inch, direct-view, slim-CRT HDTV, which cuts down the depth by about 30 percent (from the standard 20 inches or so to less than 14 inches). The TV has a built-in HDTV tuner for receiving over-the-air HD signals. Its features include:
  • 1,920x1,080i display format
  • HDMI and DVI connectivity
  • Built-in NTSC/ATSC tuner
The price: When it is released in the third quarter, the LG DU-30F10 will have a list price of $1,299.

The prospects: Good move by LG--a lot of people have been hoping and waiting for slimmer CRT sets, rather than spending a bundle on a plasma or LCD TV. Prices are dropping fast, so to remain competitive this slim CRT should be less than $1,000. We expect it to be there by the holidays.

By David Carnoy, executive editor, CNET Reviews



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