LG's Xcanvas bobos PQ series takes contrast ratio to the next level

LG has just announced the arrival of a duo of new HDTV's for the Korean market. The Xcanvas bobos 42PQ60D and 50PQ60D are 42- and 50-inch sets respectively and were not on display at CES. The 42PQ60D sports a wild 600 Hz refresh rate, according to LG, so likely motion blur is barely noticeable in this model, while the 50PQ60D sports a one billion to one (yep, 9 zeros, 1, 000, 000, 000) contrast ratio.

Both models are a little over 3 inches thick, have a USB port for hard drive or external flash storage and WMV and DivX support, and built-in speakers. Each model also has an ambient light sensor to dim the backlight should the external brightness dictate, which LG says reduces the energy use by 60% compared to normal plasma HDTV's. But perhaps most remarkable is the price of the Xcanvas bobos plasmas.

The 42-inch and 50-inch models will be priced at the US equivalent of $1022 and $1460 respectively when they arrive in Korea mid-February. LG hasn't said if the PQ series will be available outside of Korean borders.

Via Electronista

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