2011/07/04

LG’s new DM50D LED Monitor TV based on FPR Technology


Korean manufacturer LG Electronics has recently unveiled a new range of LED Monitor. The newly introduced DM50 3D-capable monitor is equipped with an inbuilt digital TV tuner. The monitor or HDTV hybrid features LG’s passive Cinema 3D technology, popularly known as FPR (film-type patterned retarder) technology, and will appeal to those who dislike the idea of having to wear active-shutter 3D glasses which can be relatively weighty. LG’s Cinema 3D displays are composed of polarized 3D glasses which are lighter due to absence of the rechargeable batteries, thus, more comfortable to wear and do not require synchronization.

DM50 3D-capable monitor 

The LG DM50D is highly capable of offering high refresh rates, and has been certified as ‘Flicker Free’ from the global research agencies Intertek and TÜV. This certification is an added advantage for the users as the product guarantees absolute reduced strain and they can completely enjoy 3D gaming and viewing. Viewers will also purportedly benefit from reduced crosstalk artefacts when watching extra-dimensional content, which is important to keep eye fatigue to a minimum. For four-eyed folks a clip-on style is available, which can simply be attached onto standard prescription lenses. According to Si-hwan Park, VP, monitor division at LG’s Home Entertainment opined, “The company had carried out research that revealed many people are not happy about wearing the more cumbersome 3D glasses, while some have concerns about their health when using these glasses.”

The monitor also has the feature of 2D to 3D conversion, which will work automatically with games. On the other hand, LED backlight technology and HDMI connectivity will come as standard. Users can watch videos from a flash drive without the need to boot up the computer thanks to the USB Quick View feature of the DM50D.

The new offering from LG effectively provides consumers with a cross between a PC monitor and a personal 3D TV. Surprisingly, the Seoul-based corporation remains coy on the actual screen size, but judging from the model number it could be either 50 inches or 50 centimetres (20 inches), with the latter being more likely given that the 3-dimensional television/monitor is meant to “fit easily on a desktop”. The LG DM50D is scheduled to hit the shelves in Europe from July before being rolled out on a global basis.