At CES this year the big focus wasn’t on huge screens as it had been in the past years, but on how thin LCD and other types of TVs could be. There were some very thin TVs being shown at the show that looked pretty sexy. I still say that the only reason someone would care how thin their TV was is if they are wall mounting the set.

Samsung has announced that it is now in production with its energy efficient edge-lit LED backlit LCD panels. The panels are being produced in 40-inch, 46-inch, and 55-inch sizes for ultra thin big screen TVs. The screens are only 10.8mm thick according to Samsung.

The screen is one of the bulkier portions of an LCD TV so a profile that thin means that the sets will be easier to wall mount and weigh less. Another good benefit of the technology is that Samsung says TVs using the new screens will consume 40% less power than conventional LCD TVs. There is no word on when TVs using the new panels will be available at this time.

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