LG Introduces “Frameless” Plasma TV

Both of LG’s PG61 models has a 30,000:1 contrast ratio and HDMI 1.3 support.

Single-layer technology allows the picture to take over this entire screen.

If you’re looking to really blend that TV into your decor, LG has a unit for you—or will at some point.

The PG61 is a “frameless” plasma TV. That means it’s a single layer, resembling a big sheet of black glass. Maybe I am missing something, but the image looks like it has a frame—a black frame. How is that different from a normal TV? Are they just using a stock photo?

The PG61 must have a great picture or laser beams or something. Domain-b.com says it took home the Best of Innovations award at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show.

It’s not April, July, or whatever fool’s, though. LG has two models displayed on its Indian site. Specs include a 30,000:1 contrast ratio on each, a response speed of 0.001ms, HDMI 1.3 support, and LG’s own SimpLink, which allows for one remote over all of your connected devices. Also, it won the CES accolades under the model number PG60. Why change one digit? Why not! They both look pretty cool. We’re guessing that the frameless design doesn’t convey well over the web.

Two things each model doesn’t have: pricing and a U.S. release date.