LG Display develops small elliptical and circular-shaped LCDs

Oh yeah, round displays have been around the proverbial block before (probably on wheels, which are also akin to a circle), but LG Display is attempting to make a splash of its own in the unorthodox display arena with two new developments. Hailed as the "world's largest 6-inch elliptical and 1.4-inch circular-shaped LCDs," both units are capable of displaying up to 262,000 colors and have a near 160-degree viewing angle. We're told that the devices could eventually find homes in digital photo frames as well as a variety of household / automotive applications, but we won't be getting any further details 'til they're both showcased at SID next week. One more look is waiting after the jump.

[boulderhorn @ May 14th 2008 4:05PM]

umm... doesn't this seem more than perfect for watch applications?

[Blaine Oliver @ May 14th 2008 4:11PM]

You would think so wouldnt you...

[Cronick @ May 14th 2008 6:02PM]

Damn! And I just bought an old-fashioned watch with real HANDS!

[Esat Dedezade @ May 14th 2008 4:11PM]

Here's a technology to 'watch'.

Yuck. I feel dirty.

[Tom @ May 14th 2008 4:13PM]

Got a counted circl?
Well, nice for the door for this items.

[Chris Aubeck @ May 14th 2008 8:42PM]

Bartender, I'll have whatever Tom's drinking.

[hp540 @ May 14th 2008 4:13PM]

SECOND PICTURE NEEDS MORE BOKEH

[Patrick @ May 14th 2008 4:18PM]

it doesn't look natural... almost like it was added in post-processing.

maybe she's fugly and they did us all a favor by adding digital beer goggles?

[CraigJ @ May 14th 2008 4:38PM]

it's a crop. if you look at the original image it looks more natural...

[d @ May 14th 2008 4:18PM]

anyone else notice that it's hailed as the "world largest 6 inch elliptical display?" How large can a six-inch display get (past six inches)?

And before you rag on me for not knowing shapes, I do realize that the idea is that they have created the six-inch elliptical display that gets closer to a true circle than any other 6 inch elliptical display. It just seems odd that "world's largest" is directly followed by a size limitation.

[Low Ranked @ May 14th 2008 8:22PM]

If anything, you'd only be ragged on because of the post above.

[strictlymacin @ May 15th 2008 8:16AM]

I am your best worst enemy.
Take that!

[jake @ May 14th 2008 4:18PM]

What happened to her index finger there? I's most definitely bent the incorrect way.

[whatishalo? @ May 14th 2008 4:20PM]

Apparently you have to push on it real hard for it to work

[Wwhat @ May 15th 2008 8:31AM]

Am I missing something? Her hand looks perfectly normal to me.

[Low Ranked @ May 14th 2008 4:17PM]

Wait, so just how large is the "world's largest 6" elliptical..." ?

That being said, I am the world's tallest 6' man.

[nizzy1115 @ May 14th 2008 5:37PM]

You sir are not low ranked anymore. Time for a name change.

[Aguiluz @ May 14th 2008 7:08PM]

Tim, when did he say that?

And how can "she" have boy parts? lolz.

[Low Ranked @ May 14th 2008 8:25PM]

@Nizzy:

Your reply suggests you are new around here, however your posting history does not. Where have you been my friend?

@Aguiluz:

Tell me you're joking.

[Backwards People @ May 14th 2008 4:24PM]

*drool* LCD Watches.

Wind-up or 24-hour charge? Either way

[virgilatmit @ May 14th 2008 11:10PM]

Any idea of the number of pixels on a display like this?

[Wonderkid @ May 14th 2008 5:03PM]

The OPHONE commeth.

[Eric @ May 14th 2008 6:08PM]

Part of me wants a cellphone watch with a screen like this so bad it hurts...


But the other part of me knows a cellphone watch would require a bluetooth headset that I would never allow myself to use, ever.

[joeyrythem @ May 14th 2008 6:24PM]

Her finger is BROKEN, forget about the lcd!

[Cal @ May 14th 2008 6:28PM]

I hope they put an LCD screen which is actually readable in sunlight in these, otherwise it could get a bit embarrassing

[Wwhat @ May 15th 2008 8:33AM]

They can always add one of those reflective layers and sell them as make-up mirrors that function as phone displays in the dark, perfect gift for girls!

[Onetruebill @ May 14th 2008 6:31PM]

And if you order right now we'll include this timex copy absolutly free!!
(just pay shipping, handling, restock, transportation and a small processing fee)
Watch shown not free model, some exclusions apply, may cause warts.
Consult your doctor before using this or any other useless crap you may see next...

[sweeper @ May 14th 2008 6:51PM]

what about this old newsitem: http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/18/toshibas-new-circular-lcds-because-your-eyes-are-round/

[Epignosis @ May 14th 2008 6:59PM]

Now we know that time machines won't be gigantic cars with steam engines and control panel with cog-wheels... But with steam engine and LCD display...

[Master Bruce @ May 14th 2008 7:58PM]

I'd like to see some nice automotive gauges made from these.

[andres @ May 14th 2008 9:28PM]

this can only lead to one thing, circular porn

[David Z. @ May 14th 2008 11:32PM]

Once these get over a foot in diameter, we WILL see these on car wheels.

[Wwhat @ May 15th 2008 8:41AM]

We don't see square ones on wheels though, explain that.

[Wwhat @ May 15th 2008 8:43AM]

Well OK we do see displays on bicycle wheels, but those use PoV ( persistence of vision) and LED and can already be circular.
http://ladyada.net/make/spokepov/

[frankXchange @ May 15th 2008 12:03AM]

I'd love to have a watch-sized PDA (or at least a meeting reminder plus some other do-dads) that will look like a classically-styled watch and not some borg-ish monstrosity.

[Abe Megahed @ May 15th 2008 10:02AM]

Very cool,

One question - any idea why the lettering at the bottom of the display in the picture on the LG website very clearly says "LED"? So, which is it - LCD or OLED? Could it be the display used in the Epoq EGP-WP88?

-abe.

[Wwhat @ May 15th 2008 5:37PM]

I see no mention of any LED anywhere on the LG page linked, and lots of mention of TFT and LCD and that they developed it.

[strictlymacin @ May 15th 2008 8:19AM]

I still want a watch that can project a laser which cuts through steel. You know the one 007 used.

[Wwhat @ May 15th 2008 8:46AM]

You know they can already simply use a square LCD and put a circular frame/foil on top and use software to display round stuff, seems odd that this would change so much in the world.

[Daveid @ May 17th 2008 9:48AM]

"World's largest 6" display" area must be refering to the area of the screen
If it were a 6" widescreen display it would have an area of around 15.4 inches
Since it's circular it has an area of about 28.3