ChauhanStudio's Jetsons-esque HAL LCD TV gets real

Alright, so we're not really any closer to determining whether or not ChauhanStudio's HAL LCD TV is headed for commercial production, but we do know this: at least one of these bad boys are real. Yep, the mockup we saw a few months back has somehow made it into reality, though we can't say for sure that there is anything more than rarefied air packed within the glossy white enclosure. Regrettably, specifications are still unknown, but you can peek a shot of the back in the read link below should you be so inclined.

[Via Unplggd]

[Flashpoint @ Jun 13th 2008 1:24PM]

I'm not interested in gaming on it, but, how does it handle porn?

[Silivrenion @ Jun 13th 2008 1:24PM]

That is probably the coolest thing I've seen today.

Reminds me of the old tube TV's and how they were curved around the sides. We've shifted from curved TV/monitors, to the current Gateway/Dell/Samsung square LCD's, and now to slimmed down versions of what looks like the offspring of a Mac and an old tube TV.

Wonder if that white square on the desk will be a touch-responsive keyboard device? Or maybe use a built-in laser keyboard?

[iHoppipolla @ Jun 13th 2008 1:26PM]

I cannot imagine a more pleasant LCD to have teleconferencing on. They would be wise to include a camera option on top in line with the power dot.

[Niki @ Jun 13th 2008 1:27PM]

Where are the antennae?

[Mile @ Jun 13th 2008 1:32PM]

An uglier TV has never been made! And I doubt ever will be.

[James Cameron @ Jun 13th 2008 1:34PM]

Wow, this site been spending too much time waiting for the iPhone. Everything they have posted here already been posted on gizmodo a day ago.

[Mile @ Jun 13th 2008 1:36PM]

Helping or hurting, James Cameron? (if that is your real name) Helping or hurting?

[NHAnimator @ Jun 13th 2008 2:46PM]

Shouldn't you be searching for a sunken ship somewhere?

[spil @ Jun 13th 2008 2:19PM]

"Open the DVD-bay doors please, Hal."
"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that."

[Tanner @ Jun 13th 2008 3:03PM]

I want one.

[Imitor @ Jun 13th 2008 4:36PM]

THE REAL QUESTION IS WHAT THAT FIGURE IS IN THE SCREEN!!!! ITS EVERYWHERE!! CANT ANYBODY SEE???? AM I GOING MAD?!?!?!?!

[cstarbird @ Jun 13th 2008 4:46PM]

Check the date.

[Damian @ Jun 13th 2008 5:13PM]

I know, it looks like jason from friday the 13th (i'm assuming that's why they put it all over the placew, bacause today IS Friday the 13th) You can also see him sitting in the water powered car...

[Mark @ Jun 13th 2008 4:52PM]

Jetsons? HAL? How about the Philco Predictas?

You kids- think this stuff is all fantasy and never been made before.

Here, soneone's even casemodded one: http://www.onomy.com/blue/predicta.html

[keithwwalker @ Jun 13th 2008 4:55PM]

Glad to see Jason has gotten his life back together!

[ASA Test @ Jun 13th 2008 5:01PM]

That is definitely a "Friday 13th" Jason figure lurking in the background ... on such a lucky day and all ;-)

The device is quite cool though and I look forward to seeing more of it.

[Hal @ Jun 13th 2008 6:04PM]

One of them are real? How wonderful.

[Flaming City @ Jun 13th 2008 9:36PM]

What's up with Jason in silhouette?

[doublej @ Jun 14th 2008 6:49AM]

Jetson- esque ... it's the best word I've heard this year.

[nikster @ Jun 16th 2008 9:56PM]

Awww... 70ies retro style is soo over guys. Too late. A few years ago this would have been hot.