Technabob » matsushita http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:31:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Toshiba Matsushita Develops Round LCD Screens http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/17/toshiba-matsushita-develops-round-lcd-screens/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/17/toshiba-matsushita-develops-round-lcd-screens/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:43:01 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/17/toshiba-matsushita-develops-round-lcd-screens/ This new display technology from Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co., Ltd. has created a full-color LCD that’s truly unique. It’s round.

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The panels are designed for use in vehicular instrument panels. The initial module measures in at about 75mm (2.95″) diameter and 11mm (0.43″) thick, including all electronics and backlighting. Viewable area is 62mm (2.44″) in diameter, and the screen supports up to 260,000 colors.

While the display is ideally suited to speedometers, tachometers and other automotive displays, I can imagine some pretty cool hacking opportunities too. Circular iPod anybody?

[TMD via Fareastgizmos]

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