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According to OLED-Display, LG confirmed at the Integrated Systems Europe show that they will be bringing their 15-inch OLED TV to the United States by the middle of 2010.

Currently available in Korea, the EL9500 is the first production OLED TV to reach a true HD resolution of 720p (1366x768).

No pricing information has been announced at this time, but word on the street is to expect this super-skinny TV to sell for around $2500. I guess we'll just have to wait and see… Stay tuned.

Sprint and LG have a new Rumor coming to town, the LG Rumor Touch. Available in Spring 2010, it features a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen, 2 megapixel camera and camcorder, MicroSD card slot supporting up to 32GB, built-in GPS, and a 5 line QWERTY keyboard (the first Rumor had 4 lines).

LG Rumor Touch also offers access to Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV, Sprint Music and Sprint Mobile Email with personal and corporate calendar features.

LG Rumor Touch will be available this spring; pricing has not yet been announced. Pre-register for LG Rumor Touch at www.sprint.com/lgstyle.

Specs:

• 2MP camera and camcorder with 2x digital zoom
• MicroSD memory card slot with 32GB card capability
• Display: 1.53 x 2.55 inches TFT (240 x 400 pixels WQVGA and 262K colors)
• 3G , Sprint Network (EVDO 0)
• Instant Messaging & SMS threaded text messaging
• Full 5 line QWERTY
• Easy image upload on Photobucket, Facebook, MySpace & upload videos to YouTube.
• Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.2 x 0.6 inches; 4.7 ounces
• Standard Lithium (LiIon) Polymer battery: up to 7 hours continuous talk time

At CES, Skype announced they have partnered with LG and Panasonic to offer Skype–enabled HDTVs. Skype software will be embedded into Panasonic's line of 2010 VIERA CAST-enabled HDTVs and LG's 26 new LCD and plasma HDTVs with NetCast Entertainment Access. Both lines are expected to be available in mid-2010.

LG and Panasonic will offer specially-designed HD webcams that are optimized for Skype video calls as separate accessories that can be plugged into the televisions. The webcams support 720p HD and include special microphones and optics that can pick up sound and video from a couch-distance.

The new HDTVs will have the following Skype features:

• Free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls
• Calls to landline or mobile phones at Skype's low rates
• The option to receive inbound calls via a user's online Skype number
• Skype voicemail, if it is set up
• Participate in voice conference calls with up to 24 other parties
• Support for up to 720p HD video calls, depending on the availability of high-speed broadband and a HD webcam

For more information about Skype-enabled televisions, visit www.skype.com/go/TV.

LG just unveiled the DP570MH Mobile Digital Television with a built-in DVD player. The Mobile Digital TV features a tilt-able 7-inch wide screen (with a Wide QVGA resolution of 480x234), DVD player and stereo speakers. When not in use, the screen folds down to make the player just 9.5-inches by 6.5 inches in size.

The DP570MH can play DVD movies, audio CDs, and can also display .JPG photos and play WMA music files from its USB2.0 connection. Two earphone jacks are included so that more than one person can watch Mobile DTV shows or movies. The removable battery powers the device for up to 2.5 hours in TV mode or up to 4.5 hours during DVD playback. The device includes both AC and Auto power adaptors.Read more

OtterBox just introduced new cases to protect the LG Versa and HTC Ozone smartphones. Two cases are available for the Versa - the Impact and Commuter Series - while the HTC Ozone gets protection from the Impact Series.

LG Versa

The OtterBox Impact Series for the LG Versa is constructed to dissipate shock away from the phone, making it much more than just a silicone skin. With inner-coring on the corners and back, this case is engineered to protect your device from unexpected drops and impact. It is available now for just $19.95.Read more

LG Display announced today that it has developed the world's thinnest LCD TV panel measuring just 2.6mm (.1 inch) thin! The 42-inch panel offers full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution with120Hz refresh rate, and weighs in at less than 8.8 pounds.

The prototype LCD panel features half the thickness of the company's previous thinnest display, a 5.9mm model that was unveiled in May. The development of this new LCD panel was made possible by using an ultra-slim, edge-lit LED backlight system and proprietary optical film technology.

No additional information such as pricing or availability was given. LG Display will be showcasing the product at the upcoming 2010 CES trade show in January, so I'm sure we'll find out more then.

How would you like to win a trip around the world and $100,000? LG Electronics just launched a campaign to find out what people would consider the ultimate journey on Earth. If you are the person that suggests what the public and a panel of judges agree is a journey that epitomises LG's LIVE BORDERLESS concept, you will win business class tickets around the world and $100,000 to spend on your 80-day trip!

Why are they doing this? LG's latest design concept is LIVE BORDERLESS, a range of flat screen LCD TVs that use a new technology that reduces the screen bezel, resulting in an edge-to-edge glass panel that enhance the screen's design. The company says that "this new technology marks a radical departure from traditional LCD panel screen design."Read more

Texas Instruments' DLP Pico technology had big news this past week, with the announcement of the first smartphone in the U.S. with an attachable pico projector accessory, as well as a new multimedia/gaming projector using the latest DLP Pico chipset. Both sell for less than $200.

The LG eXpo smartphone was announced on the AT&T network. Weighing just 1.8 ounces, it features a DLP Pico projector attachment accessory that easily attaches to the back of the phone and projects an image up to 60 inches. The LG eXpo is available now for $179. Read more