
The Samsung “Needle Slim” is a 40-inch Full HD LED Backlight TV that measures at just 3mm thin. The display features a 120Hz LCD panel and a 5000:1 contrast ratio. Sadly, there is no info on the release date so far. We will keep you posted. [Akihabara]

Sharp Japan has announced their LX series of LED TV that is currently available in 40, 42, 52 and 60-inch models. The LED panel provides a full HD resolution of 1,920 × 1,080 pixels, a contrast ratio of 200,0000:1, a 176 degree viewing angle and a white LED backlit which consumes 30% less power. Additional features include a six speaker sound system which delivers 2.1 channel sound, Analog / Digital TV tuner, Ethernet port and three HDMI ports. The Sharp Aquos LX1 LED TV will hit Japanese stores early next month. There is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Sharp Japan]

Sharp has rolled out the LE600 and LE700 LED TV series. The former comes in 32-inch, 40-inch and 46-inch models, meanwhile the latter has all those plus the added advantage of a 52-inch model. Both the LE600 and LE70 series feature Full HD resolution, LED backlights, a contrast ratio of 4,000:1, Sharp’s “X-Gen Panel” with its proprietary “Mega Contrast” and “Brilliant colour Processor” technology. The Sharp LE700 is better than the LE600 because it has a quick 4ms response time, four HDMI ports, and a USB port that allows playback of MP3 and JPEG files directly from a USB Flash drive. Pricing info is still unavailable. Stay tuned for more updates. [TrustedReviews]

LG has officially announced the price tag for its TruMotion 240Hz LH90 series displays. The LED TV offers a contrast ratio of 200,000:1, THX support and the ability to play DivX files via USB. It will be available in 42, 47 and 55-inch sizes for prices around 3,300,000 Won ($2,445) to 6,400,000 Won ($4,742), depending on the model. Sadly, there’s no word on release dates yet. [Engadget]