SINGAPORE, Feb. 13, 2007 -- LG Electronics announces the new FLATRON L1982U, which sets a new record in LCD monitors with its contrast ratio of 3000:1 - the highest contrast ratio available in the world today. The higher contrast ratio gives clearer and crisper picture images against a darker background.

LG FLATRON L1982U features in brilliant picture quality with the highest contrast ratio available in the world today, 3000:1. Equipped with LG’s unique ‘f-ENGINE’ technology which uses the world’s first LCD picture-enhancing chip to provide astounding color backed by enhanced contrast and image quality, these monitors offer users clearer, brighter and crisp images.

“LG continues to show our breakthrough in technology with the announcement of the world’s highest contrast ratio of 3000:1 for LCD monitors,” said Howard Lee, Managing Director for LG Electronics Singapore. “LG’s approach to be a global leader in digital displays is via the integration of cutting-edge technology with lifestyle trends and needs.”

The design of the FLATRON L1982U emphasizes style and functionality. It boasts an ergonomic design which optimizes user comfort and productivity with the latest picture enhancement technologies. The L1982U features an Auto Bright function, which automatically calibrates display brightness according to ambient light, always providing users with optimal viewing conditions. The L1982U also features wide viewing angles (H:170?, V:170?), making the display great for viewing movies and games, and in collaborative environments.

The FLATRON L1982U has an ultra slim look with head depth of 20.3mm and a folding depth of 66mm. Its advanced dual hinge stand with tilt and sliding height functions create new perspectives for a desktop LCD monitors. Auto Pivot and Auto Mirror functions automatically adjust display contents as the monitor is rotated or turned, without the need for any additional software. The L1982U’s sliding height stand can mount up to 175mm, which is the tallest in the market.

The LG FLATRON L1982U also has lightening fast response time of 2ms (GTG), effectively eliminating the screen ghosting effects of fast moving pictures such as games and action movies, ensuring perfect contrast and image clarity at all times.

LG’s highly-popular Red-Dot/IF Design award-winning models – LG L1900J and LG L1970HR – have also been upgraded to a contrast ratio of 3000:1. Coupled with the world’s highest contrast ratio, both award-winning monitors are also equipped with a lightning fast response time of 2ms, ensuring image clarity without ghosting effects.

The LG L1900J, L1970HR and L1982U are now available at all major consumer electronics retail outlets. The MSRP is listed in the specifications below and it comes with a 3 years on-site local warranty.