Customer feedback on LG's LCD panels for notebook computers that are ultra-slim and light has been positive so far. The company announced it is mass producing panels that are built with Advanced In-Cell Touch (AIT) technology in the second half of 2015.
The panels, which incorporate the so-called "in-cell" touch function, represent one of today's most advanced screen technologies, aiming to replace the "add-on" type where the touch panel is nestled on top of the LCD.
According to LG, the AIT panels have the potential to make the devices incredibly slimmer and lighter by simply using this latest technology exclusively developed by the company.
"The AIT technology is the most optimized and best solution to lead the touch embedded notebook PC market as it delivers excellent touch response as well as offering an ultra-slim and light design," said LG Display's VP Byeong-Koo Kim who is also the company's head of the IT/Mobile Development Group. "LG Display will continue to develop products that offer the best user experience, such as QHD high resolution panels and the pen touch function products."
Using this technology means that there is no need to allocate space for a cover glass with touch function facilities. As a result, the panel's thickness is drastically reduced by up to 1 millimeter or 25 percent. In addition to the reduction in thickness, the weight also becomes lighter by at least 200 grams or 35 percent. All of these can be clearly realized when the device is compared to a conventional touch-incorporated panel that measures 15.6 inches and is also built with a Full HD resolution.
Another promise of the AIT technology is the possibility of delivering brighter and clearer pictures on screen. This can be easily achieved since losing or reflecting light, which is caused by the cover glass, is avoided.
Lastly, the latest In-Cell Touch technology creates a whole new level of touch response in a device, making everything work with precision in terms of touch point calibration.
The first devices to incorporate the latest panel technology are smartphones such as the LG G4. This time, however, the company is making a huge leap by applying the same technology for the first time to larger devices such as notebook computers. Moreover, LG plans to use the same panel technology to hybrid PCs by incorporating the pen touch functionality. This can come in handy for users who are keen on writing with a digital pen while holding the device.
There is huge anticipation that touch-embedded products will greatly soar in the not so distant future. As the touch-optimized Windows 10 OS is slated to launch toward the second half of 2015, LG Display wants to make sure that its new notebook PC panel is ready and functional as far as touch technology is concerned.
