Based on what we've seen so far, it seems safe to assume that LG's primary goal at IFA is to show-off how thin it can make TVs. After flaunting a £6000 31in 2.9mm-thick OLED screen, we're now seeing something marginally less high-tech - and hopefully a bit more affordable.
At an amazing 8.8mm, the LEX8 claims to be the "slimmest full LED TV in the world", and we don't see any reason to argue. In fact, it almost makes the 9.3mm iPhone 4 look a little husky.
The company is also promising unmatched clarity due to its NANO Lighting Technology. Using a thin screen with tiny holes laid on top of the light-source, the full - as opposed to edge - LED-backlighting can be smoother and more even, eliminating the light-bleed found on some similar sets.
As with any TV worth its salt these days, the 47in LEX8 can display Full-HD 2D and 3D content and offers a smooth picture courtesy of the 400Hz screen. The improved backlighting - termed Micro Pixel Control - also allows for superior localised-dimming, giving a better contrast-ratio and deeper blacks. To top it all off, the set supports DLNA and has a motion-sensitive remote control.
Obviously to make such a thin TV, LG had to move most of the electronics into the base, meaning that a wall-mounting may be out of the question.
It could just be our love of ridiculous technology, but the LEX8 certainly gives us gadget-envy. The manufacturer hasn't announced pricing or availability yet, but we'd like to think it will retail for less than its OLED brother.
