Samsung has developed the first double-sided LCD technology. This technology will cut the cost of making ultra thin devices in the near future. "Our new double-sided mobile display underscores Samsung's commitment to equip our customers with advanced display technology that accelerates the trend toward slimmer mobile products. We anticipate high demand when we commence mass production in the first half of 2007," said executive Vice President Yun Jin-hyuk who is charge of Samsung's mobile unit.

The new mobile display requires only one backlight. The new technology will be first seen at the Consumer Electronics show in the coming week. No details regarding the price have been announced at this time.

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VideoMagi is now taking pre-orders for their vMagi X1 Portable Media and Gaming Display. Connect the X1 to a portable video device, wear it around your head and see a simulated 35 inch television screen right in front of you. The X1 is designed to work with a variety of portable video devices such as portable DVD players, Digital Cameras, and portable media players.

The X1 uses dual LCD displays to mimic a 35 inch television screen from a distance of 6.5 feet. The displays have a resolution of 320 x 240 which is ideal for portable media players. Other specs of the X1 include: