Now showing: The future of tablet and car displays

A sneak peek at a vehicle instrument cluster made by JDI. (Click to enlarge.)

(Credit: Japan Display )

After seeing these prototypes, you might think next-generation LCD technology looks brighter and clearer than ever.

Japan Display today revealed two exciting prototype LCD screens from the labs of the mega joint venture — consisting of Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi’s manufacturing talents — that could one day change the way we look at car and tablet displays.

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