Samsung Electronics has developed three new LCDs for notebook PCs - two offering a true 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for viewing movies, TV shows and new-age gaming, while the third featuring active White-LED (light-emitting diode) backlighting that boosts picture clarity and reduces power consumption. The new 16:9 aspect-ratio displays - 16-inch (1366x768 HD resolution) and 18.4-inch (1920x1080 full-HD resolution) - feature an 800:1 contrast ratio, 8ms response time and 262,144 colors. In addition to its 16:9 aspect ratio notebook displays, Samsung has completed development of a 15.4-inch LCD with an active, White-LED backlight. The new 15.4-inch (1440x900 WXGA resolution) display operates on 40 percent less power than a typical LED backlight and covers a dynamic contrast ratio of 10000:1. Samsung will unveil its latest LCD models, which it expects will garner considerable interest in the high-end notebook PC market, at FPD International being held in Yokohama, Japan, October 24-26. Mass production is scheduled to commence in the first half of next year for the 16:9 displays and in the second half of 2008 for the White-LED backlit panel.