Unbreakable: Gorilla Glass coming to HDTVs soon?
August 2, 2010 by Derek
Based on recent reports, the newly (old-ly?) discovered ‘Gorilla Glass’ has been offered as a scratch-proof glass for HDTV usage, but no manufacturers have scurried to the Corning corner to take them up on the glass. That may be changing soon if reports are to be believed. Your favorite HD channels may be viewable on this new super-strong glass quite soon.
Corning has recently announced plans to expand its production capacity by double or triple, and is predicting it’ll secure its first deal with a HDTV maker later this fall.
The benefits of Gorilla Glass are increased durability, strength and scratch resistance as well, but there’s a small catch: the cost may rise up to $60 more for a panel with GG present. Worth it? The market will dictate that, we assume, as always.
