Although belt-tightening is the order of the day, CES never fails to inspire. And this year, JVC takes an early lead by debuting a 32-inch LCD prototype that is not only super thin at 7 mm, but weighs a mere 11 pounds.

The real green story here is the sheer absence of material. At 11 pounds, there simply isn't all that much stuff required to harvest, process and assemble, not to mention the packaging efficiencies and fuel saved during transport. It's a safe bet, however, that a AV connector breakout box and power adapter add a couple of pounds...

Exact details are sparse ahead of its official unveiling at CES, but this little eco-nugget was buried in the press release (PDF):

The superthin LCD technology uses fewer material resources, features an energy-efficient proprietary driver system and eliminates the need for mercury, successfully balancing demand for thin, high definition LCDs with environmental responsibility.

This Geek.com post also brings up a good point. With thin, light-weight models from Samsung and others (hopefully) streaming into the retail channel soon, beefy wall mounts and hefty pedestals (usually made of or containing copious amounts of metal) may be a thing of the past.

Let's hope. Oh, and I'll take one.

[Source: CrunchGear]