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By replacing the traditional fluorescent light inside an LCD with 1,380 individually adjustable LEDs, this 37-inch set produces eye-poppingly realistic images with 10 times the brightness and 100 times the contrast of other LCDs. Software changes the strength of each LED 60 times a second, so the set displays shades across nearly the entire range of normal light levels. For now, the pricey tech appeals to places that rely on high-contrast images, such as medical labs, but less expensive versions could show up in TVs within three years. $49,000; brightsidetech.com














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