LG Electronics announced on Sunday that it has released a new high-end LCD TV called the XCanvas Quidam. The name Quidam comes from the title of a show by the Canadian performance group Cirque du Soleil, which is renowned for its creativity and artistry. LG chose the name to represent the television's blend of technology and art.

A performer from Cirque de Soleil poses with LG Electronics' new XCanvas Quidam LCD television. The TV features artistic design, a high-definition screen and automatic settings for user convenience./Yonhap

The Quidam TV, which is available in six different models, is stylishly designed with a ring-shaped stand and hidden speakers. It also has a feature that automatically adjusts the picture brightness according to the amount of light in the surrounding area.

It comes it two sizes -- 32 inches which costs W1.5 million (US$1=W929), or 42 inches for W3.1 million. Park Seok-won, LG Electronics' vice president, said the new television should prove to be a leading product in the global TV market.

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