Transparent displays are definitely not new, and it is an idea that has its merits as it is being developed on by different manufacturers. The main advantage would be the cost – you do not need to have any kind of shiny glass display, followed by installing yet another TV or flat panel display in the vicinity that takes up space. Such a transparent display from LG kills two birds with a single stone, where it delivers a 55” Full HD resolution display with a transparency level that hovers between 40% to 45% – perfect for stores that want to show promotional material from time to time, and yet giving the opportunity to others to see what’s behind the display as well.
As to when retailers will take up this unique proposition, that remains to be seen, but it is definitely an option worth exploring.