Executives of Hitachi unveiled in Tokyo yet another consumer electronics breakthrough with today's announcement of its new line of 1.5-inch (35mm) Ultra Thin HDTV's. Hitachi also expects to be first to market with its new Ultra Thin series, which will be available in the Japan market in December of 2007. From left to right Bill Whalen: Director of Product Development, Hitachi America, Ltd., UB Division; Kevin Sullivan: SVP & Chief Strategy Officer, Hitachi America, Ltd., UB Division; Daniel Lee: VP of Marketing, Hitachi America, Ltd., UB Division; Makoto Ebata: CEO of Consumer Business Group, Hitachi, Ltd.; and Ikuo Yuki: Corporate Officer, General Manager of Digital AV Products Division, Consumer Business Group, Hitachi Ltd. (Photo: Business Wire)