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Changing the way we see TV
It seems crystals do have magical powers – at least in the form
of liquid crystal displays. Sales of LCD TVs are soaring around
the world. And when those TVs incorporate 3M™ Vikuiti™ Display
Enhancement Films – as most LCD TVs do – they’re even more
spellbinding. These industry-leading optical fi lms – composed
of hundreds of individual layers in a paper-thin sheet – make TV
images visibly brighter.
Whether your LCD TV is set up in a dark basement or a sunlit
family room, you’ll enjoy an amazing picture. That’s because
3M Vikuiti fi lms are hard at work inside your TV, recycling light
that otherwise would be wasted and widening the viewing angle
of light reaching your eyes. The result: a picture that’s brighter,
more colorful and easier to see – no matter what the lighting
conditions. Manufacturers of laptop computers, cell phones,
PDAs, MP3 players and other portable electronic devices also
rely on 3M Vikuiti fi lms to improve their products’ brightness.
1) You’re hooked on metal. Command™ Adhesive
Products are a great way to hold pictures,
plaques, fi xtures and other objects to the wall
without nails or mechanical fasteners. Our new-
est addition to the product line – Command™
Metal Hooks – adds style, complementing both
traditional and modern home décors. Command
metal hooks come in brushed nickel, antique
brass, antique copper, oil-rubbed bronze and
bright chrome.
3) You found a great new way to show off your
favorite photos. With Post-it®Picture Paper,
surrounding yourself with all the pictures you
love is a snap. Just print out the photos taken
with your digital camera, peel off the backing
and stick them practically anywhere – the wall,
refrigerator, locker, you name it. There’s no
longer a need for picture frames.
Working Our Magic 6
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Can clear windows let the sunshine in –
while keeping the heat out?
Is there an easy way to display
my digital photos?
2) You’ve got a clear view of sunny skies –
without the UV rays and heat. 3M™ Window
Films Prestige Series features patented, multi-
layer 3M optical fi lm technology that blocks
99.9 percent of damaging UV rays and up to
66 percent of infrared heat, while at the same
time letting bright daylight in. In contrast to old-
fashioned metallic window fi lms, there also is no
potential for corrosion or interference with cell
phone or wireless signals.
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