Sony markets OLED tvs early

[radagast]

This is only the beginning. It will get better.


"Sony on Thursday put on the market the world's first organic electroluminescence (EL) display television set earlier than it was originaly planned.

The organic EL TV's release was initially scheduled for December 1st, but Sony was able to move forward the debut date to fully promote the product for the year-end shopping season thanks to smooth production, Sony said.

The 11-inch XEL-1 TV, which is about 3 millimeters thick at its thinnest part, is available at some volume appliance retailers as well as stores specializing in Sony products. The world's No.2 liquid crystal display (LCD) TV maker behind Samsung, expects the OLED TV to sell for about 200,000 yen (US $1850).

The new panel has a resolution of 960x540 p its weigh is 2kg, power consumption is 45W and its external size is 287x140x253 mm (W x D x H). The maximum supported contrast ratio is 1,000,000:1.

OLED is a light-emitting display technology based on electroluminescent organic materials. OLED panels are energy efficient, make thin and light displays, offer crisp pictures and have strength in showing fast-moving images, suitable for watching sports events.

But it is technologically difficult at the moment to make larger panels, limiting the appeal of the otherwise promising next-generation television. However, Sony believes that the new display has an expected product life of only 30,000 hours, less than half those of existing LCD peers. "

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[glenn22]

sounds like cool technology, but $1800 for an 11" tv that lasts half as long as current LCD tvs??

[radagast]

Originally Posted by glenn22

sounds like cool technology, but $1800 for an 11" tv that lasts half as long as current LCD tvs??

Like I said: " This is only the beginning. It will get better."

LCDs and Plasmas have made huge improvements over the years AND have come down in price. There is no reason to assume it will be any different for OLED.

[cleric]

Originally Posted by glenn22

sounds like cool technology, but $1800 for an 11" tv that lasts half as long as current LCD tvs??

Yea OLED technology is still pretty far out.

[glenn22]

Originally Posted by radagast

Like I said: " This is only the beginning. It will get better."

LCDs and Plasmas have made huge improvements over the years AND have come down in price. There is no reason to assume it will be any different for OLED.

I have no doubt that the technology will improve, I just can't see why anyone would buy this particular TV....

Although... I can see this type of technology being used in things such as MP3 player (ipod) screens and cell phones/pdas. Low power consumption would extend battery life, which is a major problem with current models.

[Slapper]

Originally Posted by glenn22

I have no doubt that the technology will improve, I just can't see why anyone would buy this particular TV....

Although... I can see this type of technology being used in things such as MP3 player (ipod) screens and cell phones/pdas. Low power consumption would extend battery life, which is a major problem with current models.

They already are with those smaller devices you mentioned:
http://www.google.com/products?sourc...le+device&um=1

[glenn22]

Originally Posted by Slapper

They already are with those smaller devices you mentioned:
http://www.google.com/products?sourc...le+device&um=1

Well then.... that makes a lot of sense!

[Elandyll]

Yeah it's only the beginning, and the technology will get better.

But man ... 2 numbers that I retained.

3mm thick, and a fricking huge 1 000 000:1 contrast ratio...

[jorg]

Originally Posted by glenn22

I have no doubt that the technology will improve, I just can't see why anyone would buy this particular TV....

Although... I can see this type of technology being used in things such as MP3 player (ipod) screens and cell phones/pdas. Low power consumption would extend battery life, which is a major problem with current models.

the technogy is alredy used in alot of phones mp3 players and car steros
http://www.oled-info.com/

and why would people buy the first lcds or plasmas?

the same reason pople by 1 million dollar race cars and never use them lol theres only 2000 being made so ya lol its more of a monitor then tv

[quexos]

Originally Posted by glenn22

I have no doubt that the technology will improve, I just can't see why anyone would buy this particular TV....

Although... I can see this type of technology being used in things such as MP3 player (ipod) screens and cell phones/pdas. Low power consumption would extend battery life, which is a major problem with current models.

Just as many years ago, we wouldn't see why would any one buy LCD wich was super expensive and full of issues because it was brand new.

[NARMAK]

It's actually a good thing that this thing is rolling out so quick because we may see large screens with the fantastic contrast ratio & low power consumption earlier, say 2009-2010 & much improved life

This tech is the way forward because it has the potential to have highest starting CR & best future potential with no clouding or burn-in issues

LED LCDs will tide us over till OLED make it into the mainstream with larger screens & improved life, so don't despair, the tech will also get better

[LeoneFan]

This is absolutely great and could be Sony's next Trinitron.