Laser TV predicted to be death of plasma - Blu-ray Forum

Jeff® · 10-12-2006, 08:56 PM

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/20...246121576.html

Laser TV predicted to be death of plasma

October 10, 2006 - 4:19PM

It's being hailed by its developers as the next revolution in visual technology - a laser television that will make plasma screens obsolete.
Soon-to-be-listed Australian company Arasor International and its US partner Novalux unveiled what they claimed to be the world's first laser television in Sydney, with a pitch that it will be half the price, twice as good, and use a quarter of the electricity of conventional plasma and LCD TVs.

Manufacturing company Arasor produces the unique optoelectronic chip central to the laser projection device being developed by Silicon Valley-based Novalux, which is being used by a number of television manufacturers.

And displayed beside a conventional 50 inch plasma TV, the Mitsubishi-built prototype does appear brighter and clearer than its "older" rival.

With a worldwide launch date scheduled for Christmas 2007, under recognisable brands like Mitsubishi and Samsung, Novalux chief executive Jean-Michel Pelaprat is so bold as to predict the death of plasma.
"If you look at any screen today, the colour content is roughly about 30-35 per cent of what the eye can see," he said.

"But for the very first time with a laser TV we'll be able to see 90 per cent of what the eye can see.

"All of a sudden what you see is a lifelike image on display."

Combine that with energy efficiency, price advantage and the fact that the laser TVs will be half the weight and depth of plasma TVS, and Mr Pelaprat says "plasma is now something of the past".

Mr Pelaprat predicted LCD TVs would come to dominate the market below 40 inches, and laser television the market above that screen size, displacing plasma.

The optoelectronic chip-laser technology won't be confined to TVs.
The technology is also being trialled in mobile phones, where it will be used to project images onto any surface, and in home theatres and cinemas.
The unveiling of the laser TV prototype was held on the eve of Arasor's public float on the Australian Stock Exchange next week.

JTK · 10-12-2006, 09:23 PM

I've never been a big plasma fan, but even I've had to give respect to some of the plasmas I've seen in recent times from Panasonic and Pioneer Elite, among a handful of others.

That being said: This certainly sounds intruiging on paper, but I'll definitely need to see it to believe it.

Alex Pallas · 10-12-2006, 09:34 PM

i'm under the impression that these things dont come cheap. perhaps they'll be ready in time for the next generations holographic discs. pricewise that is...

Psiweaver · 10-14-2006, 05:26 PM

I was going to say JTK if you don't like the new Pioneer Elite panels than I don't know what you would like. Also Runco's plasmas look very good especially the ones with their external DHD box.

JTK · 10-14-2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psiweaver

I was going to say JTK if you don't like the new Pioneer Elite panels than I don't know what you would like.

If I had the money and I were going to buy a plasma today, I wouldn't hesitate on those PE Pure Visions. Wow!

Quote:

Also Runco's plasmas look very good especially the ones with their external DHD box.

Yes.

BTBuck1 · 10-14-2006, 07:22 PM

i've watched the last 5 generations of plasmas come and go at Best Buy from Pioneer, panasonic and Samsung.

One thing i've always noticed is that out of the box the image is always so stunning. Deep blacks, vibrant color, pure whites.

after about 4-5 months out on the shelf the image turns flat, the blacks are turning grey and the image just doesn't pop anymore. The LCD's we put out at the same time still shine like new.

This is what turned me off to plasma that and owning one, that after about a year and a half of normal use began showing similar traits.
Half life on plasma's have improved, but IMO not as much as the manufacturers would like us to believe. 16-20 years? who are you kidding!

I say if a better technology is on the horizon, god bless it...the concept of thin wall mountable TV's with 3d images is appealing (plasma), just too many caveats for me!

vick vega · 10-14-2006, 07:49 PM

http://www.arasor.net/investor/prospectus.asp

WriteSimply · 10-16-2006, 08:35 PM

Well it looks like it's either Laser TV or SED TV in the next 24 months. Interesting.

fuad

gandalf · 10-18-2006, 09:45 AM

I also have had lots of second thoughts about plasma.

It is not power efficiant.

It has a 3rd of the ordinary CRT´s life span. (though newer sets are said to live longer)

It fades slowly to black... it looses light while used.

It also has lower resolution than LCD until now.

My experience is that Plasma looks best on animated films (which often is what they display on them in stores) and live action films looks best on the good LCD´s.

My favourite LCD among those I have had the opportunity to see is strangely enough a lower price set from DiBoss. A 40" screen that gives a great "film look" on live action. Plasmas are not looking natural eventhough they have a good dynamic range and strong (too stron since the stores wants to show off how much color you can have) colors. I prefer a good LCD to watch movies on. Don´t have on and wont buy one.

SED or Laser is the ones I´m waiting for.

There are to come other technologys too. FED, NED and LED. I have not found much info on those yet but they are all said to be much better than todays LCD and Plasma screens.

Looking forward to see what the future holds!

Take care!

JulietteKlonk · 12-25-2009, 11:51 AM

I want a big plasma(38") but unfortunately i don't have the money...

HiDefRev · 12-25-2009, 06:47 PM

Well, here it is 3 years later and Plasma STILL rules !!! Some people just enjoy hearing themselves talk, whether it be factual or not.

And, by the way, Juliette, there is no such thing as a 38" plasma. The SMALLEST plasma is 42". A BIG plasma would be more like 58", 65", 103", etc. Do your research before shopping or you will end up buying a piece of junk.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 12-25-2009, 07:34 PM

Are we gonna have a memorial service when plasma dies?

radagast · 12-25-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulietteKlonk

I want a big plasma(38") but unfortunately i don't have the money...

How long did it take for you to dig this thread up to resurrect?

Blu-ray Fanatic · 12-25-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radagast

How long did it take for you to dig this thread up to resurrect?

They must've been bored

progers13 · 12-25-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radagast

How long did it take for you to dig this thread up to resurrect?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

They must've been bored

No kidding. 3 years and change...

JBL4645 · 12-26-2009, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Are we gonna have a memorial service when plasma dies?

LOL oh, dear that's funny.

c00lbeans · 12-26-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulietteKlonk

I want a big plasma(38") but unfortunately i don't have the money...

38 inches? 3 year old thread?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7w64...eature=related

10-12-2006, 08:56 PM	#1
Jeff® Active Member Member since:Sep 2006	Laser TV predicted to be death of plasma http://www.theage.com.au/articles/20...246121576.html Laser TV predicted to be death of plasma October 10, 2006 - 4:19PM It's being hailed by its developers as the next revolution in visual technology - a laser television that will make plasma screens obsolete. Soon-to-be-listed Australian company Arasor International and its US partner Novalux unveiled what they claimed to be the world's first laser television in Sydney, with a pitch that it will be half the price, twice as good, and use a quarter of the electricity of conventional plasma and LCD TVs. Manufacturing company Arasor produces the unique optoelectronic chip central to the laser projection device being developed by Silicon Valley-based Novalux, which is being used by a number of television manufacturers. And displayed beside a conventional 50 inch plasma TV, the Mitsubishi-built prototype does appear brighter and clearer than its "older" rival. With a worldwide launch date scheduled for Christmas 2007, under recognisable brands like Mitsubishi and Samsung, Novalux chief executive Jean-Michel Pelaprat is so bold as to predict the death of plasma. "If you look at any screen today, the colour content is roughly about 30-35 per cent of what the eye can see," he said. "But for the very first time with a laser TV we'll be able to see 90 per cent of what the eye can see. "All of a sudden what you see is a lifelike image on display." Combine that with energy efficiency, price advantage and the fact that the laser TVs will be half the weight and depth of plasma TVS, and Mr Pelaprat says "plasma is now something of the past". Mr Pelaprat predicted LCD TVs would come to dominate the market below 40 inches, and laser television the market above that screen size, displacing plasma. The optoelectronic chip-laser technology won't be confined to TVs. The technology is also being trialled in mobile phones, where it will be used to project images onto any surface, and in home theatres and cinemas. The unveiling of the laser TV prototype was held on the eve of Arasor's public float on the Australian Stock Exchange next week.

10-18-2006, 09:45 AM	#9
gandalf Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2005 Location:europe 4K collection:1126 Blu-ray collection:5062 DVD collection:423 Blu-ray reviews:1	Interesting development I also have had lots of second thoughts about plasma. It is not power efficiant. It has a 3rd of the ordinary CRT´s life span. (though newer sets are said to live longer) It fades slowly to black... it looses light while used. It also has lower resolution than LCD until now. My experience is that Plasma looks best on animated films (which often is what they display on them in stores) and live action films looks best on the good LCD´s. My favourite LCD among those I have had the opportunity to see is strangely enough a lower price set from DiBoss. A 40" screen that gives a great "film look" on live action. Plasmas are not looking natural eventhough they have a good dynamic range and strong (too stron since the stores wants to show off how much color you can have) colors. I prefer a good LCD to watch movies on. Don´t have on and wont buy one. SED or Laser is the ones I´m waiting for. There are to come other technologys too. FED, NED and LED. I have not found much info on those yet but they are all said to be much better than todays LCD and Plasma screens. Looking forward to see what the future holds! Take care!

12-25-2009, 06:47 PM	#11
HiDefRev Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:State of Relativity Blu-ray collection:35	Laser Well, here it is 3 years later and Plasma STILL rules !!! Some people just enjoy hearing themselves talk, whether it be factual or not. And, by the way, Juliette, there is no such thing as a 38" plasma. The SMALLEST plasma is 42". A BIG plasma would be more like 58", 65", 103", etc. Do your research before shopping or you will end up buying a piece of junk. Last edited by HiDefRev; 12-25-2009 at 06:53 PM.

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JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	I've never been a big plasma fan, but even I've had to give respect to some of the plasmas I've seen in recent times from Panasonic and Pioneer Elite, among a handful of others. That being said: This certainly sounds intruiging on paper, but I'll definitely need to see it to believe it.

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10-14-2006, 05:26 PM	#4
Psiweaver Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Los Angeles,CA	I was going to say JTK if you don't like the new Pioneer Elite panels than I don't know what you would like. Also Runco's plasmas look very good especially the ones with their external DHD box.

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10-14-2006, 07:49 PM	#7
vick vega Banned Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	http://www.arasor.net/investor/prospectus.asp

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WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Well it looks like it's either Laser TV or SED TV in the next 24 months. Interesting. fuad

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