What can we expect to see at CES 2018 - Blu-ray Forum

Robert Zohn · 12-27-2017, 03:01 PM

Historically CES's main category has been the launch of the next generation of TVs and video display technology. This year we'll see a lot of new company start-up launches, IoT product advancements and Smart home control systems and integration. However, CES will continue its well respected main focus of the advancement of TV and video display technology.

In advance of CES 2018 I thought it would be fun and interesting to discuss what we can we expect from the three premium manufacturers. Here's my thoughts and wishes for the 2018 TV line-up.

LG OLED wish list:

W8 series with just a connection box with no audio. ATSC 3.0 and Smart apps would be nice.
C8 series in larger screen sizes, like 77"
Some if not all of the HDMI 2.1 features and hopefully the full 48Gbps
More coverage of the rec.2020 color gamut
Higher peak luminance

Sony LCD/LED and OLED wish list:

A1F in 55", 65" and 77" without the easel stand
Successor to the Z9D, likely named Z9F
Larger screen sizes for all of the XBR premium LCD/LED series, like 85" and up
Ditto on many of the items listed above for LG

Samsung QLED wish list:

Full array local dimming on the "Q" series

For all bleeding edge display technologies, e.g. OLED, QLED and the best FALD LED displays I'd like to see the SRP launch prices to continue to move lower for the 2018 model year.

CES has always been very exciting for me as it's when we get to see all of the new TVs that will be evaluated and compared butt-to-butt at my TV Shootout event.

What's your thoughts for the 2018 TV market and my comments?

12-27-2017, 03:01 PM	#1
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	What can we expect to see at CES 2018 Historically CES's main category has been the launch of the next generation of TVs and video display technology. This year we'll see a lot of new company start-up launches, IoT product advancements and Smart home control systems and integration. However, CES will continue its well respected main focus of the advancement of TV and video display technology. In advance of CES 2018 I thought it would be fun and interesting to discuss what we can we expect from the three premium manufacturers. Here's my thoughts and wishes for the 2018 TV line-up. LG OLED wish list: W8 series with just a connection box with no audio. ATSC 3.0 and Smart apps would be nice. C8 series in larger screen sizes, like 77" Some if not all of the HDMI 2.1 features and hopefully the full 48Gbps More coverage of the rec.2020 color gamut Higher peak luminance Sony LCD/LED and OLED wish list: A1F in 55", 65" and 77" without the easel stand Successor to the Z9D, likely named Z9F Larger screen sizes for all of the XBR premium LCD/LED series, like 85" and up Ditto on many of the items listed above for LG Samsung QLED wish list: Full array local dimming on the "Q" series For all bleeding edge display technologies, e.g. OLED, QLED and the best FALD LED displays I'd like to see the SRP launch prices to continue to move lower for the 2018 model year. CES has always been very exciting for me as it's when we get to see all of the new TVs that will be evaluated and compared butt-to-butt at my TV Shootout event. What's your thoughts for the 2018 TV market and my comments?

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