F15pilotX 4 Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) I was reading some stuff on PC world earlier today, and apparently LG just introduced a 31" OLED TV that's only 2.9mm thick, and has 1920x1080 resolution (i.e. HD). Not sure how much any of you have read up on them, but here's a quick summary of their advantages/disadvantages at the moment: Advantages: Not only does it use 40-80% less power than regular LCDs on average, but OLEDs can be printed onto substrate using an ink-jet printer. As the last sentence would make it seem, this also means that OLEDs can be quite flexible. For example, here is a prototype display from Sony that can be rolled up. They also have a much better contrast ratio and viewing angle. Even as you approach 90 degrees from normal, the colors from an OLED will appear unshifted; unlike LEDs, OLEDs can be turned off when black is needed, so for contrast, it is true black rather than a dark-grey. Disadvantages: It's main problems at the moment are: the Blue OLEDs have a lifespan of only 14,000 hours to half-brightness (compared to 60k for normal LCDs); not only that, but they are much harder to read outside because they are not backlit like regular LCDs (because they rely completely on converting electricity >> light, instead of, like regular LCDs, partially converting electricity to light, and using a mono-color backlight to provide the rest of the luminosity). Lastly, they are somewhat more prone to burn-in (a lá plasma displays) than regular LCDs. Apparently, DuPont earlier this summer printed a 50-inch display that they claim can last 15 years if used 8 hours/day. Not only that, but as much as 30% cost-savings over traditional LEDs can be had. This is an overview of how they do it. I hope they're successful, because right now, a 15" OLED TV from LG is £1,502.00 ($2,337 USD, $3,202 NZD). Edited September 15, 2010 by F15pilotX Share this post Link to post
Luk3us 63 Posted September 15, 2010 Yeah its about time the future caught up with reality. Next I want my hover car dammit!!! Share this post Link to post
Malevolence 6 Posted September 15, 2010 Yeah its about time the future caught up with reality. Next I want my hover car dammit!!! Interactive holographics please. Back to topic... The short lifespan is abit of a turn off. Great innovation btw! I wonder if any CNCNZ folks gonna get one of these? Share this post Link to post
PurpleGaga27 40 Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) Looks good, but I rather buy a larger screen that is as thin as this product in the future. Edited September 15, 2010 by purplescrin Share this post Link to post
F15pilotX 4 Posted September 15, 2010 Interactive holographics please. Back to topic... The short lifespan is abit of a turn off. Great innovation btw! I wonder if any CNCNZ folks gonna get one of these? Not till I win the jackpot...or age 10 years Looks good, but I rather buy a larger screen that is as thin as this product in the future.Agreed. Share this post Link to post
Guest Stevie_K Posted September 15, 2010 Can't wait to get my hands on such a screen, and any of the new "proto" technologies out there. I love innovative products that are actually usable. I don't need a f****** scuba car! Share this post Link to post
CCHyper 3 Posted September 16, 2010 Went to a Print Show a few weeks back with another guy from work, checking out all the new large format plotters and solvent printers, and this name was pushed about a bit, very interesting... Share this post Link to post
Doctor Destiny 41 Posted September 16, 2010 Not impressed. If the shelf life is so low for such a high premium, why should I bother? Gimme a CRT TV that will last 25 years. Share this post Link to post
