11" Sony OLED tv out in December

Fost · 25-09-2007, 1:00 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/12/s...s-by-december/

Only the 11" model, and Japan - but still. Good sign of things moving quicker than we initially thought.

Steve N · 25-09-2007, 5:03 PM

At last. Can't wait to see it in action.

Caimbeul · 26-09-2007, 4:16 PM

So thin!

Loobster · 26-09-2007, 8:03 PM

Yeah that looks incredible.

Imagine a 42" one that thin on your wall!

12 promises · 29-09-2007, 8:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Loobster

Yeah that looks incredible.

Imagine a 42" one that thin on your wall!

how are they going to get the power pack away from the screen?
will it eventually become a 2 parter?

Loobster · 29-09-2007, 10:16 AM

Well realistically they won't be that thin for consumer use, I would imagine they will be something like current LCDs (maybe a bit thinner) - otherwise no insurace company would cover them, they would be forever getting smashed.

It's more the better PQ than the "thinness" that interests me.

THE_FORCE · 29-09-2007, 2:44 PM

The future is definately OLED. I think you will see it used on amazingly thin material. Imagine the possibilities - who would need a bulky, noisy projector if you could have a tab tensioned drop down Oled screen of the same size, instead of a screen & pj ? Roll on 5 to 10 years time!

JagoPlasma · 29-09-2007, 11:21 PM

i wouldnt worry about power pack issues, you can always run a thin cable to power it. no reason why you cant have a display that thin and 50" diag

well guess what il be ordering a few of for the offices in dec

cant wait

Pezerinno · 30-09-2007, 12:15 AM

I'll take one for the kitchen please

12 promises · 30-09-2007, 1:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JagoPlasma

i wouldnt worry about power pack issues, you can always run a thin cable to power it. no reason why you cant have a display that thin and 50" diag

well guess what il be ordering a few of for the offices in dec

cant wait

so then, what do you expect to pay?

JagoPlasma · 30-09-2007, 10:05 AM

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so then, what do you expect to pay?

dunno i wont be paying

LaffBoy · 30-09-2007, 2:49 PM

looks like a teaser for it...

http://www.sony.jp/event/special/ind...f=TOP?sssid=62

JagoPlasma · 30-09-2007, 4:01 PM

looks different, anyone know when the 27" full hd version is out? think id rather get some of them

timearp · 01-10-2007, 4:10 PM

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/10/01/sony_talks_first_oled_tv/

Can't wait to see one of these! Will it live up to the hype?

SeaneyC · 01-10-2007, 4:55 PM

Whoa, it's 200,000 yen, which is about £900 i think!

Don't think i'll be early adopting this one anytime soon...

NicolasB · 01-10-2007, 4:56 PM

£850 for an 11" screen with a resolution of 940x540? Hmm. Not sure too many people will buy one of those.

Rob_Quads · 02-10-2007, 8:14 AM

As said - a technology for the future but it still look 2/3 years off something the public would look at buying. With the prices of LCDs/Plasmas coming down so much recently they are going to have to be A LOT better to justify a much higher price.

bigtim · 02-10-2007, 1:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob_Quads

As said - a technology for the future but it still look 2/3 years off something the public would look at buying. With the prices of LCDs/Plasmas coming down so much recently they are going to have to be A LOT better to justify a much higher price.

It's the very first commercial product. The first LCD monitors cost £thousands for a simialr screen size. The manufacturing process for OLED is, potentially much cheaper than LCD or Plasma.

If this commercial proof of concept works and the technology is licensed, economies of scale will soon kick in.

I look forward to replacing my LCD tv in 5 years time with one of these.

Scoobiesnacks · 02-10-2007, 9:19 PM

Trusted reviews

http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/ne...n-The-Flesh/p1

Nimby · 03-10-2007, 8:20 AM

The Beeb News website has a short piece and even a video on the new screens:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7022639.stm

New 105" screen sets new record for size.

Liam @ Prog AV · 03-10-2007, 3:23 PM

Thousand pounds for a 11" TV! Guess I could have a really cool TV in my car... Bring on 42"+ then I'll get excited.

Wonka · 03-10-2007, 4:41 PM

well Toshiba say 30" in 2009

Liam @ Prog AV · 03-10-2007, 5:21 PM

2009, for just 30". I hate to say I told you so... Actually no I don't! "told you so" LOL

DragonDan69 · 04-10-2007, 9:48 PM

Hiya,

I'm going to Japan this december/January. Anyone out there with a fat wallet want me to bring them one(OLED TV!)! I'll charge a small percentage for carrying it over!

Just kiddin!

I did see 46 inch TVs, Sony Bravia, for about £1200.00 last year, it was like £3k here! And an older model! They do seem to move a little faster there!

Terrestrial is HD aswell! SD is still used, but most of these channels are on HD aswell!

Not sure what to get this time round there! Got my PS3, Ipod, games, accessories etc...... last year! The pound was mighty strong last year! About 10-15% stronger than usual! Goes along way!

I cannot wait to get oneof these on say a 70 inch for say, £2k in, I hope 3-5 years, more 3 years! Well, its not too far off!

JagoPlasma · 05-10-2007, 1:10 PM

yea pity they arent releasing flexible 50" tvs so we can fit them in a suitcase!

i heard samsung have a 40" oled model that they want to release next year

ScottBT · 06-10-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JagoPlasma

i heard samsung have a 40" oled model that they want to release next year

£4-5k?

JagoPlasma · 06-10-2007, 4:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottBT

£4-5k?

where did you hear that?
if thats all it costs and its 1080p with sonys contrast then il be getting one

Nimby · 06-10-2007, 5:01 PM

Why? Early adopters enjoy the weakest technology, the shortest lifespan and the greatest depreciation. A year or two down the road it will seem massively overpriced, clunky and tired. Those who wait will enjoy proven technology built on firm experience. Streamlining of advanced 2nd or 3rd generation production will offer better refresh rates, higher resolution and increased brightness and contrast. Not to mention greatly reduced prices and advanced onboard features.

macking · 06-10-2007, 6:38 PM

The technology will probably be dirt cheap in 3 or 4 years

JagoPlasma · 07-10-2007, 1:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nimby

Why? Early adopters enjoy the weakest technology, the shortest lifespan and the greatest depreciation. A year or two down the road it will seem massively overpriced, clunky and tired. Those who wait will enjoy proven technology built on firm experience. Streamlining of advanced 2nd or 3rd generation production will offer better refresh rates, higher resolution and increased brightness and contrast. Not to mention greatly reduced prices and advanced onboard features.

who cares when your not paying and it means you can ditch a clunky crt monitor? and when it is improved in x years, we will buy more