Sony OLED HDTVs May Come to America This Year

Vikingod · Nov 2, 2007, 01:38 PM

Source: DailyTech
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Sony says OLED HDTVs could see America stores this year depending on Japanese demand

Many home theater enthusiasts have high hopes for OLED technology -- hopes that not only will OLED HDTV sets require less power but that they also will be significantly thinner and provide better color reproduction and image quality.

Engadget is reporting that Sony Electronics President Stan Glasgow revealed in talks this morning with journalists at the Sony Club in New York that, “OLED could come (to the U.S.) before the end of the year." The catch is that OLED HDTVs coming to America is dependent on the demand in Japan and panel supply. In other words if Sony’s OLED XEL-1 is a big hit in Japan, we won’t be seeing them this year in America.

@/2ct!< · Nov 2, 2007, 06:10 PM

So if they suck, we can get them and if they are good we can't. Not to mention these are at least 2 years late based on prior predictions of OLED tvs.

Paradox Enigma · Nov 3, 2007, 10:37 AM

Ironic isn't it?

... At this point in time even if Sony brings it over here - it's not affordable. I've been involved in some OLED research projects, and there are still a few technology hurdles to overcome - but once they are OLEDs will be "The Shizah".

Nov 2, 2007, 01:38 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Sony OLED HDTVs May Come to America This Year Source: DailyTech _____________ Sony says OLED HDTVs could see America stores this year depending on Japanese demand Many home theater enthusiasts have high hopes for OLED technology -- hopes that not only will OLED HDTV sets require less power but that they also will be significantly thinner and provide better color reproduction and image quality. Engadget is reporting that Sony Electronics President Stan Glasgow revealed in talks this morning with journalists at the Sony Club in New York that, “OLED could come (to the U.S.) before the end of the year." The catch is that OLED HDTVs coming to America is dependent on the demand in Japan and panel supply. In other words if Sony’s OLED XEL-1 is a big hit in Japan, we won’t be seeing them this year in America.

Nov 2, 2007, 06:10 PM	#2
@/2ct!< HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Not Vegas, anymore :( Posts: 1,391 Rep Power: 0	So if they suck, we can get them and if they are good we can't. Not to mention these are at least 2 years late based on prior predictions of OLED tvs. __________________

Nov 3, 2007, 10:37 AM	#3
Paradox Enigma Lurker Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Planet Earth (I think) Posts: 126 Rep Power: 0	Ironic isn't it? ... At this point in time even if Sony brings it over here - it's not affordable. I've been involved in some OLED research projects, and there are still a few technology hurdles to overcome - but once they are OLEDs will be "The Shizah". __________________ ...thread killer...