Sony to introduce first OLED TV in U.S.
Sony's XEL-1 is the first OLED TV to be available in the U.S.
(Credit: Sony)Although Sony introduced its 11-inch OLED HDTV in Japan already, the company's big splash announcement at the 2008 CES is that the model, dubbed XEL-1, is now available stateside, for the cool price of $2,500. While the relatively tiny, exorbitantly expensive HDTV itself won't attract many buyers, it represents an important milestone by shepherding in the latest flat-panel TV technology, which may eventually replace plasma and traditional LCD.
The XEL-1 measures 3mm thick.
(Credit: Sony)
The XEL-1 is supposedly 40 percent more efficient than traditional LCD panels in terms of power consumption, and unlike other LCDs, its manufacturing process doesn't require the use of harmful mercury.
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by kooza67
January 8, 2008 5:58 PM
- When will they stop trying to milk us out of every penny!!!!!!!! OLED 1,000,000 to who cares? 1080p is all I need/want. thanks but know thanks.
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