Laser Displays vs. SEDs, OLEDs, LEDs, LCDs, Plasma, etc.
I witnessed this interesting presentation from Novalux in regards to Laser Light Sources for Projection display...
http://www.novalux.com/assets/downlo...D2-2%20PDF.pdf
I wanted to discuss the viability of finding this technology in Mac displays anytime in the near future. Thoughts? This technology appears pretty promising, and so I wanted to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of it in regards to other display technologies as well.
I picture a totally pimped out Mac Pro with built in Blu-ray drive with a Laser Display boasting a near 100% color gamut, great contrast, thin encosure, etc. Ya feelin me?
http://www.novalux.com/assets/downlo...D2-2%20PDF.pdf
I wanted to discuss the viability of finding this technology in Mac displays anytime in the near future. Thoughts? This technology appears pretty promising, and so I wanted to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of it in regards to other display technologies as well.
I picture a totally pimped out Mac Pro with built in Blu-ray drive with a Laser Display boasting a near 100% color gamut, great contrast, thin encosure, etc. Ya feelin me?
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My predictions for the future.
LED- is going to become the defacto standard for LCD screens and projectors.
LiFi - will contend with LED www.luxim.com for more info. Panasonic will use LiFi in a couple of their LCD lines.
Novalux- Laser projector technology will likely hit mass production in late 2008 early 2009 is my guess. It's going to have to compete hard to catch up with LED and LiFi IMO.
DLP -is going to diminish in both HDTV monitors and projectors.
SED -is dead and we'll never see them.
OLED- is fantastic technology but price considerations will keep them at relatively small sizes. They'll make excellent use in areas where small screens and low power are a must.
We now have 120hz screens that promise to eliminate "judder" from 24fps cinema. We have LED and LiFi drastically increasing the longevity of lamp and Laser technology waiting in the wings. We have 1080p projectors dropping drastically in price.
We have excellent technology like *cough* Blu-ray and HD DVD for packaged media and excellent AVCHD and HDV camcorders.
Now is the right time for HD.
The only real obstacle that still remains is the life-span of the organic compounds used, though you can bet that will be solved sooner or later
Nice but I'd supplant that BD drive for a HD DVD drive
My predictions for the future.
LED- is going to become the defacto standard for LCD screens and projectors.
LiFi - will contend with LED www.luxim.com for more info. Panasonic will use LiFi in a couple of their LCD lines.
Novalux- Laser projector technology will likely hit mass production in late 2008 early 2009 is my guess. It's going to have to compete hard to catch up with LED and LiFi IMO.
DLP -is going to diminish in both HDTV monitors and projectors.
SED -is dead and we'll never see them.
OLED- is fantastic technology but price considerations will keep them at relatively small sizes. They'll make excellent use in areas where small screens and low power are a must.
We now have 120hz screens that promise to eliminate "judder" from 24fps cinema. We have LED and LiFi drastically increasing the longevity of lamp and Laser technology waiting in the wings. We have 1080p projectors dropping drastically in price.
We have excellent technology like *cough* Blu-ray and HD DVD for packaged media and excellent AVCHD and HDV camcorders.
Now is the right time for HD.
Hahahaha! LOL.
I have a question though, what makes LED or OLED more viable than Laser displays, other than cost. Which is truly better?
OLED is KING!
Nice but I'd supplant that BD drive for a HD DVD drive
My predictions for the future.
LED- is going to become the defacto standard for LCD screens and projectors.
LiFi - will contend with LED www.luxim.com for more info. Panasonic will use LiFi in a couple of their LCD lines.
Novalux- Laser projector technology will likely hit mass production in late 2008 early 2009 is my guess. It's going to have to compete hard to catch up with LED and LiFi IMO.
DLP -is going to diminish in both HDTV monitors and projectors.
SED -is dead and we'll never see them.
OLED- is fantastic technology but price considerations will keep them at relatively small sizes. They'll make excellent use in areas where small screens and low power are a must.
We now have 120hz screens that promise to eliminate "judder" from 24fps cinema. We have LED and LiFi drastically increasing the longevity of lamp and Laser technology waiting in the wings. We have 1080p projectors dropping drastically in price.
We have excellent technology like *cough* Blu-ray and HD DVD for packaged media and excellent AVCHD and HDV camcorders.
Now is the right time for HD.
The price of DLP is dropping pretty fast and the advancements and technology offer a pretty good picture in comparison. I don't know what if anything will win out, but DLP offers a pretty good lower end choice given the current technology as long as they continue to offer the 42-46" range.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7QbQugXy1A
However, I think that laser projection will take a good while to worm its way into TVs and larger projectors, simply because it hasn't been perfected, and also because some people just won't see a reason to change.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,13...y/article.html
One of the best uses I could see for a flexible display would be a 360 degree dome. Great for virtual reality. Video games would be great with one of them like a helmet, but you'd probably only be able to use it for short periods of time.
Here's hoping full displays arrive around autumn this year.
The price of DLP is dropping pretty fast and the advancements and technology offer a pretty good picture in comparison. I don't know what if anything will win out, but DLP offers a pretty good lower end choice given the current technology as long as they continue to offer the 42-46" range.
Agreed, I'm still debating on going with a Samsung 46" slimfit DLP or a 37" HD LCD. DLP is far from gone but I have to admit that HP dumping DLP models didn't look to good this year. I guess it all depends on the entertainment center I buy. Many now have LCD mounts built in but I may choose to just go with a console which would hold a 46" DLP just as easy.
I can see laser projection in small devices, because a laser projector could be "focusless", meaning you could simply point and project.
However, I think that laser projection will take a good while to worm its way into TVs and larger projectors, simply because it hasn't been perfected, and also because some people just won't see a reason to change.
Lasers are intriguing. I hope Novalux can get their product out and get some design wins like Luxim has. The idea of 20 thousand hour life on LCDs sound great ...especially for gaming on a projector. No worrying about bulb replacements!
If I had my druthers though I'd be right there with Ireland pining for OLED based screens. The thinness and contrast ratio are mind blowing. I wonder how much power a 30" OLED display requires.
I'd love to see an ADC2 which would deliver digital signaling, audio and power fit to run a 30" monitor over a single cable. I love eliminating cable clutter.
In my opinion sed is the best
SED delayed again
Lets hope SED ships. It's enticing technically but they delays and failure to move the product forward reduce it's relevance as a future technology that will be anything but a niche.
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The new Pioneer plasmas shows that plasma is currently still the king,
100% true.. currently.
100% true.. currently.
100% true? 25%, I can agree with. 50%, I can accept. 75%, I can live with. It is clearly true that plasma has some advantages over other technologies. But, 100% means that plasma beats them in every way. This is simply not true. If you want lightweight, then plasma loses to LCD. If you want low price, then plasma loses to varies rear-projection technologies. If you want a 1080p plasma display, then you have to twiddle your thumbs for a few weeks more. You can, however, buy a 1080p LCD flat panel TV set today in sizes as small as 32" or as large as 65."
If you want lightweight, then plasma loses to LCD.
What? Most LCDs either weigh more than or around the same as a similar sized plasma.
But I was referring to the new Pioneer plasmas and image quality (the most important part).