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http://news.yahoo.com/best-of-ces-awards-2012--best-of-show.html
For years, the future of TV display technology was said to be OLED (organic light-emitting display) technology, which offers excellent performance (absolute black levels, ultra-fast panel and excellent viewing angles) without the need for backlighting. The technology is already used in many cellphone displays, but--after years of teasing 24- and 30-inch models--both LG and Samsung came to CES 2012 with full-size 55-inch OLED TVs that they're pledging to release before the end of the year. The models are very similar, but we gave the edge to the LG 55EM9800 because it was the only one to get an actual model number and public ship date ("Q3"). The TV was the jaw-dropper of the show, packing its gorgeous picture into a frame that's just 4mm thick. No price was provided, but expect this one to bust the bank account when it ships. In this case, however, it may just be worth it.
CNET's first take:
Television manufacturer LG says that by 2016, its organic light-emitting diode, or OLED, televisions will cost the same as an LCD television.
This year, the company is working toward reaching that goal with the release of its first OLED TV in the American market, the 55-inch 55EM9600.
LG announced the TV in the week before CES 2012, but it's not the only big OLED screen announced at the show; Samsung also showed off a 55" OLED TV. While the public may remember Sony's XEL-1 from a couple of years ago and be familiar with the AMOLED screens of various Samsung phones, LG's EM9600 features a unique spin on the technology. While other OLEDs feature RGB (red, green, and blue) pixels, the LG adds a fourth, white pixel in a move LG says cuts costs and produces a brighter picture.
The TV will feature all of LG's current bells and whistles, including smart TV with streaming and social media, the new Magic Motion remote with "four modes," including a built-in mic, and passive 3D. The last feature is a surprise, as OLED is arguably more akin to plasma than LCD--it doesn't require a backlight--and LG's 2012 plasmas feature active 3D technology.
As the EM9600 is LG's flagship TV for 2012, design is obviously paramount, and at only 4mm thick, the "virtually bezel-less" TV appears to deliver. A company representative we spoke with couldn't confirm bezel width by press time, but other reports cause us to suspect a bezel width of just 1mm. As for depth, the TV is so shallow, it includes a separate control box to house connectivity and other necessaries, connected to the panel by a proprietary cable. The EM9600 takes the "all screen" aesthetic to a new level.
But it's not just about looking good; a TV has to perform as well. LG says the TV uses a proprietary algorithm designed to improve and refine hues and tones when viewed from a wide angle. According to LG, other OLED TVs "exhibit drastic changes in hues from different viewing angles and abnormal color gamut."
The 55-inch LG EM9600 OLED is due to be released in the second half of the 2012, with September as the likely launch month. Look forward to more details and pricing then.
For years, the future of TV display technology was said to be OLED (organic light-emitting display) technology, which offers excellent performance (absolute black levels, ultra-fast panel and excellent viewing angles) without the need for backlighting. The technology is already used in many cellphone displays, but--after years of teasing 24- and 30-inch models--both LG and Samsung came to CES 2012 with full-size 55-inch OLED TVs that they're pledging to release before the end of the year. The models are very similar, but we gave the edge to the LG 55EM9800 because it was the only one to get an actual model number and public ship date ("Q3"). The TV was the jaw-dropper of the show, packing its gorgeous picture into a frame that's just 4mm thick. No price was provided, but expect this one to bust the bank account when it ships. In this case, however, it may just be worth it.
CNET's first take:
Television manufacturer LG says that by 2016, its organic light-emitting diode, or OLED, televisions will cost the same as an LCD television.
This year, the company is working toward reaching that goal with the release of its first OLED TV in the American market, the 55-inch 55EM9600.
LG announced the TV in the week before CES 2012, but it's not the only big OLED screen announced at the show; Samsung also showed off a 55" OLED TV. While the public may remember Sony's XEL-1 from a couple of years ago and be familiar with the AMOLED screens of various Samsung phones, LG's EM9600 features a unique spin on the technology. While other OLEDs feature RGB (red, green, and blue) pixels, the LG adds a fourth, white pixel in a move LG says cuts costs and produces a brighter picture.
The TV will feature all of LG's current bells and whistles, including smart TV with streaming and social media, the new Magic Motion remote with "four modes," including a built-in mic, and passive 3D. The last feature is a surprise, as OLED is arguably more akin to plasma than LCD--it doesn't require a backlight--and LG's 2012 plasmas feature active 3D technology.
As the EM9600 is LG's flagship TV for 2012, design is obviously paramount, and at only 4mm thick, the "virtually bezel-less" TV appears to deliver. A company representative we spoke with couldn't confirm bezel width by press time, but other reports cause us to suspect a bezel width of just 1mm. As for depth, the TV is so shallow, it includes a separate control box to house connectivity and other necessaries, connected to the panel by a proprietary cable. The EM9600 takes the "all screen" aesthetic to a new level.
But it's not just about looking good; a TV has to perform as well. LG says the TV uses a proprietary algorithm designed to improve and refine hues and tones when viewed from a wide angle. According to LG, other OLED TVs "exhibit drastic changes in hues from different viewing angles and abnormal color gamut."
The 55-inch LG EM9600 OLED is due to be released in the second half of the 2012, with September as the likely launch month. Look forward to more details and pricing then.
