Wednesday, October 28, 2009

LG's 15-inch Transparent AMOLED Display Concept [Oled]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/myUU6HeMRBU/lgs-15+inch-transparent-amoled-display-concept

The FPD (Flat Display Panel) show has kicked off over in Japan, so expect to see some cool display concepts this morning. First up: this transparent number, plus a few other AMOLED concepts in the video after the jump.

Akihabara News' video below also shows LG's 47-inch LED backlit TV concept, and a mulit-touch notebook display. No real information is given, but it looks like they're all AMOLED-based. [Akihabara News]




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Samsung's Hybrid Desktop Notebook Concept: 14-inch AMOLED Screen, 2.7mm Thin [Oled]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/KS8Wxc9cnD8/samsungs-hybrid-desktop-notebook-concept-14+inch-amoled-screen-27mm-thin

I'm not sure how practical this design would be on the road, but it sure looks sweet. The stunning screen supports a resolution of 1366 x 768, and because it's AMOLED, has a 1000000:1 contrast ratio, and 300cd/m2 brightness.

We don't know much more at this point, but it's just one of many concepts Samsung has on show at the FPD exhibition in Japan. Follow the link to check them out, including a netbook with 7-inch AMOLED screen. [Akihabara News]




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Samsung's 30-inch AMOLED TV: 3D Without the Dizziness (Still Needs Silly Glasses) [Oled]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/sLkOutfQ4yQ/samsungs-30+inch-amoled-tv-3d-without-the-dizziness-still-needs-silly-glasses

Another of the treats on show at FPD 2009 is Samsung's AMOLED 3D TV prototype. The 240Hz panel is just 2.5-mm thick, has a million-to-1 contrast, and Samsung claims its latest shutter-glasses technology reduces the dizziness often associated with 3D.

No word on when it'll become a real product, but it's bound to be pricey. A reminder, too, that of all the 3D TV systems we've tested so far, Panasonic's active shutter-glasses and 103-inch 3D Plasma concept produced less flickering than 3D systems from Sony and JVC. Oh, and here's what Panasonic's final glasses design looks like. Yep, until we see 3D TVs that don't need glasses, we're all gonna look like dorks. At least it'll be in the comfort of our own lounge rooms. [Samsung Korea]




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New AU Optronics TV Panels: 14-inch OLED and Ultra Wide TVs, Plus 3D Without Glasses [HDTVs]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/EO-pk_Eg4S0/new-au-optronics-tv-panels-14+inch-oled-and-ultra-wide-tvs-plus-3d-without-glasses

AUO makes panels for several big names, including Samsung and Apple, so we're always interested to see what they're up to. On show at FPD 2009, their 14-inch OLED TV panel does 1080p, and has a 100,000:1 contrast ratio.

No word on when (or if) a TV maker will pick it up. AUO is also showing a new high-def 3D panel that that can scale from 8- to 65-inches in size. It's got a 2D/3D switch, and has a higher resolution and greater viewable angle compared to previous 3D TVs that don't need glasses. Finally, they've also got a new 58-inch Ultra Wide TV panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1080. It's 2.35:1 ratio is designed to present 2.35:1 films without black bars.

A sign of things to come? I'm really not sure about viability of all three, but we'll see I guess. [AUO via OLED-Display.net]




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Garmin/TomTom stock vertical drop on Droid launch w/ Google Navigation - http://bit.ly/4aImBD - another industry bites the dust

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