OLED Televisions: The Next Generation In TV Technology
There has been an awful lot of noise within the TV manufacturing industry about the rise of OLED televisions over the last few years. Recently, this entered the public the domain as companies start to launch the technology. But is it really worth all the attention, how does it work, and what will it cost?
Before discussing how effective OLED televisions are, it is best to understand the new tech. Essentially, it is not so much an evolution in existing technology; that was very much the case with LEDs coming out of LCDs, but more a whole new ball game. The light emitted is not as a result of lights behind the screen, but comes from an organic process in the layers that makes up the screen itself.
The advantages from this point are immense. Most notable of all, (for the industry certainly), is that it finally delivers a “true” black color. That is to say that the black produced through the screen is as close to that seen in nature than anything that has gone before it. This means that all other colors have greater clarity and realism too.
The advantages to be gained continue with the slimness that can be achieved with the screens; the slimmest of which is currently just 3mm. With no need to create a casing for the lights anymore, screens can also be moulded to suit practically any shape and curve.
This naturally makes it all but damage proof. Indeed, such is the strength and malleability of the screens, it is only matter of time before we see them used in billboards, leaflets, cell phones and a whole host of other technologies.
There are of course negatives to the concept. Most notable of all is that scientists are yet unable to produce a screen size that can match those produced by regular LED screens. The biggest dimensions available may only be fifteen inches, but the picture is simply stunning, and the look and style equal to this.
Other than screen size, the obvious downside when looking for OLED televisions is the price. You can expect to pay a minimum of two thousand five hundred dollars for a screen size of just eleven inches. For that amount you can get a good quality forty inch (and upwards) LCD screen, so this puts it beyond the reach of most.
They also have a relatively short life span. Conversely, the main competitor in the market, the LED television is very generous in its longevity. Availability at the moment is also not very high; though this in itself is indicative of the very latest technological releases.
It is still a relatively young technology though; with a lot of advancements yet to be made. The price will of course fall as demand picks up, the technology really becomes commercially viable and life span is improved.
In conclusion, OLED televisions are a very exciting development in the next generation of TV technology. The bandwagon just keeps on rolling on, the energy consumed is lower, but the quality of picture received greater, this all but cements the success of the products in years to come.
