Mitsubishi preps laser TV
Dennis Barker
(04/07/2008 2:51 PM EDT)
URL: http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=207100152
At a press conference held on Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Huntington
Beach Hyatt in Huntington Beach, CA, Mitsubishi previewed Laser TV. Back
in January 2008 at the Consumer Electronics Show, which was held in Las
Vegas, Mitsubishi announced an entirely new category in large-screen
television powered by a new form of illumination -- laser technology.
Following up on its announcement of Laser TV at CES, Mitsubishi is now
offering up the brand name of its new Laser TV " <>LaserVue. As the
first-ever laser-powered television, LaserVue is expected to deliver a
range of color never before seen in home entertainment, which Mitsubishi
is calling "a true dimension experience." Precise and focused, the
purity of laser light surpasses current high-definition illumination
technologies.
According to Mitsubishi, today's HDTVs display less than 40-percent of
the color spectrum that the eye can see. Now, reportedly, for the
first-time ever, laser produces twice the color gamut of either LCD or
Plasma TVs. Laser beams provide the widest range of rich, complex,
colors, along with the most clarity and depth of field. Laser TV, which
has been under development for the past several years, is now apparently
ready for Prime Time, and is expected to be delivered to dealers in Fall
2008.
Mitsubishi LaserVue TVs are expected to provide the ultimate in picture
quality, according to the company, and offer new and innovative features
for an exemplary viewing experience. LaserVue TVs will employ the latest
generation of TI's DLP chipsets (either HD4 or HD5), and completely
eliminate the color wheel and lamp found on regular DLP HDTVs. Further,
cabinet size and depth will be reduced over standard DLP models also. As
well, the Laser TVs are environmentally friendly, consuming
approximately one-half the power of today's LCD TVs, and approximately
one-third the power consumption of plasma TVs.
According to Frank DeMartin, Vice President - Marketing, at Mitsubishi
Digital Electronics America, "Mitsubishi has created a new category in
television with laser technology and now we are creating an exciting new
brand, LaserVue, which we believe consumers come to equate with the
industry's best performing televisions."
Editor's Comment
In an impressive "shoot-out" between a Pioneer Elite 1080p 50-in. plasma
HDTV and a 52-in. Sharp Aquos 52-in 1080p LCD HDTV, the image quality of
the Mitsubishi LaserVue looked quite impressive to this reviewer. The
colors were deep and rich with amazing reds and blacks as compared to
competitive plasma and LCD 1080p panels. Contrast and clarity were among
the best that this reviewer has seen in a long, long time. Surprisingly,
it appeared that the depth of the LaserVue HDTVs appeared to be about
10-inches deep, and could easily be placed on the wall.
Mitsubishi has indicated that it will ship LaserVue televisions in the
3rd quarter of 2008. Screen sizes and prices will be determined and
announced at a later date.
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., the Official HDTV of The
PGA TOUR, manufacturers and markets a comprehensive line of premium
quality 1080p DLP HDTVs and 1080p LC D Flat Panel HDTVs. Recognized as
the world leader and innovator of large display high-definition
televisions, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America builds products that
lead the industry in quality, performance, and ease-of-use. For
additional information about MDEA, please contact www.mitsubishi-tv.com.
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