The first Laser TV is really here this Holiday. It was long delayed but finally Mitsubishi has managed to bring the LaserVue Laser TV to the market. It is still expensive, but hey this way your neighbor cannot afford one. This is your chance to get something brand new this Holidays for your living room.
The Laser beams of the Laser TV provide an extensive range of rich, complex colors, truly distinct clarity, and immersive depth of field. Additionally the Mitsubishi LaserVue has about half the operating power consumption of similar-sized LCD TVs, and a third of Plasma.
The LaserVue TVs also come equipped with 3D-ready viewing technology.
Other features of the Laservue L65-A90 include x.v.Color, PerfectColor, 4 HDMI ports and wired IR input.
The first LaserVue HDTV has a screen size of 65 inches and has an MSRP of $6,999. Retailers stick to this price so far, as there is no alternative. There is only one Laser TV on the market.
For Whom:
The Mitsubishi LaserVue L65-A90 is the highlight for early adopters this Christmas. There are not many chances to actually own a new technology from the first series.
The Good:
* Displays more colors than other TVs
* Uses less power
* Supports 3D
* Totally new Technology
The Bad:
* Expensive
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
LaserVue Review with Picture Quality Comparison
The Mitsubishi LaserVue Laser TV gets tested some more at Bjorn's an Electronics retailer in Texas, by the guys from TechLounge. We already reported about their first encounter of the LaserVue at the World Premier in the same store two weeks ago.
This time the guys spent some time with Blu-ray movies and watching them side-by-side on a LaserVue L65-A90 and a Pioneer Kuro PRO-151FD 60 inch Plasma.
Their verdict: "If you are the kind of guy (or girl) who has to have the latest in tech, no matter what the cost - an early adopter, a frequent flyer on the bleeding edge - you'd be wise to take a closer look at the LaserVue. The picture quality is fantastic across the board, from unruly action flicks to serene, Sunrise Earth-like films.
And the colors. You're not going to find a set that is capable of displaying colors quite like this one. If you're a Nebraska fan or you cheer for a team sporting a cardinal for a mascot, you're set. If George A. Romero's film collection never leaves your Blu-Ray player, or you're a Republican, you'll love the LaserVue."
Read the full LaserVue review on TheTechLounge.
What this review also means is that at least at Bjorns you can actually pick up a Mitsubishi LaserVue and bring it home for $6,999. I have not seen it anywhere else on sale yet.
This time the guys spent some time with Blu-ray movies and watching them side-by-side on a LaserVue L65-A90 and a Pioneer Kuro PRO-151FD 60 inch Plasma.
Their verdict: "If you are the kind of guy (or girl) who has to have the latest in tech, no matter what the cost - an early adopter, a frequent flyer on the bleeding edge - you'd be wise to take a closer look at the LaserVue. The picture quality is fantastic across the board, from unruly action flicks to serene, Sunrise Earth-like films.
And the colors. You're not going to find a set that is capable of displaying colors quite like this one. If you're a Nebraska fan or you cheer for a team sporting a cardinal for a mascot, you're set. If George A. Romero's film collection never leaves your Blu-Ray player, or you're a Republican, you'll love the LaserVue."
Read the full LaserVue review on TheTechLounge.
What this review also means is that at least at Bjorns you can actually pick up a Mitsubishi LaserVue and bring it home for $6,999. I have not seen it anywhere else on sale yet.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
LaserVue L65-A90 has World Premiere at Retailer
The release of the Mitsubishi Laser TV is drawing closer. Over the weekend Mitsubishi held a promotion event at a retailer in San Antonio's high-end audio/video emporium Bjorn's in Texas introducing the LaserVue Laser TV.
The guys from The Techlounge have been there and published a report of their encounter with the first Laser TV. On display was the 65 inch LaserVue L65-A90.
The hands-on experience of the 3D capability of the LaserVue did impress. The present Mitsubishi reps did acknowledge though that there is not much 3D material available yet to benefit from the 3D feature.
In a comparative setup the LaserVue showed the promised much better color performance when compared to a Pioneer Kuro and Sharp display. The black performance of the LaserVue was mostly on par with the Kuro.
The guys from The Techlounge have been there and published a report of their encounter with the first Laser TV. On display was the 65 inch LaserVue L65-A90.
The hands-on experience of the 3D capability of the LaserVue did impress. The present Mitsubishi reps did acknowledge though that there is not much 3D material available yet to benefit from the 3D feature.
In a comparative setup the LaserVue showed the promised much better color performance when compared to a Pioneer Kuro and Sharp display. The black performance of the LaserVue was mostly on par with the Kuro.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Advent Laser TV and OLED, Blu-ray only “5 years” left
A top Samsung UK executive has demolished Blu-ray’s chances of being relevant for more than about 5 years, if that, in an interview with UK tech site Pocket-link. How “blu” must Sony be feeling with Samsung right now?!
When HD-DVD was dealt its death blow at CES thanks to Warner definitively choosing the Blu-ray format, Sony’s Howard Stringer said at the Blu-ray press launch words to the effect that “We’re all feeling Blu today – in a good way!”
But perhaps Sony is feeling “blue” instead today, at least with its LCD screen manufacturing partner Samsung, after comments to UK tech site Pocket-lint by Andy Griffiths, Samsung’s “Director of Consumer Electronics” in the UK.
Griffiths made some bold statements, saying: “I think it [Blu-ray] has 5 years left, I certainly wouldn't give it 10".
But then he said that 2008 is “going to be huge" for Blu-ray, and that "We are heavily back-ordered at the moment”, clearly suggesting that while Samsung thinks Blu-ray’s future is bleak, right now things are still quite rosy.
He also told Pocket-link about rental sites and stores offering more Blu-ray titles, which ensured that while the Blu-ray format was the HD winner now, that wouldn’t be the case forever.
Samsung believes its future profits will come from OLED technology (organic light emitting diode). Promising better picture quality and colour depth than LCD or plasma, “high manufacturing costs” have prevented its widespread release, although 2010 is being flagged as the year of OLED.
Of course, we’ve also heard of Laser TV in the meantime, and if it too launches by 2010, it could easily be OLED TV’s biggest competitor, with both formats potentially leaving LCD and plasma in the digital dust.
When HD-DVD was dealt its death blow at CES thanks to Warner definitively choosing the Blu-ray format, Sony’s Howard Stringer said at the Blu-ray press launch words to the effect that “We’re all feeling Blu today – in a good way!”
But perhaps Sony is feeling “blue” instead today, at least with its LCD screen manufacturing partner Samsung, after comments to UK tech site Pocket-lint by Andy Griffiths, Samsung’s “Director of Consumer Electronics” in the UK.
Griffiths made some bold statements, saying: “I think it [Blu-ray] has 5 years left, I certainly wouldn't give it 10".
But then he said that 2008 is “going to be huge" for Blu-ray, and that "We are heavily back-ordered at the moment”, clearly suggesting that while Samsung thinks Blu-ray’s future is bleak, right now things are still quite rosy.
He also told Pocket-link about rental sites and stores offering more Blu-ray titles, which ensured that while the Blu-ray format was the HD winner now, that wouldn’t be the case forever.
Samsung believes its future profits will come from OLED technology (organic light emitting diode). Promising better picture quality and colour depth than LCD or plasma, “high manufacturing costs” have prevented its widespread release, although 2010 is being flagged as the year of OLED.
Of course, we’ve also heard of Laser TV in the meantime, and if it too launches by 2010, it could easily be OLED TV’s biggest competitor, with both formats potentially leaving LCD and plasma in the digital dust.
Friday, September 19, 2008
QPC Lasers Finishes Development Phase of Laser TV Contract
QPC Lasers, Inc. “QPC,” a maker and developer of high power semiconductor chip-based lasers, reported that it has successfully met the performance requirements for red, blue, and green lasers related to its recently announced $12 million laser TV contract. The company noted that it had thereby completed the technology development phase of the contract with an unnamed major Asian manufacturer of consumer electronics. According to the contract, QPC will be the exclusive laser supplier over the next three years for $11 million. The contract reportedly carries a potential value of up to $230 million over the 10 year term of the contract. QPC previously demonstrated its green laser technology based on frequency doubling of its proprietary BrightLase single-mode laser technology in Sept. 2007. At the time, the company boasted of continuous wave and peak conversion efficiencies of greater than 50 percent.
“QPC is enabling a new generation of lower cost and dramatically improved high definition large screen televisions by replacing today’s poor quality light sources with our bright, power efficient, cost effective and ultra compact lasers,” said QPC co-founder and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Ungar. “Utilizing QPC’s unique laser technology instead of LEDs, OLEDs and other poor quality and inefficient light beam sources, consumers will see a broader visible color spectrum, and a sharper, brighter, more vivid image than today’s LCD or Plasmas can offer,” continued Dr. Ungar. Ungar also indicated that a variety of projection displays and ultra-portable projectors for cell phones and laptops could benefit from the technology
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“QPC is enabling a new generation of lower cost and dramatically improved high definition large screen televisions by replacing today’s poor quality light sources with our bright, power efficient, cost effective and ultra compact lasers,” said QPC co-founder and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Ungar. “Utilizing QPC’s unique laser technology instead of LEDs, OLEDs and other poor quality and inefficient light beam sources, consumers will see a broader visible color spectrum, and a sharper, brighter, more vivid image than today’s LCD or Plasmas can offer,” continued Dr. Ungar. Ungar also indicated that a variety of projection displays and ultra-portable projectors for cell phones and laptops could benefit from the technology
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Saturday, September 6, 2008
QPC Lasers Announces Completion of Development Milestones for $12 Million Laser TV Contract
Leader in high power chip-based laser technology demonstrates prototype high brightness red-green-blue lasers for next generation Laser TV
SYLMAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QPC Lasers, Inc. (OTCBB:QPCI) "QPC," a world leader in the design and manufacture of high brightness, high power semiconductor chip-based lasers for the consumer electronics, industrial, defense, and medical markets, announced that the company has successfully met the laser performance milestones for all three colors (red, green and blue) in connection with its recently announced $12 Million Laser TV contract, thereby completing the technology development phase of the contract. The contract with a major Asian manufacturer of consumer electronics provides for an exclusive supply relationship, and provides for an $11 Million supply agreement to be delivered over the next three years and carries a potential value of up to $230 million over the 10 year term of the contract.
"QPC is enabling a new generation of lower cost and dramatically improved high definition large screen televisions by replacing today's poor quality light sources with our bright, power efficient, cost effective and ultra compact lasers," said QPC co-founder and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Ungar. "Utilizing QPC's unique laser technology instead of LEDs, OLEDs and other poor quality and inefficient light beam sources, consumers will see a broader visible color spectrum, and a sharper, brighter, more vivid image than today's LCD or Plasmas can offer," continued Dr. Ungar.
"In addition to televisions, a variety of projection displays are in position to profit from QPC's superior laser light sources including portable projectors for cell phones and laptops, home and commercial theatre, as well as 3 Dimensional applications for which we announced a $3.5 Million contract last week," Ungar concluded.
QPC previously demonstrated its green laser based on frequency doubling of its proprietary BrightLase® single-mode laser technology. [See prior announcement, September 18, 2007.] BrightLase® single-mode lasers produce single frequency output powers exceeding 9 Watts continuous wave and peak conversion efficiencies greater than 50%.
SYLMAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QPC Lasers, Inc. (OTCBB:QPCI) "QPC," a world leader in the design and manufacture of high brightness, high power semiconductor chip-based lasers for the consumer electronics, industrial, defense, and medical markets, announced that the company has successfully met the laser performance milestones for all three colors (red, green and blue) in connection with its recently announced $12 Million Laser TV contract, thereby completing the technology development phase of the contract. The contract with a major Asian manufacturer of consumer electronics provides for an exclusive supply relationship, and provides for an $11 Million supply agreement to be delivered over the next three years and carries a potential value of up to $230 million over the 10 year term of the contract.
"QPC is enabling a new generation of lower cost and dramatically improved high definition large screen televisions by replacing today's poor quality light sources with our bright, power efficient, cost effective and ultra compact lasers," said QPC co-founder and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Ungar. "Utilizing QPC's unique laser technology instead of LEDs, OLEDs and other poor quality and inefficient light beam sources, consumers will see a broader visible color spectrum, and a sharper, brighter, more vivid image than today's LCD or Plasmas can offer," continued Dr. Ungar.
"In addition to televisions, a variety of projection displays are in position to profit from QPC's superior laser light sources including portable projectors for cell phones and laptops, home and commercial theatre, as well as 3 Dimensional applications for which we announced a $3.5 Million contract last week," Ungar concluded.
QPC previously demonstrated its green laser based on frequency doubling of its proprietary BrightLase® single-mode laser technology. [See prior announcement, September 18, 2007.] BrightLase® single-mode lasers produce single frequency output powers exceeding 9 Watts continuous wave and peak conversion efficiencies greater than 50%.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
QPC Demonstrates Lasers at Projection Summit 2008
QPC Lasers, a company in the design and manufacture of high brightness, high power semiconductor lasers, exhibited at this week's Projection Summit 2008 and demonstrated its miniature BrightLase Red-Green-Blue RGB laser.
Leveraging QPC's proprietary semiconductor technology, the company noted, the laser is designed to enable a bright, high resolution image in the 100 lumens output range from portable consumer electronic devices, such as miniature pocket projectors.
Company executive Drew Osterman is speaking about the company's current and potential laser applications for the projection market in Session 1, which showcases LED and laser projector component and product manufacturers. Participation in this highly respected display industry event further establishes brand leadership in visible wavelength technologies for projection displays, a large and growing target market for the company.
QPC's game changing advances in lasers for projection displays are enabling the real opportunity to bring laser technology into the palms of consumers, said Director of Strategic Development of QPC Lasers, Drew Osterman. Increasing consumer demands require consumer electronics manufacturers to seek out the most innovative technologies in order to constantly stay ahead of the curve, and QPC is commercializing the eminent laser solution to meet this need.
Our miniature Red-Green-Blue integrated laser produces enough power for 100 lumen projection, resulting in large and vivid projection images even in ambient lighting. QPC's laser technology is incredibly versatile and enables laser products for a wide range of projection applications including pocket projectors and ultimately embedded technologies in PDAs and cell phones, as well as larger display formats such as Laser TV, home theatre, and laser cinema, concluded Osterman.
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Leveraging QPC's proprietary semiconductor technology, the company noted, the laser is designed to enable a bright, high resolution image in the 100 lumens output range from portable consumer electronic devices, such as miniature pocket projectors.
Company executive Drew Osterman is speaking about the company's current and potential laser applications for the projection market in Session 1, which showcases LED and laser projector component and product manufacturers. Participation in this highly respected display industry event further establishes brand leadership in visible wavelength technologies for projection displays, a large and growing target market for the company.
QPC's game changing advances in lasers for projection displays are enabling the real opportunity to bring laser technology into the palms of consumers, said Director of Strategic Development of QPC Lasers, Drew Osterman. Increasing consumer demands require consumer electronics manufacturers to seek out the most innovative technologies in order to constantly stay ahead of the curve, and QPC is commercializing the eminent laser solution to meet this need.
Our miniature Red-Green-Blue integrated laser produces enough power for 100 lumen projection, resulting in large and vivid projection images even in ambient lighting. QPC's laser technology is incredibly versatile and enables laser products for a wide range of projection applications including pocket projectors and ultimately embedded technologies in PDAs and cell phones, as well as larger display formats such as Laser TV, home theatre, and laser cinema, concluded Osterman.
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