Sony XEL-1 OLED DIGITAL TV

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Sony's OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV, the XEL-1, is truly the next big thing in television technology.The XEL-1 is an 11 inch display that is only 3mm thin. The measurements of the XEL-1 are 287×253×140mm.Sony has put the ultra-thin display on a pedestal with a flexible arm. At 11 inch the Sony XEL-1 is a nice stylish desk accessory.

which weighs two kilograms and is about 3mm thin, features a resolution of 940×540 and contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, stated Sony.

                       

It boasts a 3 millimeter thin panel and offers unparalleled picture quality with amazing contrast, outstanding brightness, exceptional color reproduction, and a rapid response time. It delivers astounding performance in all the key picture quality categories. OLED technology can completely turn off pixels when reproducing black, resulting in more outstanding dark scene detail and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. OLED also creates unmatched color expression and detail and enables rapid response times for smooth and natural reproduction of fast moving images like those found in sports and action movies. The XEL-1 features the latest connectivity options including two HDMI™ inputs, a digital tuner, and a Memory Stick® media slot for viewing high-resolution photos.

 Blazing Fast Response Time

When turned “on,” individual organic elements are stimulated directly by electric current, and therefore response time is incredibly fast.

Exceptional Color Reproduction

Sony’s unique “Super Top Emission” technology, which combined with a special mircro-cavity and color filters, enhances color purity, achieves extraordinary high color contrast. In fact, 105% of the NTSC color space can be achieved!

Energy Efficiency

OLED technology delivers a more efficient means of utilizing light, which is generated by the organic material itself instead of an always on backlight; also, when elements are in their “off” state, they consume no power whatsoever. The XEL-1 will be exhibited at the Sony exhibition booth at Ceatec Japan 2007 starting from October 2.

The first Sony OLED TV has a resolution of 960x ×540px, but takes input resolution up to 1080p.

The Sony XEL-1 has an integrated digital TV tuner for Japan. Other features of the Sony OLED TV include USB, LAN interface, 1x HDMI port, headphone plug and S-Force sound.

Sony plans to start shipping the XEL-1 OLED TV on December 1st for 200,000 Yen (~$1,740). This is a very high price for an 11 inch TV, but it is the first OLED TV to buy. Early adoption always had its price.

The new OLED TV will last 30,000 hours, about 10 years for someone using the TV eight hours a day. An equivalent Sony LCD TV lasts twice that long, Sony said.

   So when you are in Japan and you buy the first OLED-Television over the Sony Style Japan shop you become this box with the world first OLED-TV:

"Such a big box for an 11-inch TV," we thought aloud as we opened the box, only to find another box inside.

The black inner box has an extremely simple design, bearing only the words "SONY" and "OLED Digital TV XEL-1" in Japanese.

The screen was covered with a suede protection cover just like a jewelry wrapping.

Here you can see all the content of the box:

The remote control from the XEL-1 is only 10mm thick.

Because OLED elements individually emit light that are directly displayed on the screen, high brightness levels can be achieved.

The OLED measures 3mm at the thinnest part!

The first start of the XEL-1!

 1.000.000:1 contrast ratio!

Under development for more than 10 years, Waynick said OLED displays not only offer a striking form factor, they deliver “unmatched performance” in key picture quality categories. With its light-emitting structure, OLED displays can prevent light emission when reproducing shades of black, resulting in very deep blacks and a contrast ratio of over 1,000,000:1. The lack of a backlight allows the device to control all phases of light emission from zero to peak brightness. The innovative technology delivers exceptional color expression and detail without wasting power, so it is an exceptional energy-saver.

The OLED display panel uses extremely low power levels since the light-emitting structure of the panel eliminates the need for a separate light source. As a result, OLED panels can be up to 40 percent more efficient per panel inch compared with a conventional 20-inch LCD panel. Additionally, since OLED displays create their own light, any mercury associated with traditional backlighting is eliminated.