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Mitsubishi: Laser TVs Will Be Big, Very Big (The smallest model will be 65-inches)
tvpredictions.com ^ | July 3, 2008 | Phillip Swann

Posted on 07/05/2008 5:49:43 PM PDT by Las Vegas Dave

Mitsubishi has revealed that its Laser LCD HDTVs will come in 65-inch and 73-inch sized models later this year.

The company, which is now billing the sets as 'LaserVue,' said they will revolutionize the high-def industry by offering crisper pictures, more vivid colors and 3-D viewing capability.

The 65-inch set will ship in the third quarter of this year with the 73-inch model to soon follow. Mitsubishi has not revealed pricing on either set, but considering the screen size, they could run into the thousands of dollars.


The new Mitsubishi Laser HDTV.

The sets were first unveiled at last January's Consumer Electronics Show. Mitsubishi also showcased the sets to reporters during a spring exhibit and many came away impressed.

The New York Times, which attended the Mitsubishi exhibit, wrote that "if production models are like what was on display today, consumers should react strongly to the new technology."

"One immediate impact: with a laser light engine, colors don’t look so much as if they’re painted on the screen as if they’re shooting out from it. Colors are alive and vibrant in a way that mimics the brightness of neon light, or a large advertising transparency being illuminated from behind in a light box," the Times stated.

Mitsubishi also says the sets, which are 10 inches deep, operate at under 200 watts, consuming less energy than other LCD models now on the market.


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1 posted on 07/05/2008 5:49:43 PM PDT by Las Vegas Dave
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2 posted on 07/05/2008 5:53:40 PM PDT by Las Vegas Dave ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." Now Obama's plan!)
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To: Las Vegas Dave

Coming up next: Movie theaters manufactured to fit in your living room!


3 posted on 07/05/2008 5:57:15 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (BARACK OBAMA WILL SAVE US! HE HAS RISEN!!)
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To: Las Vegas Dave

That’s gonna make my Bravia look like a 13 inch BW-Zenith........


4 posted on 07/05/2008 6:17:58 PM PDT by cmsgop (How come they never made "6 Pack" II)
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To: cmsgop
A Sony Bravia LCD TV is still a very nice set. No need to throw it out yet.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

5 posted on 07/05/2008 6:39:57 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: I Drive Too Fast

You may want to take a look. Nice!


6 posted on 07/05/2008 6:50:47 PM PDT by Orange1998
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To: goldstategop
Thank You, but in in the future I might ask you to write a note to my wife saying our Sony is Poo and we need LTV ASAP. Because if we don't all of the neighbors will point and laugh at us.........
7 posted on 07/05/2008 7:00:07 PM PDT by cmsgop (How come they never made "6 Pack" II)
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To: cmsgop

starting at 1800.00, it might be possible.


8 posted on 07/05/2008 7:03:01 PM PDT by Orange1998
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To: Las Vegas Dave
I want one....


9 posted on 07/05/2008 7:05:06 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Lets get dangerous)
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To: Las Vegas Dave

I can see all the actor’s pimples and wrinkles now on my 42-inch plasma. They probably look like the Grand Canyon on a 73-inch.


10 posted on 07/05/2008 7:13:51 PM PDT by r_barton
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To: Las Vegas Dave

Geez, if you have a small house, where the heck would a 65-inch screen not be overwhelming? Outside, maybe.


11 posted on 07/05/2008 7:16:59 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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To: Las Vegas Dave

I waited 50 years for HD only to end up seeing phosphor-dot feces taking up so much of the screen real estate on almost every channel. Ads, “you’re now watching”, logos, etc.

Big whoop.


12 posted on 07/05/2008 7:29:12 PM PDT by JoJo Gunn (Help control the girly-man population. Have the McCainiacs spayed or neutered.)
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To: JoJo Gunn
...I waited 50 years for HD only to end up seeing phosphor-dot feces taking up so much of the screen real estate on almost every channel. Ads, “you’re now watching”, logos, etc....

ESPN is the worst. Hard to watch sports with all the crap surrounding the screen.

13 posted on 07/05/2008 7:37:20 PM PDT by FReepaholic (Me no bottom man. Me top man.)
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To: FReepaholic

You’re right - it is pretty bad, as bad as the tabloid channels (Fox, CNN, etc).

Oh, I forgot to praise the incessant crawls.

Funny how all that video poop disappears during commercial breaks. Advertisers won’t tolerate the nonsense the stereotypical masses will.

Minow was a prophet.


14 posted on 07/05/2008 8:00:18 PM PDT by JoJo Gunn (Help control the girly-man population. Have the McCainiacs spayed or neutered.)
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To: Orange1998
Drooling!!!!!! I paid $3999 + 7.75% tax on the 55" widescreen that I bought in 2000. I bought the Diamond model. I have a feeling I can pick this new one up for less than that. The only problem is that I don't want to replace it until it breaks down. Then again, if my 36" Toshiba goes out I can replace that one. The little 13" Samsung in my bedroom is close to if not over 30 years old and still works great.

Of course all bets are off if I go out to a store and look at the picture. Then it could be a case of absence makes the heart grow fonder.

15 posted on 07/05/2008 8:26:52 PM PDT by I Drive Too Fast
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To: r_barton
When I purchased my 55” widescreen back on 2000, the 73” model was selling for around $7000. That tv originally retailed for $9999. At the time, Mitsubishi had a fancy version of their tv that went for $25,000. A few years later they came out with an 82” rear projection model that was available on the web between $11,000 - $14,000.
16 posted on 07/05/2008 8:33:14 PM PDT by I Drive Too Fast
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To: I Drive Too Fast

BUMP!


17 posted on 07/05/2008 8:38:35 PM PDT by Publius6961 (You're Government, it's not your money, and you never have to show a profit.)
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To: I Drive Too Fast
Ok..... I give you permission ( as long as the funds allow it, and your not using your fuel fund ) to go out and buy one now.... Just make sure you don't dip to deep just in case gas prices go higher.
BTW ? has anyone used a Hydrogen Generator on their car ? does it really work ?
18 posted on 07/05/2008 8:41:12 PM PDT by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: Right Wing Assault
" Geez, if you have a small house, where the heck would a 65-inch screen not be overwhelming? Outside, maybe. "
Not overwhelming as long as you have a dedicated " Theater Room " in your house.
As long as you have a extra room in your house ( maybe basement ? attic ? ) a room that is ... 10 x 12 ... then, it's no problem.
19 posted on 07/05/2008 8:44:43 PM PDT by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: Las Vegas Dave

I bought a Toshiba 57” DLP R/P last year, it was the last of the model line and it was a floor model plus on top of that Sears had a fathers day sale, in the end I paid like $1200 for it, it was a hidden gem, while The overpriced Mits and Sony’s kept cropping up with problems like premature lamp failures mine has been totally trouble free, however I have learned a valuable lesson similar to buying the most up to date computer, if you want the best, newest and latest thing on the market you pay through the nose, if you can afford it then its obsolete.

Technically DLP is obsolete but still its such a stunning vivid display with extreme minor screen door effects and frankly I can hardly ever see it unless it a fast moving object.

I would suggest checking out close out deals on LED Tvs before jumping the gun on a laser unless which I seriously doubt Mits does what Toshiba did and lowers the unit price way down, thats why Sears dropped carrying them, they were so far below compared to others and had better picture quality that they had no profit margin, that I was told by a Sears employee.

From what I hear the best image quality screen coming around in the near future is an organic phosphor, there is a puter screen available now, its like a million to one contrast ratio.


20 posted on 07/05/2008 8:51:43 PM PDT by Eye of Unk (The world WILL be cleaner, safer and more productive without Islam.)
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