Mitsubishi: Laser TVs Will Be Big, Very Big (The smallest model will be 65-inches)

tvpredictions.com ^ | July 3, 2008 | Phillip Swann

[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.

[I Drive Too Fast]

When I first bought my 55" wide tv, I wanted to get the 65" tv, but didn't think my room was big enough. That tv is only 1080i or 480P. I could put a 73" 1080P tv in the room due to the higher clarity. I sit about 8 feet away from the tv.

When the tv was delievered and we watched it for the first time it did appear to be HUGE, but after a while you get used to it.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

" When the tv was delivered and we watched it for the first time it did appear to be HUGE, but after a while you get used to it."
Just like when Forest Gump's mom told Forest that there were some people who stopped by and they want you Forest to use ( THEIR ) ping pong paddle and they will give you $ 25,000 for using it.... and Forest took the paddle and thought about it,, ... it kind of grew on him.... so as .. that TV kinda grows on you.

[peggybac]

I’m perfectly happy with my 2 Sony 27” and 1 GE 13” TVs I’ve had for years. Maybe by the time I need a new one, the prices will go down.

[Cedar]

I’m still waiting to move to digital. :)

[Prophet in the wilderness]

I still prefer DLP over LCD ... LCD has more of a problem with screen door effects.
It also depends on the DLP/DMD chip's native resolution ( NOT the resolution that the i.e. TV . projector can display.
You can have a TV. Projector that can do 1080 x 800 or higher, but, the chip itself is only 480i....
They do have native DLP DMD chips now that are native 1080 x 800.
The screen door effect all depends on what resolution your DLP chip is..... if the DLP/DMD chip is only 480i native, then you will get the screen door effect.

[Centurion2000]

Got a 37” SDTV sitting in the main living room. MY personal entertainment electronics have been stuck on 1996 for about the last 10 years (No HDMI, DVD only, still using VCR). I’m thinking that perhaps shelling out a couple of grand this time might be worth the upgrade of two generations of TV.

[dragnet2]

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

We have a moderate sized living room and 47" is perfect. I have no need for a larger screen unless I stand all the way down the hallway.

[clamper1797]

IT was a lot of work but we got it out (LASER TV that is) .... wait till next year when the wireless sets start coming out. All you will need is to plug in the power cord. All else will be sent to the TV via Bluetooth ... working on the chip right now ... SiBeam

[chasio649]

Imagine porn! :D

[Centurion2000]

Imagine porn! :D

Ick ... somebody's weenie the size of a cruise missile. Double Ick.

[gonzo]

Sonofabitch! I couldn't wait any longer, Dave - the old RCA went Lime-Green, lost its' sound (I was pickin' the sound off satellite), so I ordered-up a Samsung DLP unit!

Now you tell me Laser's the word!

Ah well - holographs will probably be in before I buy another TV - I got 16 years out of that RCA ................ FRegards

[chasio649]

Ick ... somebody’s weenie the size of a cruise missile. Double Ick.

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Imagine it 3D....”Comin’ at Ya” ;)

[Nowhere Man]

Sonofabitch! I couldn't wait any longer, Dave - the old RCA went Lime-Green, lost its' sound (I was pickin' the sound off satellite), so I ordered-up a Samsung DLP unit!

Now you tell me Laser's the word!

Ah well - holographs will probably be in before I buy another TV - I got 16 years out of that RCA ................ FRegards

Sounds like me, the last TV we bought was in early 1983, a 1982 Zenith, been in daily use since then.

[swatbuznik]

Geez, I don’t even have an HDTV, and probably won’t get one for another five years, and they’re already changing the technology on me? Sheesh, I am getting old....

[Tainan]

Check out Samsung....wireless is now.

[Global2010]

We love our Mega Wega we bought last year or so.

[gonzo]

"... Sounds like me, the last TV we bought was in early 1983, a 1982 Zenith, been in daily use since then..."

I had to figure this one out - got the RCA Rear-Projector TV in 1988!

That sucker lasted 20 years, and was on every day!

Can't complain ................... FRegards

[MediaMole]

Of course he wants to throw out his old Sony Bravia. It’s old technology that isn’t worth much any more. For the record, let me know where the set is being disposed of, so I can pick it up and make sure it is being properly recycled. I have a recycling station with a recliner and beer fridge that needs a big screen TV for proper environmental effect.

[sarasota]

That’s not fair (the large sizes).

[sarasota]

Wireless sets? Where’s the receiver? (DISH, etc.?)