Posted on 01/10/2008 11:37:18 AM PST by Reaganesque
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Introduces New Category of Large-Format Televisions with Groundbreaking Laser Technology
Mitsubishi's Revolutionary Laser Television Raises Home Entertainment to a New Level LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. today announced the world premiere of the laser television category during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, unveiling a new large-format LaserTV that delivers as much as twice the color of current high-definition televisions.
Mitsubishi has harnessed its worldwide leadership in precision laser technology to produce the first-ever laser-powered television, delivering a range of color never before seen in home entertainment. Precise and focused, the purity of laser light surpasses current high-definition technologies. Today's HDTVs display less than 40 percent of the color spectrum that the eye can see. Now, for the first time ever, laser produces twice the color. Laser beams provide the widest range of rich, complex colors, along with the most clarity and depth of field.
This LaserTV category introduction represents a significant milestone in Mitsubishi's strategy to lead the large-format, high-definition television space and meet the growing consumer demand for a richer, entertainment experience. Mitsubishi has long led in large-format and high-definition television innovation with introduction of the big screen category in 1978 and, subsequently, the world's first 50-inch rear projection TV, first 35-inch color TV, and first 1080p DLP(R) HDTV.
"Mitsubishi has delivered significant technology innovations in the large-format television arena, and the debut of LaserTV further strengthens our position and track record for HDTV leadership," said Frank DeMartin, vice president, marketing, at Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. "LaserTV technology creates a portal to an intensely real and vivid world - beyond ordinary flat TV. It's a true dimension experience."
A New Dimension in Home Theater: LaserTV and 3D
Mitsubishi LaserTVs not only provide the ultimate picture quality, they are also capable of delivering a true 3D viewing experience, demonstrating the company's continued commitment to set the standard for entertainment viewing by partnering with Hollywood on next-generation entertainment solutions. At the LaserTV launch event at the Palms Hotel on Monday, Mitsubishi teamed with leading 3D digital technology provider REAL D to demonstrate the most advanced 3D content available today.
Environmentally Friendly
The Mitsubishi large-format LaserTVs provide the highest performance in HDTV, and they do so with low power consumption. While today's flat panel HDTVs consume significantly more energy than the analog TVs that they replace, LaserTVs are energy efficient, consuming less power than comparably sized flat-panel sets.
The unique styling of Mitsubishi's LaserTV allows for easy wall-mounting in a variety of home entertainment settings.
Mitsubishi will ship LaserTVs to authorized retailers in the United States later this year.
About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., an Official Sponsor of The PGA TOUR, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of premium quality 1080p DLP(R) HDTVs and 1080p LCD 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 and LaserTV, visit www.mitsubishi-tv.com
Will a “regular” DVD player be able to produce the same level of definition on the laser tv? I thought that one had to have a compatible (laser) DVD player to get the same intensity?
No truer words ever spoken. I can’t believe the amount of money you pay for a tv today that’s only going to be operating about 6 years.
I should know since I’ve had the thing so long but will have to check when I get home. Appreciate the input. (pun intended)
Exactly and we can also watch all the reruns that tv keeps showing because they are so cheap and all the ads they promised we wouldn’t be seeing on pay tv.
What a scam.
A regular DVD player would certainly produce a nicer picture on the laser-based TV than it would on a standard definition TV like yours. You would get the full, maximum benefit of DVD resolution, which you currently do not get. However you would get a better picture yet with a Blu-Ray or HD DVD setup. Ordinary DVD players are not HD resolution.
That looks like a great movie!!
You have to admit the Zero was one hell of an engineering feat when it was first introduced.
Now Mitsubishi continues this, but in a (hopefully) less lethal manner.
Resolution aside, doesn't look like it. If the color reproduction of this thing is as good as they say, it's most likely more than what a DVD can produce since they were designed to produce color for what could be displayed over a decade ago.
If it’s a CRT TV it could give trouble sooner than you think. The big problem is burn in from fixed patterns, like the Fox News and CNN logos and crawls. I recently sold an ‘04 Mitsubishi 73” CRT and replaced it with an ‘07 Mitusbishi 73” DLP; much better. I’ll have to wait a while for the laser.
To all, sorry for the double pings, network is slow.....
This will be interesting to follow. Thanks for the ping.
I have a Sharp Aquos that has a digital port for connection to a computer.
I have connected two different computers to what should be just another monitor. I have selected the correct input mode on the TV.
Nothing, niether works.
Suggestions?
Will be looking for a 37” flat panel LCD in about 4-6 months. Any recs?
I’m holding out for Phaser TV, so I can set it to “stun”...
I have had so many problems with a Mitsubishi 1080i DLP that I think I’m going to give the 3 Diamonds a pass for a long time.
I've been reading about this for a while, and holding off in getting into the HDTV because I knew it was coming. It should "kick butt" in image quality and reliability. I can live with a little thicker panel to get those advantages.
Their loss. The superior image quality AND long-term reliabity of the laser diode light sources make it a HUGE winner. All the other technologies are "life-limited" by comparison.
And when the plasma burns out in a few years, the laser diode TV's will still be going strong.
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