World's smallest (7-inch) HDTV on display at Computex

We don't know why, but in a game where numbers are king we bring you the world's smallest HDTV. Measuring in at just 7-inches, Xceive's "Breckenridge" reference design is currently on display at Computex in Taipei. Unfortunately, Xceive is only showing off their XC5000 silicon tuner in the press release, but we've got a sneaking suspicion that they're using that SanyoSeiko-Epson 7.1-inch, 1080p-capable LCD panel (pictured) first floated back in October. Xceive's contribution to the 16:9 HDTV is the crazy small, 2.75 x 4.75-inch main board capable of receiving all 18 ATSC formats or NTSC signals via terrestrial or cable implementations. Unfortunately, you'll have to sit about 6-inches away from the display for all those pixels to matter. Still, it is just a reference design. In other words, Xceive is looking for someone with the manufacturing skills to take this to market. Sammy, Sony, Philipps... any takers? Read-on to peep the XC5000 chip just for kicks.

[Via DigiTimes]

[Frank @ Jun 6th 2007 8:23AM]

wow. somebody is bitter.

[N.R. @ Jun 6th 2007 8:01AM]

how can you say 'smallest' when the size is 7"? it's like - worlds smallest 10x10in square ... or something like that ...

[DAZA @ Jun 6th 2007 8:05AM]

I have no idea what you're trying to say. 7" is the diagonal screen length, the way every screen is measured.

[DAZA @ Jun 6th 2007 8:53AM]

Ohhh.. I get you. I see, 7 inches is 7 inches. Probably should have been "World's smallest HDTV on display at Computex". Very observant :)

[wirelessdeo @ Jun 6th 2007 8:25AM]

I think they are saying it is the smalled HD screen and that it is only 7".

[NHAnimator @ Jun 6th 2007 8:32AM]

Then that would make that guy seated in section 107, row 4, seat 5, the world's smallest HD soccer fan.

[tiuk @ Jun 6th 2007 10:18AM]

Thanks for clearing that up, I was completely confused by the first couple of posters.

[JediFonger @ Jun 6th 2007 9:09AM]

what's the point? you need 40, 60"+ to truly enjoy 1080p.

[Robert Wicks @ Jun 6th 2007 9:14AM]

While it doesn't have a practical value right now, this sort of display density might make for an interesting PMP/PSP2/3/whatever someday.

[starlightmica @ Jun 6th 2007 9:18AM]

For folks thinking of putting an AppleTV in their car, this might be the right display to do it with.

[b2m @ Jun 6th 2007 9:34AM]

I would love to see this display in real life and i bet it is just stunning. I agree that it is not that necessary for just viewing video content, but it would be perfect for a subsubnotebook.
The more resolution, the better.

[Frank @ Jun 6th 2007 10:22AM]

I want my tiny portable HDTV Now!!! Especially when we can pick up HD channels over the air.

[Alex @ Jun 6th 2007 10:25AM]

I think a lot of people are so busy focusing on the TV aspect of this, they don't see how great this could be for computers. This screen has a DPI of over 300, which will look better than a magazine or newspaper of the same resolution since there's no bleeding or color registration errors.

If this means high-density LCDs will get cheaper, I'm all for it. Right now the closest thing to this resolution is a $5000 22" screen that's no longer in production.

[Iestyn @ Jun 6th 2007 10:33AM]

"This screen has a DPI of over 300"

You probably mean PPI.

[G$ @ Jun 6th 2007 11:07AM]

This looks like it would be great for a DIY LCD projector, depending on price.

[DungeonMaster @ Jun 6th 2007 11:11AM]

Might be time to revisit the Lumenlab projector project if this ever hits the streets...

[Matthew Butler @ Jun 6th 2007 11:37AM]

No guys, they put the 7" in brackets which is to say that it is the worlds smallest HDTV, AND measures in at 7". not that it is the worlds smallest 7" HDTV.

[Paul in Maryland @ Jun 6th 2007 1:20PM]

It would be a great advance for GPS.

[3rdsun @ Jun 6th 2007 2:33PM]

Put this in a UMPC an just watch Vista in all its splendor. This should go into the next generation of UMPCs and PMPs.

[Russell @ Jun 6th 2007 9:49PM]

stop bickering 7 inches 7.1 7 across not just the lcd

shut up big deal

[Mattheq=w @ Jun 8th 2007 3:09PM]

If someone is able to cram all those pixels into a space so small, why can't they put these miniscule pixels into a full sized TV? I've worked this out, and if the 7 inch 1080p TV was to be 42 inches (but still have these tiny pixels but multiplied to fill the entire screen), it would sport a MASSIVE resolution of 11520x6480!!!! That's 6 TIMES AS SHARP AS 1080p!!!! Admittely, nothing broadcasts at this resolution, but if the technology was available someone may decide to use it. PC monitors for example.

Shame it took a 14 year old boy to figure this one out, and not a technology designer. Even if it doesn't go commercial yet, it would have been in shows and events. However, they all seem to be obsessing over this new 3D tv... :@

[ShadowVlican @ Jun 8th 2007 3:14PM]

bring on the high ppi