DLP evolving with new light sources

DLP is finding new life with the latest advances in illumination technology. We've already seen LED backlights, and now the technology is taking a page from the LCD world. Say "hello" to 240Hz display mode DLPs, with a 100% increase in motion reproduction -- diminishing returns for Hz increases, indeed. Working with LED manufacturer Luminus has produced contrast ratios of 500,000:1. But the ride doesn't stop there, as demonstrated by Mitsubishi's laser HDTV with a DLP heart. We'll be checking that one out, so stay tuned for the details.

[Speddy @ Jan 7th 2008 12:27PM]

Wonderful! now if the laser's don't blind me, I'll get (F U!) Tourette's from the high (BAW Lckr!) frequency scan!

[Kevin @ Jan 7th 2008 2:45PM]

Oooh... prettier TV. I don't know about anyone else, but TVs bigger than 50 inches are just too big in my opinion. I'm glad to see improvements that don't involve making the next bigger television. I wonder how soon they'll be available.

[shelterpaw @ Jan 7th 2008 3:33PM]

Kevin,

I have the Samsung 61" LED tv and I couldn't be happier. At first I thought it was too big, but with the widescreen I think it works well. I really like the big screen and the picture quality is superb. Best $1900 I've spent in a long time. Now to get an Oppo player and I'm set.

[Kevin @ Jan 8th 2008 12:43PM]

I think it's a matter of how close you sit. The 56" TV my parents have is nice, but sometimes it feels like I have to turn my head to see what's happening on the other side of the screen... :)

[dean @ Jan 8th 2008 7:31PM]

You'd think that, Kevin, but I find that my 30" doesn't really take advantage of HDTV that a bigger TV can.

On the subject of RPTV, if they can fix viewing angles, I'd get one over an LCD or plasma. Cheaper picture. With 500thousandbajillion:1 contrast ratio, LCD would be left behind. But does one notice anything past, say, 10,000:1?

[Rick Urtel @ Jan 7th 2008 11:25PM]

Stephen, that is "Lumiled" NOT Luminous. No such LED Mfg. !!!! No, I don't work for Phillips :>)

[Steven Kim @ Jan 14th 2008 5:29PM]

Rick:

Thanks for making me fact check this -- we both got it wrong! Going back over the press release shows the company name is "Luminus." The company website is
http://www.luminus.com/

[Rick Urtel @ Jan 7th 2008 11:26PM]

Sorry Steven I spelled your name wrong.

[John P. @ Jan 8th 2008 9:39AM]

I know LED's gave DLP televisions ridiculous contrast rations and increased color levels. I'm excited to see where laser televisions will take DLP technology.