DLP evolving with new light sources
By Steven Kim 
posted January 7th 2008 12:00PM
posted January 7th 2008 12:00PM
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.
Wonderful! now if the laser's don't blind me, I'll get (F U!) Tourette's from the high (BAW Lckr!) frequency scan!
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.
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.
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... :)
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?
Stephen, that is "Lumiled" NOT Luminous. No such LED Mfg. !!!! No, I don't work for Phillips :>)
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/
Sorry Steven I spelled your name wrong.
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.