Mitsubishi's 65-inch laser TV prototype spotted

There's pretty much exactly zero info on how this thing works yet -- or even how well it works, the unveiling is in a few minutes -- but the photos below do indeed depict Mitsubishi's newfangled laser TV, and we thought you might like to have a look. As you can see, there's a bit of depth to the profile of this display, so we're thinking there's a DLP-ish tech going on inside, but your guess is truly as good as ours at this point.

Gallery: Mitsubishi's 65-inch laser TV prototype spotted

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[dustandechoes91 @ Jan 8th 2008 12:00AM]

wow. Lasers. Cliche.

[Chuckles McGee @ Jan 8th 2008 1:07AM]

"Cliche" is not what you'll be saying once I sic my attack laser TV on you.

[Miles @ Jan 8th 2008 12:02AM]

What?
Lasers?
So does it burn the image into your eyes or something?
Well at least we know it will be bright and have nice contrast

[dustandechoes91 @ Jan 8th 2008 12:04AM]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_TV

^^^explained

[dustandechoes91 @ Jan 8th 2008 12:08AM]

from doing some quick research, I guess this technology is supposed to be as good or better than plasma, for half the cost, and longer life.

This technology also until now was thought of as a hoax, or unincorporatable into a home tv.

[andres @ Jan 8th 2008 12:06AM]

i for one welcome our laser retina burning tv overlords

[GreezyG @ Jan 8th 2008 12:06AM]

Laser Radiation - Avoid Eye Or Skin Exposure To Direct or Scattered Radiation. Eye Protection Required

[Motoken @ Jan 8th 2008 12:13AM]

lasers, ouch my eyes. can anyone say "Brightest display ever"?

[Destro @ Jan 8th 2008 12:25AM]

you lose, loser.

[Ross @ Jan 8th 2008 12:32AM]

It produces the brightess, highest contract image you've ever see...Which is nice, since its the last thing you'll ever see.

[Ross @ Jan 8th 2008 12:33AM]

Er...

It produces the brightest, highest contrast image you've ever see...which is nice, since its the last thing you'll ever see.

[Stan @ Jan 8th 2008 12:36AM]

Here's the TechReview article from Oct 06...

http://www.technologyreview.com/Nanotech/17651/

on how it's supposed to work, etc.

[Laser-TV.org @ Jan 8th 2008 12:40AM]

This model appears to be fairly slim, with a lower center of gravity than most RPTV's. While it's not OLED thin, I'll take the amazing picture quality, superior brightness, longevity and energy efficiency of Laser TV. The cost will reportedly be very competitive too. OLED is better suited for smaller televisions in the range of 27-inch and below. Anything larger is too cost prohibitive and the longevity really must really be called into question. Some reports place the lifespan of an OLED TV at 5000 hours or less, with unsettling news that oxygenation will deteriorate those glowing organic critters.

[Laser-TV.org @ Jan 8th 2008 12:42AM]

http://laser-tv.org

[numlok @ Jan 8th 2008 12:56AM]

FWIW: http://www.necsel.com/

[MG @ Jan 8th 2008 12:58AM]

"Warning: Invisible Laser Radiation - Do not look into beam with remaining good eye"

[richcricketz @ Jan 8th 2008 1:04AM]

well laser light does not harm the human eye ball once it is reflected off a surface right? so as long as this beam is not being directed right into my retina i think I'll be ok with it i think. unless someone here can point some evidence to the contrary... and im sure with all the public questions the FCC is going to have a field day on this technology (if not an all out Congressional Hearing). so i feel safe for now i guess..

[erich.strasser @ Jan 8th 2008 1:44AM]

Novalux shows some jvc projector with necsel lasers instead a lamp at the ces 2008
found at
http://www.oled-display.info

[Richard @ Jan 8th 2008 1:55AM]

WTF!!, I said shark not TV.

[Valgas @ Jan 8th 2008 3:01AM]

Yes. I've always wanted to watch my movies in high definition red.

[bradwjensen @ Jan 8th 2008 9:25AM]

wow, when i first saw the picture i thought it was a speaker.. lol

[SugerRey @ Jan 8th 2008 10:25PM]

Projections, Plasma's, LCD's, DLP's, Oled's, then Laser's... what's next?? Apparently people that want to have the state-of-the-art technology on home entertainments will have to cough up 3 grand anually!

[palehorse @ Jan 9th 2008 3:13PM]

If this can beat LCD's, SED's, and Plasmas in both PQ and price, I'll be all over it regardless of the slightly wider profile!

good stuff... having OPTIONS is never a bad thing!