Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[LG's 55-inch 'world's largest' OLED HDTV panel is official, coming to CES 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/lgs-55-inch-worlds-largest-oled-hdtv-panel-is-official-comi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/lgs-55-inch-worlds-largest-oled-hdtv-panel-is-official-comi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/lgs-55-inch-worlds-largest-oled-hdtv-panel-is-official-comi/#comments We only have a few more days left until the festivities truly kick off at CES 2012 in Las Vegas, but LG has already tipped its hand with a press release promising the "world's largest" OLED panel for the show. We've seen smaller screens from LG before and it had already promised a 55-inch OLED HDTV for mid-2012, so this news is just another sign the company is ready to take its technology mainstream. LG's tech uses white OLEDs overlaid with colors, which it claims makes for a lower error rate and clearer "ultra definition" screen, with more colors than standard LCDs. Check after the break for one more promo pic of LG's super skinny 5mm prototype, we'll get a better look at it (and the inevitable competition from Korean rival Samsung) at the company's booth January 9th.

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Update: Video is also embedded after the break, via Autoblog.

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If you're going to make the jump to 3D then don't pussyfoot around. Not when you can go all in with the world's largest commercial 3D LED backlit television from LG. The 72LEX9 stretches that 400Hz TruMotion panel to a full 72 inches while bunging NetCast online media streaming, Spot Control pixel dimming, DLNA, and Wireless AV Link into the mix. Look for it to be released in Q2 of 2011... at which time LG will probably release its 84-incher just to spite you. TV sans human after the break.

** Mitsubishi makes a 75-inch 3D-ready LaserVue TV. Talk about splitting hairs.

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Making good on its promise at CES in January, Sharp just announced the Japanese retail launch of its 108-inch LCD monument to television. The lovable LB-1085 giant features a 108-ASV 1080p panel with a 400 cd/m2 brightness, 1,200:1 contrast, 6-ms response, and 176-degree viewing angle. Around back you'll find 3x HDMI, 1x DVI, 2x component, and a smattering of other in-and-out. It measures 8.4 x 0.66 x 5.1-feet and weighs 430-pounds (195kg) with an ¥11 million (about $100,000) price tag to match that luxurious heft. Now, anybody want a peanut?

[Via Impress]

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Making good on its promise at CES in January, Sharp just announced the Japanese retail launch of its 108-inch monument to television. The LB-1085 features a 108-ASV 1080p LCD panel with a 400 cd/m2 brightness, 1,200:1 contrast, 6-ms response, and 176-degree viewing angle. Around back you'll find 3x HDMI, 1x DVI, 2x component, and a smattering of other in-and-out. It measures 8.4 x 0.66 x 5.1-feet and weighs 430-pounds (195kg) with an ¥11 million (about $100,000) price tag to match that luxurious heft. Now, anybody want a peanut?

[Via Impress]

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It's been far too long since we heard about the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium w/ accompanying gigantic four-sided HD scoreboard (and far too long before the 2009 season when it opens). Mitsubishi apparently thinks its the one to drop in new details, since it's their Diamond Vision technology (also soon to be seen at the new Yankee Stadium) powering the worlds largest 1080p LED displays, and we're in no position to argue. What can we say, exact specs on HD screens totaling nearly 13,000 sq ft make us weak. Check after the break for the full details before they're scheduled to turn on June 1, 2009.

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[Via textually]

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Samsung's gettin' busy this morning in Korea with the launch of their 70-inch Full HD LCD television. Not only is it the world's largest commercially available LCD, this 1080p pup also brings a 120Hz refresh along with Samsung's local dimming LED backlighting solution for a reported 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio... for whatever that measurement's worth. The LN70F91BD is another ACAP packer featuring 3x HDMI 1.3 terminals and a USB 2.0 jack for purposes unknown. Available in S.Korea only at the moment with worldwide sales starting in the second half of the year. Only ?59,000,000 for the privilege which translates to about $63k or €48k -- chump-change for culturally ambiguous superstars.

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Samsung's gettin' busy this morning in Korea with the launch of their 70-inch Full HD LCD television. Not only is it the world's largest commercially available LCD, this 1080p pup also brings a 120Hz refresh along with Samsung's local dimming LED backlighting solution for a reported 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio... for whatever that measurement's worth. The LN70F91BD is another ACAP packer featuring 3x HDMI 1.3 terminals and a USB 2.0 jack for purposes unknown. Available in S.Korea only at the moment with worldwide sales starting in the second half of the year. Only ?59,000,000 for the privilege which translates to about $63k or €48k -- chump-change for culturally ambiguous superstars.

[Via AVING]

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They've been showing it off for more than a year, now the latest HDTV to wear the "world's largest" crown is up for retail. On sale starting July with delivery in October, JVC's 110-inch HD-110MH80 will throw a 1080p, rear-projected image right in the comfort of your very own digs. Measuring 3-feet deep and 728-pounds, the new RPTC features JVC's D-ILA technology to achieve that 1920 x 1080 resolution and 5000:1 contrast. Priced at ¥6,400,000 or about $53k when she lands Stateside. Oh, anyone else lovin' the remote in that press picture above?

[Via Impress]

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They've been showing it off for more than a year, now the latest HDTV to wear the "world's largest" crown is up for retail. On sale starting July with delivery in October, JVC's 110-inch HD-110MH80 will throw a 1080p, rear-projected image right in the comfort of your very own digs. Measuring 3-feet deep and 728-pounds, the new RPTC features JVC's D-ILA technology to achieve that 1920 x 1080 resolution and 5000:1 contrast. Priced at ¥6,400,000 or about $53k when she lands Stateside. Oh, anyone else lovin' the remote in that press picture above?

[Via Impress]

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Bigger and biggest HDTVs: Sharp's 108 vs. Samsung's 102

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Japanese apartment sports "world's largest" QR code originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aruba Networks to install "world's largest" WLAN at OSU originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Oct 2006 13:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JVC busts out "world's largest" RPTV at 110-inches originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JVC busts out "world's largest" RPTV at 110-inches originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via HD Beat, thanks Nandini]

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Samsung's 70-inch LCD TV biggest yet to hit retail originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung announces biggest consumer LCD available: 70-inch, 1080p originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apparently bigger is always better in the realm of giant HDTVs, and the leapfrog game to have the largest -- even for just a few months -- continues as Mitsubishi has constructed a baffling 8,066 square-foot display at Tokyo Racecourse in Japan. By far the biggest Diamond Vision unit ever built, it trumps their own creation at Turner Field in Atlanta by spanning 218 feet wide by 37 feet high and allowing for 3 races to be shown at once. The two previous title-holders were Miami's Dolphin Stadium at 137 x 50 feet and Texas' Longhorn Stadium at 134 x 55 feet. Controversy over the true king will surely arise due to Tokyo's set only rising 37 feet in height and rocking an unorthodox 5.89 aspect ratio, but it does indeed sport Hi-Vision (1080), making it a legitmate HDTV. Personally, we'd be able to get more use from a couple plasmas, but if you've got the space acreage, there probably isn't a better way to spend $28 million.

[Via HD Beat]

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Newest "World's Largest HDTV" at Tokyo racetrack originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Newest "World's Largest HDTV" constructed at Japan racetrack originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG puts their biggest 100-inch LCD on display this weekend originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Jun 2006 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If they had announced this last year, maybe Vince Young would have returned to lead them to another National Championship.

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Texas Longhorns prepare to steal biggest HDTV crown originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 May 2006 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are actually two of the screens, as you'll notice in the video, both high definition but one is bigger at a stunning 1750 inches. Is Dolphin Stadium going to be the first one where fans buy tickets for a better view of the big screen? Allow stadium jealousy for every other NFL team to begin now.

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Dolphin Stadium 720p HDTV (worlds largest) unveiled originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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