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Toshiba Matsushita announces 20.8-inch OLED display
It's not the biggest OLED display we've seen, but Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology's new 20.8-inch model is apparently the largest yet developed that's based on low-temperature poly-silicon technologies. That key distinction supposedly not only reduces power consumption, but actually increases the brightness of the display -- certainly not an insignificant feat. On the downside, the display's 1,280 x 768 resolution isn't exactly all that impressive for something this size, although we suspect/hope that'll get a boost by the time this is eventually commercialized. Unfortunately, it's not exactly clear when that might happen, although the company does seem seem confident that the technology will wind up in the "next-generation" of TV sets and monitors.[Via Impress]
Toshiba Matsushita electronic paper alternative hits mass production
Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology looks to be making a big play in the rapidly growing electronic paper/ink industry, announcing that its 5-inch monochrome VGA display has gone into mass production. While less flexible than some alternatives, Toshiba Matsushita's display looks like it should be relatively easy on the eyes, with a 12:1 contrast ratio, 20 ms response time, and 16 levels of gray, with some internal and external reflective mojo eliminating the need for a backlight. Obviously not enough to cut it in a PMP, but more than adequate for some paperless page-turning. Just as importantly, the display keeps power consumption down to a minimum, consuming just 4mW of power in 2-level greyscale mode and 20mW in full 16-level mode. Unfortunately, the company hasn't yet provided any firm production numbers, nor has it given any indication when the displays might actually find their way into some products.[Via MobileRead]
