2009

11.22.09

The Thinnest, Most Colorful TV Yet

A seven-layer screen—-as thin as a credit card—-will be better-looking and more efficient than LCD and plasma

By Darren Murph Posted 03.26.2009 at 3:01 pm 14 Comments

Q: What is OLED?

A: OLED, or organic light-emitting diode, is a display technology using man-made, carbon-based molecules that emit light when charged with electricity.

Q: How thick are OLEDs?

A: The latest prototypes are as thin as a credit card (0.3 millimeter), because OLED pixels produce their own light, with nothing behind the screen. LCDs need a fluorescent or LED lamp to illuminate the pixels, and plasmas need compartments of electrically charged gas.

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CES: Not What It Used to Be?

Fewer attendees and talk of budget products over gadget lust

By Sean Captain Posted 01.11.2009 at 2:28 pm 1 Comment

"Small" is still far from the right word for the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. But by every measure—both official and anecdotal--it was a slimmer event than in years past. In overall terms, attendance was down by at least 12,000, and probably a good deal more. Last year's official tally was approximately 141,000 visitors. Sources inside CEA say that this year's was well under the 130,000 that had been projected.

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