The Sony OLED Television is a relatively new product. While the technological and developmental knowledge have existed since the 1960’s, Sony was the first to debut the television for sale in Japan starting December 1st 2008.
Unlike traditional LCD televisions, the OLED T.V. does not require a backlight for the display. The colors are produced seperately by the different organic layers of the OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) panels. The OLED technology also makes the deepest black colors known to television at this point. Rather than producing the “black color” the pixel is actually turned off, and thus is not emitting any light at all. This technology allows the colors to be even more defined and vivid than many of the finest HDTVs available for sale.
There is something to be said for the design of the Sony OLED T.V. as well. The screen is only 3mm thick, or roughly the thickness of three credit cards pushed together. Couple the sleekness of the screen with a flexible arm and pedestal, and you have a television that can accomadate a view at most any angle. The base is stylistically designed, but also allows for a high amount of functionality with an integrated digital tuner and virtual surround sound along with ports for HDMI cables and Memory Sticks
The Sony OLED T.V. seems to have it all. It has great design, features, inegration, and display. However, when you match the Sony OLED up with your lifestyle, you may view it a bit differently. At this point, the only OLED unit in production is an 11inch T.V. that carries a cost of $2,499. For 30% of that price most consumers can buy a television unit in excess of 32″ with HD capabilities. Unless the buyer has money to waste, this is a T.V. that might have to develop a bit more and fall a bit in price before people are lining up to buy it.
For design, innovation, features, and display, the Sony OLED T.V. earns itself a 10/10. For lifestyle integration and overall practicality the product recieves a 3/10, earning it an overal Techsplosive Score of:
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