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Samsung OLED TVs
OLED stands for Organic Light-emitting Diode. Billed as the 'future of TV', it is a type of flat panel TV that offers something different to the established LCD and Plasma displays. There are a number of important differences and some huge benefits to this technology.
All of the major TV brands have their own versions of OLED TVs, including Sony, Samsung and LG.
For starters, OLED TVs don't need a backlight. This makes OLED TVs incredibly thin! Even though LCD and Plasma TVs are described as 'flat panels', and are far more compact than the old style CRT TVs, they still have a rather chunky, heavy profile - often 6 inches or more. As OLED TVs don't require backlighting, the profile is much thinner. We're talking as little as an inch, so these TVs are incredibly space-saving.
OLED TVs also have much better colour reproduction than LCD or Plasma TVs. Because LED TVs are made from organic materials, it's easier to produce images that are more natural looking. They also have a staggering 1 million to 1 contrast ratio.
Tech fans and gadget lovers got their first look at the OLED TVs in 2008, at the CES show, where the major brands were eager to show off their OLED prototypes. Universal praise was heaped on the new technology due to it's very slim profile and the natural appearance of colours.
Another huge benefit to these TVs is that they are a lot more energy efficient than the existing LED, LCD and Plasma TVs. An OLED TV will use around 40% less energy than an LCD TV. These TVs are also not made with any hazardous materials, such as led or mercury, and are therefore much kinder to the environment.
This new range of TVs are also ideal for gaming, offering the best quality image and highest possible colour reproduction.
The down side to this technology is that it is VERY expensive. You can expect to pay over £1500 for a very small screen OLED TV. However, it's worth noting that as with any other technology that's new, prices will go down over time.
