Flat screen TVs are advancing at a rapid pace
Flat screen TVs are advancing quickly. High definition capabilities are now sharper than ever, with top end capabilities now at 1920 by 1080 resolution. This, in comparison to standard definition of 704 by 480, makes the picture virtually pop right out of the screen. Response times are also becoming increasingly faster. This is alleviating former issues with “ghosting” of images, helping that crisp, clear, high definition picture to be all that it can be. While 12 ms (milliseconds) is the highest response time a person would want for clear definition, some manufactures now come in with a most desirable 4 ms. Plasma TVs are leading the race for size, with Panasonic holding first place with its mammoth 103 inch screen. LCDs are not far behind with Philips at 100 inches. Along with this increase in size comes a decrease in price. Mitsubishi now has a 73 inch HDTV for the amazingly low price of $1,249. With all of these advancements come even more capabilities. The most modern technology in TVs is now not only internet ready but also 3D ready. This comes with the next generation in television readying itself for the cinematic 3D experience currently available in theaters. Soon waiting for the cable guy will be obsolete, and techno-savvy viewers will be downloading their tv from the internet, and watching it in 3D. Still, there is more to this technology than what one might think. The future of television is not only technologically advanced, but also green. Invented by Kodak, organic tv screens are also hitting the market, and are being tweaked and honed for even more improvements in the overall television experience. These screens, called Oled (organic light emitting diodes), are amazingly thin. Needing no backlight, they can even be made to be flexible. The color and definition of these TVs are even better than either lcd or plasma. Though these are currently only available in small sized screens (up to 11 inches) this opens up a whole new dimension to the world of HDTV, and are expected to advance into larger screens over the next several years or so. With a number of companies working to stay at the front of breaking technology, the sky is the limit as to what may be the future of television. It seems that virtual reality is on its way.
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