Brighter LCD technology from BrightSide
by Kevin C. Tofel 
posted Aug 5th 2005 at 11:14AM
There's no consumer application of this yet, but we can hope (and drool) can't we? BrightSide showed off a new LCD technology at this week's SIGGRAPH show that we would love to see become mainstream.According to the Vancouver-based manufacturer, they have introduced the world's first Extreme Dynamic Range display. A matrix of
We'd like to see BrightSide hook up with both an LCD manufacturer and also with Oakley. The whole "brighter screen" thing would be a nice HDTV and sunglasses cross-promotion.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Johnny Dough @ Aug 5th 2005 1:19PM
Clearly this should say:
A matrix of **LED** backlights helps the LCD panel achieve 10 times the brightness and 100 times the contrast of today's LCD sets.
The backlight must be a light source - LED - light-emitting diodes.
Kevin C. Tofel @ Aug 5th 2005 1:21PM
Sorry Johnny, we were watching "Wheel of Fortune" when writing the post and we forgot to buy a vowel. Thanks for the catch!
spiralbrain @ Aug 9th 2005 1:55AM
ive always wanted Led's to replace those Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps in LCD backlights. i wonder what took them so long to realise this.Led's are brighter, consume less power,generate no heat, and stay on for a long time.
way to go dudes!!!
MikkieD @ Sep 6th 2005 3:34PM
Using LED to power up LCD! Go Canada!