News about Mitsubishi's
laser TV may be short on specs and specifics, but it's already got plenty of naming options. Following up on earlier
nomenclature rumors pointing towards LAZRTV, an anonymous tipster gave the heads up of yet another filing, dated January 24, attributed to Mitsubishi and attorney Ronald L. Taylor: LASERVUE. As far as we know, Motorola hasn't beaten them to the punch on this one, so maybe it will stick. According to the tip, an official announcement could be due the first week of April, so at least we'll have something to look forward to when our NCAA tournament brackets have long been torn up and discarded.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
FrankTheCrank @ Mar 19th 2008 9:31AM
I don't get Mitsubishi. Everyone is going to flat panel and away from rear projection(RP).
This technology has got to be decent if Mitsu is willing to invest into it.
I don't know though, RP? Really?
Sean @ Mar 19th 2008 10:29AM
My friend saw it at CES 2K8 and couldn't stop raving about it. Also, the price for a 61inch set is less then $2,000 according to Mitsu reps at CES. But we will see come december.
Hooterman @ Mar 19th 2008 11:02AM
I'm looking to replace my 65" Mitsu RPTV. I've been looking at the new generation of Samsungs LED DLP's, but if big laser Mits sets are really in that price range my decision will be easy.
docace @ Mar 19th 2008 10:41AM
Because many people would love to have a thin, bright, true white true black TV that can sit on a TV stand no wider than their TiVO AND come in sizes over 60" (65,57,73 etc).
How many people actually "hang" their TV on the wall vs. putting it on a 17" stand? These TV's fit on the same stands as plasmas and LCDs. How long until LCD gets real blacks and 75" sets that don't cost $15k???
mitchelljd @ Mar 19th 2008 12:39PM
Personally, for those doubters on those who want Rear Projection Tv's, why not?
1- many of us do not need flat panel tv's
2- picture quality on most flat panel's are middle tier, with bad black and contrast.
3- flat panel displays are expensive, a 1080p 65" plat panel would be say $7,000+, with picture that may be beat by a RPTV.
honestly, if i can get a 72" rptv for $3,400 or around it. why not? it would be a great center to home a home theater.
Biggest problem may be solved, Sony had shut their RPTV factory two months shy of their release of the new 70" SXRD model which was highly touted. Sony made the best RPTV's on the market for past 2 years, but... they chose to focus on flat panels.
Mitsubishi may be poised to do a real market changer. By having a very bright, colorful and quality RPTV, with cost effectiveness... they may be able to grab marketshare for this type of tv model.
pquistgard @ Mar 19th 2008 11:28AM
Red might not be the best color considering people often associate lasers with those little laser torch thingies.
riggs @ Mar 19th 2008 11:58AM
the real question is will they be attached to sharks?
sorry i had to.
mitchelljd @ Mar 19th 2008 12:41PM
heh Yes Dr. Evil!
RuggSkins @ Mar 20th 2008 5:30AM
I agree with the people who hold the opinion that FLAT TVs aren't the only TVs. I think Sony stopped making the 70 Inch RP TV was they wanted to focus on Flat Panel Tvs. I believe that they made this decision due to markets where living spaces (homes) in Japan and in Europe, and in Flats and Apartments in cities like NY & Chicago have much smaller living areas, thus many people do not want a large TV.
But for those of us in the suburbs... living in large homes with plenty of space... want a a TV that is 70 inches plus. I don't care if the TV can mount on a wall. I want is BIG... I want it colorful, I want the resolution and picture quality to be subperb... and I want plenty of interface connectivity, such as HDMI 1.3, USB etc.... Laser....Laser.....Laser!!!!!!!!
Dave Fink @ Mar 20th 2008 11:30AM
Self-contained laser set is the ticket for very large size screens going into large multi-purpose rooms, such as family rooms in McMansions. (And I'm a plasma factory guy with neon-xenon coursing thru my own veins!)
1. Laser delivers bright and clear pictures at very large sizes, think 100".
2. Flat panel will remain prohibitively expensive in +65".
3. Flat panel faces PQ challenges in changing light conditions (plasma likes dark, LCD likes light) and over long periods of time (phosphor wear in both plasma and LCD backlight).
4. Flat panel in large sizes requires professional installation.
5. Even a minor surface scratch ruins a flat-panel display. PJTV lets you replace the surface without prejudice to the main unit.
Mark my words and watch this technology closely. In three years, your 60" flat panel will leave you with 100-inch laser envy.