Texas shows 100k:1 contrast TV

Author: Wil Harris
Published: 10th January 2007
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The TV looks fantastic in action.

The TV looks fantastic in action.

Texas Instruments is the master of DLP HDTVs, and this is a reputation that has only been enforced by the company's showing here in Vegas.

By using LEDs instead of lamps, TI has managed to shrink down both TVs and projectors to super-small sizes, and the consequent concept designs for new products in 07 look fantastic.

On the show floor is a projector that runs RGB LEDs instead of lamps. The difference in the size, power and heat properties mean that this projector pocket sized - perfect for the upcoming wave of personal audio and video players.

Using this technology, TI has also built some concept projectors for gamers. Given that consoles like the 360 benefit massively from big-screen, high-def rendering, designs like this one could be a huge success - it certainly got me thinking about the best way to sneak it into my bag.

It's not all about projectors though. This DLP TV uses LED technology to create a massive contrast ratio - estimated at 100,000:1. By using super-fast switching of the LEDs and the mirrors, black areas of the screen can be projected with the LEDs actually shut off, meaning the blacks are really black. The birghtness inherent in the technology means that, by contrast, the whites are really white, too.

TI calls this technology solid-state illumination and, of course, the display is full 1080p.

In use, this technology looks fantastic, with amazing vibrance from the DLP TV even in a much-smaller-than-average housing. Expect to see TVs starting to use this technology from partners including Samsung in 07.

Would you love to pick up one of these? Let us know over in the forums.


Pocket sized DLP projectors.


Concept Xbox 360 projector design.


Small footprint DLP HDTV and LED based DLP HDTV.
Quote Spacecowboy92 10th January 2007, 21:53
Those concept 360 projectors look cool. And those pocket sizes projectors are so small, Although I don't think I would have any use for one.
Quote WarMachine 10th January 2007, 21:56
Me likey!

I'd FIND a use for those... making any big, white wall my TV/Monitor sounds like a job for a pocket-size projector.
Quote speedfreek 10th January 2007, 21:59
I would love to have one of those projectors, they cant be cheap though.
Quote mattthegamer463 10th January 2007, 22:11
This certainly beats out that 3000:1 contrast ratio monitor that was shown the other day. Any decent pics of it though? Those little shots hardly do it justice.
Quote sui_winbolo 10th January 2007, 22:12
Wow, those TVs sound crazy, can't wait until they're out. Probably going to cost a ton though.
Quote rupbert 10th January 2007, 22:20
Can I assume the use of leds would finally put an end to backlight issues with lcd panels?
Quote DXR_13KE 10th January 2007, 22:58
damn!!!!! i want one of those pocket projectors!!!!! a wall + this + computer + speakers= big ass tv to watch movie with my friends at the uni!!!! :D
Quote liquid_gen 10th January 2007, 23:21
DAMN!!! if only i had somewhere to put use somthing like that. The only way i could fit one of those TVs in my room would require me to move it everytime i wanted to leave my room. And as for the projector i don't have an empty wall anywhere near that size let alone a white wall. *sigh*
Quote Aphex_ 10th January 2007, 23:44
anyone remember brightside, you featured them a while back they did this way back, looks like TI has "stolen" the idea either that or bought brightside.

http://www.brightsidetech.com/

the projectors are wkd though, good to see led's making their way into more things, higher brightness, better efficiency, lower heat just a shame about the price eh!
Quote EQC 11th January 2007, 00:15
Hey Aphex_:

Yah, I love the brightside stuff. The old bit article on it is still here for anybody who doesn't know about it.

I didn't realize that the pixels weren't all made simultaneously using a DLP...but I guess that makes sense what with the use of color wheels and all. Pretty clever application with the LED's. I wonder if it still falls under the Brightside patents since its not an LCD panel (although the concept is clearly very similar...).

Samsung also had a Brightide-based LCD on display at CES...caught a few mentions of it on gizmodo but not any great pictures.
Quote Veles 11th January 2007, 00:20
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Originally Posted by rupbert
Can I assume the use of leds would finally put an end to backlight issues with lcd panels?

Well yeah, I think it says the black is actually black, as in no light, or very little at least.

Since it and that pocket projector use LEDs it should me the price shouldn't be too expensive, since LEDs are dirt cheap (blue ones not so much). Should also mean that replacement projector bulbs are alot cheaper and a lot less needed.
Quote BioSniper 11th January 2007, 08:51
I would definatley go for one of those projectors.. would be even better if they could fit in a couple of 5.1/2" drive bays ;)
Quote SteveyG 11th January 2007, 09:07
There's already a few projectors on the market that use LED as the illumination source.

http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/projectors/mobileprojector/spp300memxedc.asp

Not sure if that's as small as the one at the show though.
Quote Da_Rude_Baboon 11th January 2007, 09:28
Pioneer announced they have redesigned their plasma technology from the ground up and are achieving similar levels of contrast. Screens are out in the US this summer.

Those projectors look great but i would assume the rear projection Tv's still have the off angle viewing problems?
Quote mikeuk2004 11th January 2007, 18:21
Prices on a 100k:1 contrast TV????
Quote rupbert 11th January 2007, 18:23
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeuk2004
Prices on a 100k:1 contrast TV????

£5000+
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