Gizmodo: fpd

New AU Optronics TV Panels: 14-inch OLED and Ultra Wide TVs, Plus 3D Without Glasses

Danny Allen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:40:00 EDT

AUO makes panels for several big names, including Samsung and Apple, so we're always interested to see what they're up to. On show at FPD 2009, their 14-inch OLED TV panel does 1080p, and has a 100,000:1 contrast ratio.

No word on when (or if) a TV maker will pick it up. AUO is also showing a new high-def 3D panel that that can scale from 8- to 65-inches in size. It's got a 2D/3D switch, and has a higher resolution and greater viewable angle compared to previous 3D TVs that don't need glasses. Finally, they've also got a new 58-inch Ultra Wide TV panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1080. It's 2.35:1 ratio is designed to present 2.35:1 films without black bars.

A sign of things to come? I'm really not sure about viability of all three, but we'll see I guess. [AUO via OLED-Display.net]

Samsung's 30-inch AMOLED TV: 3D Without the Dizziness (Still Needs Silly Glasses)

Danny Allen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:24:38 EDT

Another of the treats on show at FPD 2009 is Samsung's AMOLED 3D TV prototype. The 240Hz panel is just 2.5-mm thick, has a million-to-1 contrast, and Samsung claims its latest shutter-glasses technology reduces the dizziness often associated with 3D.

No word on when it'll become a real product, but it's bound to be pricey. A reminder, too, that of all the 3D TV systems we've tried so far, Panasonic's active shutter-glasses and 103-inch 3D Plasma concept produced less flickering than Sony's active shutters, and was more watchable than JVC's 3D system that uses passive polarizing glasses. Oh, and here's what Panasonic's final glasses design looks like. Yep, until we see 3D TVs that don't need glasses, we're all gonna look like dorks. At least it'll be in the comfort of our own lounge rooms. [Samsung Korea]

Samsung's Hybrid Desktop Notebook Concept: 14-inch AMOLED Screen, 2.7mm Thin

Danny Allen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:24:44 EDT

I'm not sure how practical this design would be on the road, but it sure looks sweet. The stunning screen supports a resolution of 1366 x 768, and because it's AMOLED, has a 1000000:1 contrast ratio, and 300cd/m2 brightness.

We don't know much more at this point, but it's just one of many concepts Samsung has on show at the FPD exhibition in Japan. Follow the link to check them out, including a netbook with 7-inch AMOLED screen. [Akihabara News]

LG's 15-inch Transparent AMOLED Display Concept

Danny Allen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:45:57 EDT

The FPD (Flat Display Panel) show has kicked off over in Japan, so expect to see some cool display concepts this morning. First up: this transparent number, plus a few other AMOLED concepts in the video after the jump.

Akihabara News' video below also shows LG's 47-inch LED backlit TV concept, and a mulit-touch notebook display. No real information is given, but it looks like they're all AMOLED-based. [Akihabara News]

Samsung Demonstrates Folding OLED Cellphone, Vindicates Thousands of Ridiculous Concepts

John Herrman — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:49:16 EST

Buried amongst the piles of Newer! Bigger! Better! TVs, pico projectors and paper-thin, flapping OLED screens at FPD in Japan was an absolute gem: a folding OLED phone concept from Samsung. This isn't some half-assed, flat-to-sightly-bowed demo either: this thing folds over on itself completely. In its folded mode it looks quite similar to the D900, but the phone opens like a book to reveal a massive, bright OLED screen, creased down the middle. While we've got this luscious, luscious video, we don't have much in the way of specs, and it goes without saying that this stuff is probably a long way from making it to market. [OLED Display]