Gizmodo: sony xel-1

Sony Shows Off Completely Wireless OLED TV

Elaine Chow — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:30:37 EDT

Now not only can you get Sony's OLED TV for the bargain bin price of $1,748, you'll also soon be able to make that 11-inch hunk of visual sexiness completely wireless. Sony recently revealed a completely cordless version of the XEL-1 with an integrated HDTV tuner, a battery, and a wall mount. No specific information about the timing and price of the “I've got no strings” version, but Sony promises it'll be out "soon." [AV Watch via Engadget]

Sony's XEL-1 OLED Lasts Half as Long as You Expect, Says Study

Kit Eaton — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:52:00 EDT

Now, we've been raving about Sony's diminutive XEL-1 OLED TV for a while, but an independent investigation by Displaysearch is casting doubt on the screen's lifespan. They ran two XEL-1 units for 1000 hours, then measured the change in brightness emitted by the screen. They concluded that it would take 17,000 hours for the screen to lose half its brightness—a usual measure of display life. That sounds like a lot—it's 5.8 years, at 8 hours use every day—but it's actually close to half the 30,000 hours claimed by Sony. Sony, of course, is defending their figure, saying it's based on years of experimentation. Sounds like bad news, though of course when larger OLEDs hit soon they'll have newer tech inside. [Displaysearch via OLED-display]

Sony's OLED TV Stripped Naked For the World to See

Sean Fallon — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:40:42 EST

You already saw the unboxing, but that was like thumbing through a Victoria's Secret catalogue. For the real hardcore stuff, you have to see this gorgeous XEL-1 OLED with its downright obscene 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and sexy 3mm frame without any covering whatsoever. Don't tell us it doesn't turn you on. Hit the jump for more info.

Most of what the guys at TechOn realized during the process was observational. For example, the 3mm thickness was achieved by arranging the drive circuit and other parts of the OLED panel at the lower side of the unit. They also noticed that an inordinately large number of radiation sheets were attached on the back side of the mainboard and the unit. In other words, Sony wasn't taking any chances with the heat. Hit the link for the full details. [TechOn and Product Page]

Sony's 3mm Thick XEL-1 OLED TV Finally Revealed, Japanese Launch this December

AddyDugdale — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:45:46 EDT

So this is what Sony's special secret product is: its OLED TVs. We previewed them back at the beginning of the year and now we've got the details. 1,000,000:1 contrast, out in Japan on December 1, and $1,743 for an 11-inch model. Sheesh. Specs up next.

Weighs 2 kgs
Measures 287 140 253mm
Contrast ratio 1,000,000:1
960 x 450 resolution
USB
Ethernet
HDMI input terminal
45W power consumption
2 x 1W speakers
/BS/110 CS digital tuner
200,000

[Sony Japan via Impress]