Sony isn't the only company showing off their new OLED tech. Samsung is close on their heels with their 14" and 31" prototypes. They sport the same razor sharp detail and extraordinary color intensity, but they are quoted as being slightly thicker at "less than 2cm". Still, that's pretty darned skinny, and it looks just as good. And by good, I mean incredible. There are no official release dates or prices for either model, so for now Sony is your only choice if you absolutely have to own one right this moment.




Back in the realm of current technology, Samsung has unveiled their new Ultra Slim LCD television. They have reduced the thickness of their 1080p screen to only 4cm. To do so, they have had to do away with on-board speakers though. It does still have the tuner, so it is a true television and not just a monitor. This set should be available in early 2009.




Samsung is also revolutionizing plasma technology. Their new 3-D plasma system incorporates a special plasma television that runs at 120Hz, the 3-D conversion unit, and a set of glasses. The conversion unit hooks into a media PC that is then connected to the TV. The included software will convert any DVD in your media PC to 3-D. It will also convert compatible video games into 3-D as well. (Of course, you always have the option of playing everything in 2-D.) The whole system works by interlacing frames and synchronizing them with the glasses. Video remains smooth, since the television runs at double the regular 60Hz framerate. This system is slated to be released Q1 of this year.

-- Jon D.

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