Sony
unveiled the world's first OLED television on Monday, pushing the limits of
thin-screen displays further than ever before. The device will be dubbed the
XEL-1, and it will have a display size of just 11". Despite the small screen,
the XEL-1 will deliver a 960x450 resolution, a rated contrast ratio of
1,000,000:1, a display thickness of just 3mm (0.12"), HDMI input, Ethernet and
USB connectivity. Sony said the XEL-1 has a viewing life of 30,000 hours, which
allows a user to watch eight hours of television each day for 10 years. The
television goes on sale in Japan on Dec. 1, and will cost Y200,000
(US$1,740.50). Currently, there are no plans to sell the television outside
Japan, as Sony plans to manufacture just 2,000 sets each month.
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