Future of Displays

Tr0n · Sep 7, 2003

I would like to show you people what the future of displays is.That technology is called OLED.Whats OLED?Well it means Organic Light Emitting Diode(s).An OLED is an electronic device made by placing a series of organic thin films between two conductors. When electrical current is applied, a bright light is emitted. This process is called electrophosphorescenc.Even with the layered system, these systems are very thin, usually less than 500 nm (0.5 thousandths of a millimeter).When used to produce displays, OLED technology produces self-luminous displays that do not require backlighting. These properties result in thin, very compact displays. The displays also have a wide viewing angle, up to 160 degrees and require very little power, only 2-10 volts.OLED displays have other advantages over LCDs as well:

-Increased brightness
-Faster response time for full motion video
-Lighter weight
-Greater durability
-Broader operating temperature ranges

Here is 2 links that will show show what a

oled screen looks like:

- http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/index.php?topic_id=7722

- http://www.idtech.co.jp/en/news/press/20030312.html

This link tells you all that you need to know about OLED technology

- http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/display/index.jhtml

Edit:Also I didn't feel like typing so I mostly copy and pasted

SpuD · Sep 7, 2003

Sounds expensive.

TrueWeltall · Sep 7, 2003

Supposed to be cheaper then an LCD monitor, looks cool. I've seen video's about it like a year ago though.

Tr0n · Sep 7, 2003

Originally posted by TrueWeltall
Supposed to be cheaper then an LCD monitor, looks cool. I've seen video's about it like a year ago though.

Yea, by the time oled display go to full production the will way cheaper than lcds and crts.Companys like kodak are finding news ways to produce them.One company has actually found a way to print them like you would a piece of paper.

nw909 · Sep 7, 2003

My god, the future has arived, and im scared

/me runs into the corner.

Dr. Freeman · Sep 7, 2003

interesting stuff

thanks for sharing, looks promising :cheers:

Tr0n · Sep 7, 2003

/me grabs nw909 and bitch slaps him.

STOP CRYING!

nw909 · Sep 7, 2003

I never said I was crying, merely cowering like scientists in half-life.

but yes, this does look very interesting, and if its cheaper does that mean we could have 23" displays in a reasonable price range!

Tr0n · Sep 7, 2003

23" Apple Cienma Display=$1999.99

23" OLED Display=$999.99(maybe in near future)

OLED displays are pretty much better in every way compared to crts and lcd.But there is only one drawback right now for oleds.They have a short lifetime.The average time before the screen's brightness is halved is currently 5000 hours, versus 20,000 hours for a CRT and 50,000 for an LCD. 5000 hours is only 208 days for a screen that is permanently on. So it's a good thing that this is unlikely. But, if it's on for two hours a day, it will have a lifetime of around seven years.

Asus · Sep 7, 2003

Ya know I just looked up OLEDs this week.
I read from this article.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/editorial/display/oled.html

nw909 · Sep 7, 2003

Originally posted by Tr0n
23" Apple Cienma Display=$1999.99

23" OLED Display=$999.99(maybe in near future)

OLED displays are pretty much better in every way compared to crts and lcd.But there is only one drawback right now for oleds.They have a short lifetime.The average time before the screen's brightness is halved is currently 5000 hours, versus 20,000 hours for a CRT and 50,000 for an LCD. 5000 hours is only 208 days for a screen that is permanently on. So it's a good thing that this is unlikely. But, if it's on for two hours a day, it will have a lifetime of around seven years.

I keep my monitor on about 18 hours a day on weekends

But since weekdays are the majority it could be ok.

Tr0n · Sep 7, 2003

Originally posted by nw909
I keep my monitor on about 18 hours a day on weekends

But since weekdays are the majority it could be ok.

But now don't forget thats right now.They say in a year or two they should have it up to about 15,000 hours.But don't forget thats when all the leds are white and are on 24 hours a day 365 days a year.Now no one and I repeat no one keeps a display on 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Pressure · Sep 7, 2003

You sure they don't cause eye cancer or something of the sort?

Tr0n · Sep 7, 2003

Originally posted by Pressure
You sure they don't cause eye cancer or something of the sort?

.....HAHAHAHAHA.Sorry but no.They don't admit any sort of radiation.So no you will not get eye cancer or your eyes won't go swore after staring at the screen for a long time,unlike CRT monitors.Baiscally all they are is very very very thin and tiny leds that produce light.Just look at it like this.Stare at the little LED light right beside your power button on your monitor or computer case for 10 hours and tell me if your eyes start going swore.

Tyrion · Sep 7, 2003

Eh,the life of the OLED monitor may not matter much. if it is 5,000 hours,then that gives an average of 6 months. Now, let's say a 17 inch is 100-200 dollars. That's about 200-400 dollars a year, that means it's about the same price as an LCD. Now,that is if they dont improve it(if they do, it could be either: 1. Improve the life of the OLED. 2. Find some way to replace the skin itself. 3. Do 1 and 2.).

ankalar · Sep 7, 2003

Look at it in the dark and witness the magic of a burnt retina!

Washuu · Sep 7, 2003

its almost to good to be true, but it is true!!!!!!, ITS TRUE ITS TRUE!!!
*cries* im just so happy!!! i could finally afford another monitor
- my desk is not very deep, cant use a crt, need LCD - which are EXPENSIVE!!! - if OLED is really all they say it is..... then.... w00t w00t!!ASFASDFasjfdgeh8247351!! yay

Tyrion · Sep 7, 2003

Originally posted by ankalar
Look at it in the dark and witness the magic of a burnt retina!

I dont believe it'll be super-bright lighting. At worst comes to worst,they'll just add in a few tinted/deep colored layers to tone down the lighting.

Tr0n · Sep 7, 2003

Originally posted by Tyrion
I dont believe it'll be super-bright lighting. At worst comes to worst,they'll just add in a few tinted/deep colored layers to tone down the lighting.

All they do is turn down the voltage.See if you add more voltage you get more brightness,turn voltage down you get less.You can go up to 1000 cd/m2 on oleds screens now, but what would happen is that the life time of the display would be shortned dramtically.So there trying to keep it at the right level.I would have to say about 300 cd/m2 to about 400 cd/m2 is the right level.There not going to be stupid and turn the brightness up to the point where you could actually get a tan from the display.

nw909 · Sep 7, 2003

This means I could finally afford a widescreen monitor, or three 17" monitors or something...

Tyrion · Sep 7, 2003

Heh.

Although, if they had trust in thier customers(and didnt mind getting sued..) they could say that the OLED also has a built in tanner if you set the voltage right.

FictiousWill · Sep 7, 2003

Originally posted by Tr0n
They don't admit any sort of radiation.

Is it even possible for stuff to light up without emitting radiation?

Tyrion · Sep 7, 2003

However,you have to remember that any raditation that the screen makes will be healthier than you going out in the sunlight. Oddly enough.

FictiousWill · Sep 7, 2003

Heh, yes you're right there.

Tr0n · Sep 7, 2003

Well if it does emit any radation it surely won't affect you any.

Asus · Sep 8, 2003

radiation?
they are just a type of LED.
just for reference...anyone know how bright plasma screens are?

rootbin · Sep 8, 2003

when oleds print like paper:

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