We got a first glimpse of Mitsubishi's brand new rear-projection-ish laser-based TV tech, LaserVue,
back at CES, but now the sets are just about primed for action, and should be hitting store shelves,
as previously noted, Q3 2008. LaserVue will debut in 65-inch and 73-inch, with the 65-inch version hitting the scene first. Mitsubishi is still pretty coy about what exactly makes the technology tick -- other than the "zomg, lasers" aspect -- but is quick to point out the 200 percent color gamut that LaserVue provides, more than twice that of most traditional HDTVs. The sets also run at 120Hz, and boast 500 nits of brightness. Head to head against LCD and plasma sets we had trouble finding the differences, other than the color depth (particularly in the reds, almost too much so, though we're sure you can tweak that). Have no fear: the blacks are black, the brights are bright, and the viewing angle puts DLP to shame. That said, we're hearing price points are going to be more comparable to plasma and LCD than DLP, so Mitsubishi might have its work cut out for it in convincing consumers that these new "chubby," 10-inch thick TVs are the way to go. We're not entirely convinced ourselves, though one aspect can't be disputed: LaserVue draws under 200 watts, about half that of LCD and a third of plasma.
posted Jun 25th 2008 12:01AM
A 65" LCD or plasma costs $6-10k at my store. If they can do the 65" for even $4k (with a great picture), it will sell.
People usually put their TV on a stand, so the depth isn't an issue for most.
People get depressed when they want to replace their 65" CRT RPTV, and realize they can get a fairly lame Samsung or Mits...or spend $6-10k on a flat panel. This could fill a nice niche.
i'll hold out for the 2nd gen laservue dlp set when they have 240hz that would beat the curren cinema 3d projection for 3d with 120 hz per eye instead of 72hz and the laserset can only do 60hz per eye at 120hz
200% Color Gamut - Hype, unless you don't want to conform to REC 709.
The key thing that people better realize is that the colormeters that most people (including ISF techs) use are not going to work well with this technology.
A SpectroRadiometer (and not a SpectroPhotometer) is about the only way to calibrate this technology properly.
Mitsubishi only sells there tv lineups in the U.S what a shame, no love for Canadians?
To sell these great to be TV's only in the US is a big mistake.
I WANT THEM IN AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!!!!!
Apparently you're the only site that is unimpressed with this technology. Google "laser tv" and you'll see dozens of very impressed journalists. Now if Pioneer was making it...
I'll wait for reviews before purchasing, of course, but 73-inches of real estate with a 10 inch depth, as well as colors and black levels (supposedly) on par with Plasma? Do want. Just don't try to stick us with a ballooned price, Mit.
Paul, are you sure you've investigated this set?
"viewing angle puts DLP to shame"
This is a DLP display and that it uses lasers for it's light source. Read the Faq on Mitsubishi's site. Viewing angle on DLPs are fantasitic, much better then LCD. So this statement is very questionable at best. Maybe TVs just aren't your thing.
from gizmodo:
"The result is some of the most vivid color we've ever seen on any TV, especially the primary colors of red, green and blue. The blacks were midnight-dark, too, and there was even a 3D version of the TV (goofy glasses required) that only made us slightly cross-eyed."
The colors and black levels are not merely, "on par" with plasmas
Not sure if there are Mitsu fan boys crawling on this site or what, but:
1. I've seen the 67 inch Samsung LED DLP, and it's far from "lame," and already produces an image vastly better than most LCD for motion and with a quality on par with plasma.
2. Other than hyperventilating "journalists" who have only seen the laser DLP sets under ideal marketing and display conditions, there's precious little out there on these sets. There are plenty of "very impressed" reviewers - videophiles and average folk alike - of the currently available large LED DLPs. Further, virtually every "review" of the laser TV comes from the same display several months back where Mitsu put on high-color, high-contrast media to show the set off in a controlled environment. Some reviewers even commented that the colors looked too artificial. Sure, you can adjust the color down, but to ... what? The same colors displayed by existing televisions?
I'd like to see these sets come out at a price competitive to the LED DLPs, as there's no reason to believe they'll perform appreciably better than those sets, which are already fantastic performers. I'd like to see some competition and some choice. Unfortunately, every indication is that these sets will be sold at the 'elite' stores, which means they're going to be costly.
Mitsubishi's LaserVue 65-inch and 75-inchers.
Remember Mitsubishi the US is not the only country in the World, I'am sick of Plasma's and LCD's in Australia.
If only Sony had stuck with LCOS and continued to improve an already great display.
It's almost the end of June and we still don't have pricing info???
My mom's pressuring me to find her a new TV. Looks like it might have to be a 61" or 67" LED set. Come on Mits, get your act in gear and give us prices already.
C'mon Mitsubishi, they should have continued with the thin bezel along the bottom and left out the blue lights, or any lights on the front.