Laser TV News 24 Mar 2009 05:55 pm
Laser TV Production Continues
Mitsubishi revealed through back channels today that its laser powered Laservue TV has resumed production. After a lackluster debut in Q4 of 2008, several media outlets have reported on a halt in Mitsubishi’s production of the Laservue, from a still undisclosed manufacturing defect.
Mitsubishi’s 65-inch LaserVue is a rear-projection TV boasting a color range twice as broad as a typical HDTV, but consumes significantly less energy than a plasma or LCD. The Laservue is 3-D-ready and is available to purchase for around US $7,000 . No plans for a European or Australian debut have been announced. A 73-inch set was scheduled for release last year, however, these plans have been delayed. Undoubtedly, the downturn in the world economy has played a role in stifling the market for premium big screen TVs, but proponents of laser technology still tout the Laservue for its picture quality.
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on 09 Apr 2009 at 8:17 am 1.Timmy said …
I spoke with the Mitsu representive at their CES booth this last January (2009) and he said the problem with a front projector with LaserVue was the liability from shining lasers into peoples eyes. There doesn’t appear to be any way of getting the necessary brightness for long throw projection without making a laser powerful enough that it could be used to remove unwanted tattoos.
on 09 Apr 2009 at 4:23 pm 2.Joszef said …
The market is really in need of a 42″ Laser vue at an affordable price. Not to many people turning there home in to a temple of oversized vueing center.
on 22 Jun 2009 at 10:57 pm 3.Marty said …
Come on Mitsubishi blow away the competition and step up to the plate with a $2k 46 laser vue t.v. Your letting Samsung dominate the market with inferior technology. Make your money on volume not selling a few sets to the elite. Another problem is nobody knows about your tv either.