LaserVue 65" HD TV Released by Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics recently announced the retail availability of its "laser-based" television, the Mitsubishi LaserVue 65, a high-end 65" HDTV which costs $6,999. The Laservue L65A90 TV sports a 10-inch Ultra Thin Frame, 1080p full HD resolution, Smooth 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI 1.3a ports, and according to Mitsubishi, the set delivers two times the color of many of today's HDTVs, while using less power than LCD and plasma TVs.
“With operating power at approximately 135W, LaserVue is environmentally friendly, consuming approximately one-third the power of today's LCD TVs, and one-fourth of plasma TVs. Living in today’s green-conscious environment, consumers can enjoy this color-brilliant, ground-breaking home entertainment product while being mindful of energy consumption at the same time.”
LaserVue's technology is unparalleled; laser beams provide an extensive range of rich, complex colors, along with truly distinct clarity and immersive depth of field. Precise and focused, the purity of laser light far surpasses current high-definition technologies. LaserVue has demonstrated a reproduction of color gamut in excess of 200 percent of BT.709, delivering two times the color of many of today's HDTVs. Brightness has been demonstrated at approximately 500 nits. Additional features for LaserVue include Smooth 120Hz(TM), x.v. Color(TM) and 1080p with an Ultra Thin Frame.
LaserVue is also equipped with 3D-ready viewing capabilities, demonstrating Mitsubishi's foray into bringing a true "Hollywood" entertainment experience to the consumer. At 10 inches thin, LaserVue TV has been designed for both floor stand and wall-mount applications and features a full stereo range of sound capabilities with integrated speakers.
