LCDs replaced by Carbon?

[5614]

Like the title said, in January 2005 there was much talk of using Carbon nanotubes to replace LCD screens. It'd provide a better quality as well as less power consumption.

 

See the Jan05 full article here:

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9596_22-5512225.html?tag=st.prev

 

Since then the only article I can find on carbon TVs would be here:

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/mech-tech/mg18625006.800

Which mentions the prototype 10cm flat screen nanotube screen. It again mentions low power consumption and says it'd cost little to produce.

[Bio-Hazard]

What is the price difference and time/energy payoff?

How long until the price comes down to about $150 USD for a 15 inch?

[5614]

It's still in the prototype stage so no one knows, besides I've read the articles, I know what you know!

 

Nanotubes are expected to be cheaper (significantly) compared to LCDs... and similarly the power consumption is meant to be significantly less.

[reyam200]

what about their durability?

[5614]

I dunno, it probably isn't worst than currently, but TV lifetime isn't something one really publicises, even if it is good.

 

The first link I gave in post #1 said:

"Televisions based on the new screens will nudge onto shelves in late 2006"

[reyam200]

its cool that nanotech is becoming part of daily life. but im happy with my OLD electron gun TV. lol

it gets good picture.

[reyam200]

OLED's are out

 

http://eet.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=B5LOOEIK523YGQSNDBCSKHSCJUMEKJVN?articleID=56900297&_requestid=44373

[5614]

One would assume that the organic part of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) referrs to carbon, however is this OLED the same as the carbon nanotube TVs that I originally mentioned???