5614 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio-Hazard Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 What is the price difference and time/energy payoff? How long until the price comes down to about $150 USD for a 15 inch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5614 Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyam200 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 what about their durability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5614 Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyam200 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 its cool that nanotech is becoming part of daily life. but im happy with my OLD electron gun TV. lol it gets good picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reyam200 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 OLED's are out http://eet.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=B5LOOEIK523YGQSNDBCSKHSCJUMEKJVN?articleID=56900297&_requestid=44373 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5614 Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 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??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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