Thu 19 Jun 2008
Here’s a quick video clip of the Sony XEL-1 OLED TV showing an in-store demo with a Blu Ray player source. Even though it’s not HDTV I can tell you the detail and contrast are just fantastic. All OLED TV reviews have probably mentioned this already, but you really should get out and see one for yourself. I can’t wait to see how the rumoured 27″ model will look.
Fri 6 Jun 2008
The Sony XEL-1 OLED TV has a Memory Stick input on the back beside the HDMI inputs. Any photos or music you have can be played throught the XEL-1. The picture quality is very very good and the sound, for such a small system is very good too. Considering that no one will be using this as the centerpiece of their home theater system, the sound is sufficient. (more…)
Mon 2 Jun 2008
The menu on the Sony XEL-1 OLED TV is straightforward and very easy to use. Similar to other newer Sony products, the XMB or Xross Media Bar lets you access all the settings, functions and inputs for all modes of operation. A picture is worth a thousand words so I’ll save time and post the short video walkthrough of the menu below.
Fri 30 May 2008
This is a short review on the screen tilting function of the Sony XEL-1 OLED TV. As this model is best suited for a desktop or similar close up viewing, having the organic panel tilt for optimum viewing is a must. The video below demonstrates this capability.
Wed 28 May 2008
I’ve got my hands on a Sony XEL-1 OLED TV for a review. I’ve got to say it’s pretty impressive. I could best compare it to a concept car, the kind you see at auto shows that don’t look that practical. The Sony XEL-1 is just that, a product that showcases the latest technology in it’s field. I’ll have impressions of the XEL-1 itself, photos and video clips over the next little while. Hope you’ll come back and check it out.
Sun 18 May 2008
Sony has responded to the claims of decreased longevity of its XEL-1 OLED TV. The XEL-1 recently received a number of negative OLED TV reviews after it was claimed it would only last around half the 30,000 hours stated by Sony before fading.
Practically speaking, this won’t have any effect on the average viewer as 30,000 hours will last you a good number of years.
Register Hardware has a reply from Sony on these findings. Read more at reghardware.co.uk
Fri 9 May 2008
According to an fairly negative OLED TV review by DisplaySearch, the first commercial OLED TV, the SONY XEL-1, does not seem to have the lifespan claimed by Sony. In addition, several other characteristics do not outperform either LCD or plasma TV models currently available.
From EETimes.com;
It turns out that the RGB architecture is very sensitive to the image, and it has a 5,000-hour lifetime for white and a 17,000-hour lifetime for the typical video image–well below the Sony’s published specifications, according to the report.
Moreover the panel suffers from differential aging: After 1,000 hours the blue luminance degraded by 12 percent, the red by 7 percent and the green by 8 percent, said the report. (more…)
Tue 22 Apr 2008
Taking OLED TV development yet a step further, Sony has displayed an even thinner version of the XEL-1 at the Display 2008 show in Japan.
According to audioholics.com;
“The new display was recently shown off at the Display 2008 expo trade show in Japan, where Sony also debuted a new version of its $2500 11-inch XEL-1, the world’s first mass-produced OLED TV. In this unit, the display panel “glass” measures just 0.3mm thick, about 1/4 the thickness of the prior model. We’ll be terribly impressed when the pricing drops by about 1000% and sizes go up to 42-inches or more. Until then, it’s fun to watch and wait.”
Thu 3 Apr 2008
A recent Sony XEL-1 OLED TV review from the folks at Digital Journal TV. They give a good look at the Sony XEL-1 and discuss the pros and cons of OLED TV technology.
Sun 2 Mar 2008
Well, after a few months of running this blog I’ve finally got a look at the Sony XEL-1 OLED TV. There are currently dozens of OLED TV reviews out there on the XEL-1 ranging from praise to criticism. (More on these later). This is my first opinion.
It all depends on how you look at it. I visited the Sony Store at the Rideau Centre in Ottawa, Canada. The XEL-1 display model is set up on top of a Blu-ray DVD player which is playing a demo disk. The XEL-1 is secured to the wall with a very heavy looking cable and is surrounded by signs and a spec sheet.
You may wonder why I just don’t post some photos and be done with it. Unfortunately I hiked down to the store and my camera crapped out. “Card Error” was all it said. I’ll have to head back later and try again. (more…)
