Mitsubishi Introduces New Category of Large-Format Televisions with Groundbreaking Laser Technology — Community

#1 Jan 8, 2008 at 8:05 am

itsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. today announced the world premiere of the laser television category during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, unveiling a new large-format LaserTV that delivers as much as twice the color of current high-definition televisions.

Mitsubishi has harnessed its worldwide leadership in precision laser technology to produce the first-ever...

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#2 Jan 9, 2008 at 1:33 am

Reads just like a press release from Mitsubishi. Anyone seen one, knows anything about price, specs? The part about 3D really interests me. Think I'll order one. Now.

#3 Jan 9, 2008 at 1:28 pm

We've been hearing about this for years. Sounds like the same old promo with no substance. Where's the beef?!

#4 Jan 9, 2008 at 2:39 pm

I don't recall there being any press releases in the past stating...

Mitsubishi will ship LaserTVs to authorized retailers in the United States later this year.

Their next model season is 2008-2009 with service training and the first shipments commencing around August/September every year.

Shane, did you visit their booth? What did they have?

#5 Jan 9, 2008 at 2:48 pm

Richard, Google "Mitsubishi Laser TV" and you'll see a number of articles wherein Mits indicated they would have the product out by the end of 07. I was told the same Q3 last year when I visited my local Mits rep.

I'm only questioning this because my Mits HDTV is now over 3 years old and I'm tired of replacing lamps every year (my wife has this thing on 16 hours/day). I'm looking forward to buying a laser unit after it has been out on the streets for about a year, or switching to LED lamp unit from Samsung.