Panasonic Introduces Company's First LED-backlit TV
Source/Type:  LIGHTimes Online - News - Staff reports

Author: LIGHTimes News Staff

February 17, 2010... Panasonic has finally entered into the LED backlit TV market with the introduction of the VIERA® 2010 model line-up. For some time Panasonic has been heavily invested in HD LED TV's main competition in terms of picture quality, plasma TV. However, LED TV's are energy sippers while plasma TV's are energy hogs. Additionally plasma TV's can not be as thin as LED backlit TVs can. Panasonic points out that the edge-lit method of backlighting the LCD panel allows for the LED LCD HDTVs to become extremely thin. It also offers a wider color gamut than traditional back-lit LCDs. Traditional LCD TVs use fluorescent bulbs to provide the light source. However, when the LED edge lighting is combined with the IPS panel, Panasonic says that the viewing angle is improved, contrast is better, and there is lower power consumption. Panasonic Product News Release

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