Is OLED dead?

[Son_of_SJ]

I'll see if the system will allow me to start a new thread. Maybe this time I won't put the internet link in.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

(Ah, the way round the What Hi-Fi bug seems to be to create a new thread without any internet links, then you can put the links into your second post. So, this is what I wanted to say first time!)

If your forum name is gel, you would be wise not to read this article from 15th September 2014 "Is OLED dead? The great hope for TV tech is fading fast" (just like the troublesome blue pixels, ho-ho!), here http://www.techradar.com/news/television/hdtv/is-oled-dead-the-great-hope-for-tv-tech-is-fading-fast-1265506

 

[bigboss]

I think this article was discussed before. Premature assumptions is what we thought. LG's second generation OLED TVs are a lot more affordable than people expected. I believe OLED is here to stay.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

I can't really dispute what you say, doctor, I was being slightly mischievous in starting this thread! And, the link I gave first is dated 15th September; this link, from What Hi-Fi's own web pages, is dated 3rd October (my birthday!).

http://www.whathifi.com/news/oled-tv-reviews-news-and-everything-you-need-to-know

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I got mine. *smile*

 

[Son_of_SJ]

I know!!

 

[Deleted member 2457]

There are still new ones coming out. They have lined up a flexible one that bends in the next year, and a 4K one and a cheaper one.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

It does seem like it is 55 inches and above though.

 

[strapped for cash]

I'm not sure the question is pertinent to anyone (such as Gel) who's already bought an OLED TV; or it's only relevant to some degree if such owners plan to buy another OLED TV later on. Admittedly Gel fits this latter category, too.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I'm not sure the question is pertinent to anyone (such as Gel) who's already bought an OLED TV; or it's only relevant to some degree if such owners plan to buy another OLED TV later on. Admittedly Gel fits this latter category, too.

*smile*

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I hope not, as I'm considering buying one if the price comes down a bit more.

It seems to me that the cheapest always wins though, not quality.

LCD vs Plasma

VHS vs Betamax

etc.

Unfortunately people like us, that actually care about quality, are very much in the minority of tv buyers.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

Unfortunately people like us, that actually care about quality, are very much in the minority of tv buyers.

You could not be more correct.

 

[relocated]

I also hope that OLED carries on, given that it is the only set, I have seen, that I would give up my plasmas for. LG claim that they now get 80% viable screens with their new panels and prices have already dropped. They present a beautiful picture and when they price-stabilize then i will definitely be in the market for one.

 

[bigboss]

I'm sure things are looking up for manufacture of cheaper and better OLED displays:

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/samsung-inkjet-201409233919.htm

 

[Son_of_SJ]

And this What Hi-Fi article from two days ago is the simple but triumphant refutation of my slightly mischievous thread title. However, I do not agree with the comment about curved televisions, which is a quite separate question from the merits or demerits of OLED.

 

[bigboss]

If you notice carefully, that's actually a sponsored article from LG and not written by WHF staff.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

Sheesh! Indeed I did not notice carefully that it was an LG plug, damn!

 

[chebby]

I hope not, as I'm considering buying one if the price comes down a bit more.

It seems to me that the cheapest always wins though, not quality.

Which is it to be?

 

[Deleted member 2457]

There dosen't seem to be many OLED TVs available, John Lewis have sold out again! Costco are doing the best deals on them right now for £2,200 - to be honest that's all they are worth.