Steve do you have a weblink or something that talks about the greater power consumption than normal LCDs? I'd like to see the evidence! ;-)
I always thought that OLED would demand less energy overall, LCDs always drain a roughly consistent amount of energy from the always on cold cathode, it then has to filter ALL that light out when displaying black.
I would expect OLEDs to drain an amt of energy consistent with the general screen brightness. Average it out for the average TV channel content and it should turn out less.
About the 3.5 years life- Well before then, the elements would perhaps begin to fade and change colour (not necessarily to white or black) hence ruining the screen well before an LCD screen reaches a similar end of life.
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@Steve - power consumption
Steve do you have a weblink or something that talks about the greater power consumption than normal LCDs? I'd like to see the evidence! ;-)
I always thought that OLED would demand less energy overall, LCDs always drain a roughly consistent amount of energy from the always on cold cathode, it then has to filter ALL that light out when displaying black.
I would expect OLEDs to drain an amt of energy consistent with the general screen brightness. Average it out for the average TV channel content and it should turn out less.
About the 3.5 years life- Well before then, the elements would perhaps begin to fade and change colour (not necessarily to white or black) hence ruining the screen well before an LCD screen reaches a similar end of life.
A great tech regardless tho.