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Produces absolute black levels ; excellent color saturation ; superb viewing angle and screen... (cnet.com)
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alaTest Review Summary for Sony XEL-1
We have collected and analyzed 27 expert reviews and 31 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 77/100 and users rate it 93/100. The average review date is November 15, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 208618 reviews from other TVs. The alaScore™ for this product is 94/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 19, 2009.
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Sony XEL-1 OLED TV review
Produces absolute black levels ; excellent color saturation ; superb viewing angle and screen uniformity ; sleek design featuring ultrathin panel
Ridiculously expensive ; tiny screen ; inaccurate primary colors ; less than HD resolution ; no anti-judder processing ; screen reflects ambient light ; minimal inputs ; thin panel cannot be removed from base
The Sony XEL-1, the world's first OLED TV, costs $2,500 for an 11-inch screen, but its beautiful picture ably shows the promise of the new technology.
Sony's XEL-1 represents the first widely available OLED-based TV. Sony hasn't...
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Sony XEL-1 OLED TV
One of the most-common questions we get as CNET HDTV reviewers, after the overwhelming favorite "What HDTV should I buy?," is "What's the next big thing in HDTV?" Granted, we don't hear that question as often as we used to, perhaps because LCD, plasma ...
Sony's XEL-1 represents the first widely available OLED-based TV. Sony hasn't...
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In conclusion, the XEL-1 performs quite well given the new technology it contains. While some kinks may need to be worked out, this technology could make for some serious competition with the LCD's and Plasmas that are currently on the market. If you ...
OLED technology, 960 x 540 resolution, Darkest blacks, Neon like colors
While smaller than your average HDTV, the XEL-1 offers true black levels...
If you are in the market for a new TV and you just have to have the newest...
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Sony XEL-1 OLED TV
The Sony XEL-1 OLED TV should not be mistaken for a mainstream flat-panel display. At this time,...
If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.
If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.
Clearest picture I've seen on a TV. I cannot wait until larger OLED screen sizes are available. I placed mine on my office desk. It's large enough to view comfortably from this distance, and I can clearly read the Bloomberg scroll.
A bit excessively priced for mere mortals....I'll wait a few years
A bit excessively priced for mere mortals....I'll wait a few years
OK, I was shopping for a new TV and took a look at this in the shop. Not in my price range (I don't blow money on the latest and greatest...) so I didn't buy but I did take a good look out of interest. Depending on your point of view, the Sony XEL-1 is ei...
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Manufacturer's Description
Sony's industry first OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV, the XEL-1, has a 3 millimeter thin panel and offers unparalleled picture quality with amazing Contrast, outstanding Brightness, exceptional color reproduction, and a rapid Response Time. The XEL-1 delivers outstanding performance in key picture quality categories. OLED technology can completely turn off Pixels when reproducing black, resulting in more outstanding dark scene detail and a Contrast Ratio of 1,000,000:1. OLED creates...
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