This year at many of the major conferences, there were lots of new televisions. Bigger ones, smaller ones, smarter ones, ones with built-in apps and also ones that have OLEDs. OLED TVs are a (somewhat) new trend in consumer electronics, and they're still very pricey but lots of people swear by them. Before you go and spend the extra money to get an OLED TV, make sure you get educated as to what they are and why they're more expensive. Are they really worth the money anyway?
OLED stands for "organic light emitting diode." Don't worry though, they don't have any animals or plankton in there. Organic simply means that it's a compound or molecule that is carbon based. There are currently two types of OLED TVs. One that uses polymers, and the other uses small molecules. Knowing that probably won't change your life though. What matters most is what the major advantages and disadvantages are. The first major disadvantage is that currently OLED TVs are very expensive, but with current technology trends they'll be getting cheaper and cheaper.
The biggest advantages that most people see is that OLED TVs are much thinner than traditional LED or LCD televisions, and consume less energy. They're also lighter and give a much better viewing experience overall. Some of the known disadvantages are that they tend to degrade over time quicker than LCD or LED televisions. If you tend to keep your television for more than five years, and OLED TV may not be right for you.
Practical Tip of the Day:
Don't get caught up in all the hype about the statistics of a television. The contrast ratios & viewing angles don't matter nearly as much as how long it tends to last and how frequently defective units are found. Always check for reviews and ask your friends and family for recommendations. Don't just trust the salesman at the store!
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