What’s the Deal with LED?

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Posted on : 06-Nov-2009 | By : Ryan | In : News

It looks like the future of high-definition TVs is spelled L-E-D. But, what’s the deal with this new technology? Is it a giant leap forward or a few baby steps in the right direction? Let’s find out…

In the ‘Personal Tech’ section of The New York Times, Eric Taub wrote a great article explaining the differences between LED, LCD, and plasma technology. For more information, Gizmodo’s Matt Buchanan also analyzed LED technology.

Michael Miller, from PCMag.com, recently attended a Samsung press event where the electronics company unveiled their new LED TV (technically, it’s an LCD with “LED edge-lighting”), as well as, disassembled one to show the TV’s components. I’ve posted the pictures below (click on images for larger view):

LED Bezel

LED Bezel - Source: PCMag.com

LED "Backlight"

LED "Backlight" - Source: PCMag.com

LED Panel

LED Panel - Source: PCMag.com

LED Electronics

LED Electronics - Source: PCMag.com

LED TV Wall Mount - Source: PCMag.com

LED TV Wall Mount - Source: PCMag.com

Lastly, Phil Hinton (with an accent that’s a combination of William Wallace and the Geico Gecko) at AVForums.tv reviewed Samsung’s LED (LCD) TV.

After reviewing the articles, pictures, and video, what’s your verdict?

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