A new technology for TV screens that can be folded has been shown by researchers that has far-reaching implications for computer technology. The screens could be used in portable computers as they can be folded up yet provide high-quality displays. What sets this technology apart from others discussed in the past is that these screens have very low power requirements and have response times 10 times faster than LCDs. The new technology is being put out by researchers from Sony and the Max Planck Institute in Germany.
From Neowin:
Researchers told the Journal of Physics: "Thedisplays have excellent brightness and are transparent, bendable andflexible. There are practically no display size limitations and theycould be produced relatively easily and cheaply compared to today’sscreens."
This is really exciting and has huge implications for portable computing as near as I can tell. Those familiar with the research claim that these screens don’t suffer from ill effects when the screens are folded and that there is no need for backlighting. I can imagine some very awesome portable devices using these displays that open up to provide a big screen.
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