55-inch OLED TVs from LG and Samsung Expected Prior to 2012 Olympics

By Rob Scott
December 7, 2011

We may finally see some new OLED TVs in Las Vegas…
“Reportedly, both Samsung and LG Display will showcase new 55-inch sets at CES in January, with the hope of getting to market before the new TV-buying spree during the run-up to the 2012 Olympics,” reports The Verge.
LG Display’s CEO Kwon Young-soo announced over the summer that the company saw no point in continuing with unprofitable small and medium-sized OLED (organic light-emitting diode) displays, and would be focusing on larger units, including a 55-inch OLED TV expected to ship by the second half of 2012.
No prices have been announced, but it’s worth noting that LG’s 2010 15-inch panel retailed in the $2500 range.
OLED demos have not been confirmed for January’s CES. “This wouldn’t be the first time we’ve been burned however, having been teased for years with beautiful large-panel prototypes at trade shows,” warns the post.

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