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Solar-Powered LCD Brings TV to Anywhere the Sun Shines
Posted by Gizmodo US Edition at 2:00 AM on July 6, 2008
As part of Sharp's recent efforts to shove itself to the forefront of solar innovation, the company is showcasing a prototype of a 26-inch LCD Aquos TV that can be powered entirely by the sun. Now even the 1.6 billion people on earth without electricity won't have an excuse to miss the next season of Lost.
The set has a contrast ratio of 10000:1 and a 20mm thick display panel. It requires about 30% less power than regular LCD TVs and gets its juice from one of Sharp's triple-junction thin-film solar cell modules. The modules are about the same size as the television's screen.
Sharp plans to market the LCD and the energy system as a pair and says that its product could be a hit with both people living off the grid and environmentally-conscious consumers. The company will be exhibiting this, and other energy-saving technologies, at the G8 summit on Monday. [Physorg]
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Tony
Posted July 7, 2008 9:23 PM
If you think Sharp is leading the world in this type of electronics. Take the time out to investigate Majestic Global. A small Australian company that develops a huge range of 12V electronics that put Sharp and some of the world biggest players to shame. You will be impressed with this high tech company.
skythra
Posted July 8, 2008 1:27 AM
I have just one good reason to miss lost: It sucks.
Eruanno
Posted 3:10 AM 6/7/08
And this costs HOW much? O.o
Eruanno
Rick36
Posted 4:51 AM 6/7/08
What if the TV is where the sun don't shine?
Rick36
Felix26591
Posted 5:18 AM 6/7/08
jajajaja yeah i agree, but it's a great concept it be awesome if you could buy a couple of solar panels not like the ones they have in the picture another type probably sheets of solarpanels and place them on top of your roof and hook em up to a couple of these TV's
Felix26591
liquidsoapdispenser
Posted 6:22 AM 6/7/08
@Eruanno: 3 times as much as it will cost in a few years. I think it's great.
liquidsoapdispenser
FredicvsMaximvs
Posted 7:12 AM 6/7/08
The great thing is, since LCD screens are so hard to see in sunlight, it doesn't actually have to do anything. ;)
FredicvsMaximvs
icntdrv
Posted 7:56 AM 6/7/08
is it digital? Cus if it is, it is the first portable digital television since the start of the analog switchoff.
icntdrv
birdgirl39
Posted 11:19 AM 6/7/08
"Now even the 1.6 billion people on earth without electricity won't have an excuse to miss the next season of Lost."
So, if "Lost" only airs at night......
birdgirl39
orangepixistix
Posted 6:00 AM 7/7/08
@Rick36: My guess is that it also has an alternative source of energy for moments like that. I mean it is not always a bright and sunny day...
orangepixistix