The word on this technology is that it is capable of delivering black levels comparable to CRT, which is still unmatched by plasma, DLP, LCOS, etc. Also, the speed at which the pixels turn off and on is suppose to be faster than plasma sets and MUCH faster than LCD sets. All of this, plus the advantages mentioned above, make this technology promising.
However, because it is a display device based on elctrons exciting phosphors, it is, like plasma and CRT sets, subject to burn-in problems. I would like to know just how sensitive, relative to those other types of display devices, and what kind of realistic longevity one can expect, before I purchase something like this.
My own current leaning is toward the Sony rear projection SXRD set (Qualia 006) that I saw at CEDIA. Fantastic picture -- incredibly detailed, yet smooth and free from noise, reasonably free of motion artifacts, good color and okay black levels. This 70" set can be comfortably viewed at distances that are much closer than I would view a 42" plasma set (pixel structure is not annoyingly prominent).
However, because it is a display device based on elctrons exciting phosphors, it is, like plasma and CRT sets, subject to burn-in problems. I would like to know just how sensitive, relative to those other types of display devices, and what kind of realistic longevity one can expect, before I purchase something like this.
My own current leaning is toward the Sony rear projection SXRD set (Qualia 006) that I saw at CEDIA. Fantastic picture -- incredibly detailed, yet smooth and free from noise, reasonably free of motion artifacts, good color and okay black levels. This 70" set can be comfortably viewed at distances that are much closer than I would view a 42" plasma set (pixel structure is not annoyingly prominent).