One of the most interesting novelties at this year’s fair in Las Vegas was undoubtedly a transparent TV, i.e. What distinguishes the 77-inch work of Korean engineers from similar projects is that it is not yet a concept, but rather an almost ready-made project that is expected to hit the market later this year. Seeing it live in all its glory was impressive – the screen is actually transparent and you can easily see what’s behind it.
A special coating covering the back allows you to increase the contrast, and the displayed image is fully visible and in high quality. In a short while, we will turn the TV into a “traditional” display, and if necessary, we will rediscover its function, thus making what is behind it visible again. This is an amazing gadget that raises a lot of doubts.
The main reason for my skepticism is the lack of a clear reason why it would be worth purchasing such a screen. LG representatives say directly – Undoubtedly, this screen stands out from the competition (and even other LG TVs), but not only in a positive way. It turns out that although it is extravagant and transparent, it is flawed in some aspects.
We’re talking about image quality, for example. This visibly differs from the standard of the LG G series. For example, the model lacks Micro Lens Array technology, which affects the screen brightness. Assuming that it will be the most expensive screen on offer (which is possible), this defect is quite striking. Yes, most users won’t notice it anyway, but when we spend so much money on a TV, we have reasons to expect all the improvements and technologies that are available.
Well, that’s how much money – how much exactly? It is not known exactly, but it is certain that it will not be cheap. For example, a wireless OLED TV from LG from last year was valued at $5,000, and today in Poland it can be found for about half a million zlotys. These are astronomical amounts. Will a transparent TV also be so expensive? I bet that half a million is too much in this case, but we certainly won’t find it in the zone of good prices in electromarkets.
The issue of wallet size is one thing, but there is also another problem. How about endurance? TVs are used quite a lot, and in this case it’s not only about the display itself, but also the coating, which alternately slides out and hides. Thanks to it, the whole thing can become transparent or vice versa. Is there a risk that something will start to wear out in a relatively short time and the effect will get worse?