720p in your pocket

[Deeko]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/toshiba-enters-pixel-density-fray-with-367ppi-lcds-for-cellphone/

Toshiba just fired its own salvo in the pixel density wars at SID 2011. The company is showing off a range of LCDs for cellphones that top out at an almost imperceptibly fine 367ppi on its 4-inch HD (720 x 1280) model. Beyond just cramming more red, green, and blue dots in each inch, these panels also top the bar-setting Retina Display in the contrast department with an impressive 1,500:1 ratio. The company also brought a smaller 3.3-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 864 to Display Week that hits a respectable 300ppi. They're not quite as impressive as these HAST LCDs, but who really needs to put 1080p in their pocket? (Want is a different story.) Of course, Engadget is on the scene and, if you're lucky, we'll let you live vicariously through us as we tour Toshiba's booth -- you know, as a reward for your loyal readership.

Very cool. On a side note, can we stop using this ridiculous "retina display" moniker?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I'm all for better tech in all it's shiny forms but, I never have figured out why Anand and many others work themselves into a froth over the most recent bi monthly update of phones. Oh well, I don't even own a cell phone so, I'm not the average technophile. I do think we should lose the none descriptive techno speak.

 

[EightySix Four]

I'm all for better tech in all it's shiny forms but, I never have figured out why Anand and many others work themselves into a froth over the most recent bi monthly update of phones. Oh well, I don't even own a cell phone so, I'm not the average technophile. I do think we should lose the none descriptive techno speak.

It's the graphics card wars of yesteryear all over again. Gives people something to be excited about and look forward to.

 

[gorcorps]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/toshiba-enters-pixel-density-fray-with-367ppi-lcds-for-cellphone/



Very cool. On a side note, can we stop using this ridiculous "retina display" moniker?

It's just as dumb as HD or 720p. It's just a descriptive name... does it really matter?

 

[Deeko]

720p is descriptive of a certain resolution - Retina Display is a brand name that people have decided to use as a specific feature type. Its like if what you really mean is "I wish my phone had a music app" but what you say is "I wish my phone had an iPod".