One of the highlights of CES 2015 has been the showcasing of a new generation of Sharp LCD screens that the company claims 'simply cannot be duplicated by other companies'. The screens include a 60-inch wraparound pillar display, an 85-inch 8k LCD screen and a behemoth 120-inch 4K commercial LCD display.
The 8K LCD screen has an incredible native resolution of 7,680 x 4,320 and is claimed to be the first 8K LCD display to comply with initial 8K test broadcasts. It offers a 120 Hertz refresh rate, 12 bits per pixel and a brightness rating of 400 cd/m2, and is expected to debut in Japan in 2016.
Meanwhile, the 120-inch 4K Sharp LCD screen is the largest 4K commercial display in the world and is designed to be an alternative to public video walls and projectors in classrooms and conference venues.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Wraparound LCD Screens
- Wraparound LCD screens are revolutionizing video displays and could find use in immersive gaming, virtual reality and even medical imaging applications
- 8K Resolution LCD Displays
- 8K resolution LCD displays offer an immersive viewing experience for high-end entertainment and presentation settings, and could be used in fields like architecture and engineering visualization
- Large Screen Commercial Displays
- Large screen commercial displays that are brighter, higher resolution, and more durable than traditional projector or video wall setups could replace current projection or display systems in public spaces, transportation hubs, and educational settings
Industries Being Reshaped
- Entertainment Technology
- Entertainment technology can leverage wraparound LCD screens and 8K resolution displays to create immersive viewing experiences, such as for video games and sports broadcasting
- Architecture and Engineering
- Architecture and engineering sectors can use 8K resolution LCD displays to visualize complex designs more clearly than before
- Public Display and Education
- Public display and education markets could benefit from the use of large screen commercial displays, which are more durable and brighter than projector or video wall setups
