Panasonic Announces New LiFi Rear Projection Technology

Panasonic has developed a new rear projection backlighting system called LiFi. Most rear projection TV's are using UHP lamp technology which uses filaments that will eventually burn out but LiFi does not so basically, you buy the set and it may last forever! Well, they are claiming at least that the bulb may never burn out. As an added bonus, the Lifi sets will have a much faster power up time which Panasonic says is about 10 seconds vs. 60 seconds with the traditional lamp systems.

Panasonic will will begin shipping the new LiFi powered LCD sets of 61", 56" and 50" in May 2007. No pricing as of yet.

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