Sony XEL-1 OLED TV to Release on Mid-April in Australia

No display technology is cooler than OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode). Sony was first to market with a consumer OLED TV, with the 11-inch XEL-1 on sale overseas.

The Sony XEL-1, is truly the next big thing in television technology. It boasts a 3 millimeter thin panel and offers unparalleled picture quality with amazing contrast, outstanding brightness, exceptional color reproduction, and a rapid response time. It delivers astounding performance in all the key picture quality categories.

OLED technology can completely turn off pixels when reproducing black, resulting in more outstanding dark scene detail and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. OLED also creates unmatched color expression and detail and enables rapid response times for smooth and natural reproduction of fast moving images like those found in sports and action movies.

The XEL-1 features the latest connectivity options including two HDMI™ inputs, a digital tuner, and a Memory Stick® media slot for viewing high-resolution photos.

CNET Australia is reporting that Sony will launch its 11-inch XEL-1 in “mid-April,” with pricing expected to be anywhere from AU$6,000 ($4,209) to AU$8,000 ($5,612).

Watch this video to have an idea how thin XEL-1 and how good the picture quality