In this rapidly changing world of technological advancements, displays since the first day have had their importance. From the first IBM computer to the latest smartphone, there hasn’t been any technological device that hasn’t had a need for a display to show the output or the result.

As the time has passed, just like other multimedia devices, displays have also had their share of technological enhancements. From being just a panel with lights to devices having the potential to exhibit 16 million colors, displays have improved tremendously throughout the timeline.

The hottest and the fieriest in the market now are the OLEDs, which are then followed by LEDs. LCDs have also spent some time in the display market, however, now these devices are on the verge of being overruled.

OLEDs currently rule the market as display devices. These displays do not only show a better and a richer output of colors but are also power efficient. Unlike LEDs, OLEDs do not consist of back lighting panels but use a thin layer of organic material that emits light when current passes through the display. This thin layer enables the OLED to be sleeker and much thinner than a LED. Moreover, the exclusion of back lighting panels also cuts down a great amount on the electricity bill.

OLED indeed is a complete package when it comes to power saving and a trendy outlook, however, a certain drawback in this phase of time is that the OLED screens are not being shipped properly for Tablet PCs, laptops or hybrids. The main focus at the moment for OLED manufacturers is to utilize this state of the art technology only for the bigger screens.

Back in January, the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) was domineered by OLED laptops, though, after a couple of months that same impetus is just not there. There have been either shipment issues or the company`s themselves are not interested at the moment in pursuing OLEDs for laptops and other PCs. According to the connoisseurs, OLED laptops main audiences are either gamers or multimedia professionals, which in terms of sales do not make up a big number.

Even the biggest brands have not been able to coup up with the shortages for OLED screens and some are even having problems in instilling these screens into their laptops and Tablet PCs. According to David Hsieh, Senior director of Displays at IHS “Most laptops and tablets screens deliver adequate performance with LED backlighting, and there are issues with OLEDs that need to be resolved.”

Many of the companies are also avoiding the use of OLEDs, as installing OLED panels in their laptops is quite different as compared to embedding LED panels. One other problem that was identified by Hsieh with the OLED panels was the burn-in issue. Burn-in causes the imagery to remain onto the panel even when the display is shutdown; this phenomenon is quite hazardous as it could excessively depreciate the life of the display.

Companies such as Lenovo, Dell, and even other noteworthy brands have had their share of the problem with OLEDs. Lenovo Yoga 14 inch that should’ve been released into the markets by now is experiencing delays. Dell`s Alienware 13 gaming laptop that was supposed to be released in April, is now finally released into the market. Some might think of the delays as sloppiness from brands, on the other hand, many of the professionals are uttering that the delays are due to the shortages in the distribution of OLEDs for laptops and other personal computers.

Even with such haphazardness going on in the industry, HP and Samsung were successful in releasing their Spectre x360 Convertible Laptop and Galaxy TabPro S respectively into the markets on time. However, since the trend for OLEDs is not at a rise anymore, both HP and Samsung have taken their hands off of the OLED situation. Mike Nash, HP`s vice president of the consumer experience and portfolio strategy said in January that “HP doesn't have immediate plans to introduce OLED screens across a wide range of products unless there's an application for it.”

In spite of the advantages and the pluses that OLED panels offer, OLEDs still have a long way ahead of them before they can make an impact in the laptop and PC industry. Initially, OLED panels cost a premium and in addition, this technology cannot be properly exploited until and unless there is a rich use of color, where the power saving kicks in. If there is a static color background, which is currently quite common, the benefits of OLED over LED is insignificant.

Nevertheless, www.paklap.pk believes that in the coming months, OLEDs will be taking over LEDs and other displays by the numbers. Till this happens, our online store is here to cater your needs with the hottest and the latest displays in the market.