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  • noun A microscopic electronic display system.

Etymologies

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micro- +‎ display

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Examples

  • DLP is the last survivor of the "microdisplay" projection TVs, that also included LCD and LCOS techologies.

    Original Signal - Transmitting Gadgets 2009

  • As part of a restructuring announced on Friday that will see it exit the LCD TV business in the U.S., Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America MDEA is essentially putting all its TV eggs in the rear-projection-TV basket: The company will focus on rear-projection DLP microdisplay in the very largest screen sizes, all with 3D capability.

    Mitsubishi exits LCD TV business in the U.S. 2011

  • In a statement issued to announce the move, the company said MDEA's goal is to "reclaim our position as the 'large screen' company" by focusing on microdisplay projection sets and laser-backlit Laservue TVs in screen sizes 73-inches and larger.

    Mitsubishi exits LCD TV business in the U.S. 2011

  • Perhaps surprisingly, rear-projection microdisplay TVs still account for about 3 percent of all big-screen sales, Quixel said, despite Mitsubishi being the sole remaining supplier.

    Plasma TVs: "We're not dead yet..." 2010

  • Perhaps surprisingly, rear-projection microdisplay TVs still account for about 3 percent of all big-screen sales, Quixel said, despite Mitsubishi being the sole remaining supplier.

    Plasma TVs: "We're not dead yet..." 2010

  • Its just-unveiled 2009 TV lineup features a new premium series of LCD TV models and four new rear-projection microdisplay DLP TV sets, including an 82-inch behemoth.

    Mitsubishi's 2009 TV lineup: A new LCD TV series, and even new rear projection sets 2009

  • Its just-unveiled 2009 TV lineup features a new premium series of LCD TV models and four new rear-projection microdisplay DLP TV sets, including an 82-inch behemoth.

    Mitsubishi's 2009 TV lineup: A new LCD TV series, and even new rear projection sets 2009

  • The new microdisplay sets are much thinner than the bulky projection TVs of old, so you don't have to sacrifice floor space in the interests of frugality.

    Jumbo HDTVs with budget price tags 2008

  • During a CES press event that was long on theatrics but short on details, Mitsubishi unveiled its much-awaited — and oft-delayed — rear-projection microdisplay TV that uses a laser light engine, instead of a conventional UHP lamp.

    CES 2008: Mitsubishi Unveils LaserTV 2008

  • One of the few remaining companies to sell plasma, LCD, and rear-projection microdisplay HDTVs, Samsung didn't have much news at its press conference, but things should get interesting on the exhibit floor.

    Flat-panel TVs take center stage 2008

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