LG Gold Plated 71″ Plasma TV
LG was reported to have been showing off at CeBit the most expensive TV the world has yet seen. The LH-C643 home theatre system features a 71-inch plasma display and 24K gold-plated body. It’s not exactly a new model, though, having been introduced mid-2005. With a price tag of 80 million Korean Won (about US$ 82,500) and a limited production (only 1,000 units), you’d have to have a lot of cash stashed in the bank and good connections in your addressbook to get one, not to mention a spacious living room.
But this golden beauty would have you become the envy of the entire neighborhood.
What else could we expect from a company formerly known as Lucky Goldstar.
NEC launches PlasmaSync 61XR4 HDTV
For those into having the biggest television on the block, there will probably be very few people that have a 61 inch High Definition ready plasma, especially one with an amazing 870:1 contrast ratio and a 160-degree viewing angle, but that is what you will get if you go ahead and pick up the NEC PlasmaSync 61XR4. Though to get it you will be dropping a very heavy load of cash for the screen real estate as the television will set you back around $11,500 US.
Now, when you are done clutching your chest in pain, think about all the cool features you get as the 61XR4 comes with no less than seven connectivity options including Composite, S-Video, VGA, dual Component, and dual HDMI ports. Split-screen and picture-in-picture options are available, with PAL, SECAM, NTSC, and ATSC on board.
It looks as though you should be able to walk into the stores and get them now in both the US and Europe.
Source: Infosync World
Sony FWD-series LCD and Plasma Displays for Business
Sony Electronics today introduced several new LCD and plasma flat-panel professional displays that offer businesses both big and small advanced networking and display capabilities.
The redefined FWD-32LX1R, FWD-40LX1 LCD and FWD-50PX2 plasma models offer improved engineering from their predecessors and are designed to fit a variety of businesses ranging from small retail shops to large hotels. The new models will also incorporate connectivity options, providing easy to use advanced networking solutions.
The 32-inch FWD-32LX1R and 40-inch FWD-40LX1 LCD displays deliver 1000:1 contrast ratio providing outstanding image quality. Both models also incorporate S-LCD panels which produce exceptional black level reproduction and drastically improves gradation.
Each display can be controlled remotely with Sony’s current BKM-FW32 Network Management Card or recently introduced BKM-FW50 Network Media Card via Ethernet. The BKM-FW50 networking card also has the ability to remotely control multiple displays, as well as transmit movies or still images.
At 40-inches, the FWD-40LX1LCD panel fits easily into most hospitality-standard dressers. As a result, guests are given a better viewing experience without the added expense of a major room renovation. This model also has a 178/178 degree viewing angle, a key feature for conference room space.
Both new LCD models incorporate the Sony WEGA Engine™ system, a digital processing system that reduces video artifacts that can result from those analog/digital conversions.
“These are significant upgrades to our professional display category” said Tak Inagaki, general manager of Sony’s Display Marketing group. “Our diverse lineup and networking cards expand application-based solutions. They make digital signage easy and affordable for businesses of all sizes.”
Sony’s new FWD-50PX2 model is a stylish 50-inch plasma display with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and more than 60,000 hours of life. The display has both DVI-HDCP and dual option slots. Additionally, it features picture-in-picture, advanced video wall and optional network connectivity, making it ideal for a digital signage applications in office lobbies or reception areas. It also has a built-in digital amplifier and optional speakers.
The LCD models, the FWD-32LX1R and the FWD-40LX1, feature Sony’s new elegant bezel or flat design and are available in three colors: pearl white, crystal silver and frosted black. The FWD50PX2 plasma has a new flat finish available in silver or black.
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Samsung’s 80-inch Plasma for a mere $150,000
So how much is too much? How big is too big? Is 80 inches of pure plasma goodness for $150 grand too big and too much? I don’t think so.
From Engadget:
So Samsung is busting out the largest purchasable plasma display for those of you with 150 grand burning a hole in your pocket and a really, really large wall to put this in front of. They’re targeting artsy institutions but we just know somebody is going to be watching the super bowl on this baby come February—so feel free to invite your friendly neighborhood Engadget staff member, okay? We really don’t need very many excuses to desire an 80-inch plasma, (let’s think: 80-inch? Check. Plasma? Double check.) but just in case you did need some greater purpose behind your longings, how about the fact that it does 1080 HD capability and has a 2000:1 contrast ratio? Yeah, okay, you get back with us on that.
*sarcasm* I am sure I will be able to afford one of those soon */sarcasm*
New HDTVs from Dell
It looks like Dell is going to release some new high definition displays and PC Mag has the details on them.
The smaller of the two runs in at 32″ and is an LCD TV. IT has a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and 16ms response time.
The other is a 50″ plasma display with a 8000:1 aspect ratio. Both televisions have a stand, and speakers.The 32″ LCD TV, better known as the W3201C will retail for $1,799, and the Plasma, a.k.a. the W5001C, will retail for $3,799.
Panasonic Announces 8th Generation Plasma Series
Panasonic is introducing six new displays in its 8-series of professional television panels. Four of the new models are high-definition panels (the 65-inch TH-65PHD8UK, 50-inch TH-50PHD8UK, 42-inch TH-42PHD8UK and 37-inch TH-37PHD8UK) and two are standard definition panels (the 42-inch TH-42PWD8UK and 37-inch TH-37PWD8UK).
There are three interchangeable slots in the 42-inch, 50-inch, and 65-inch models and two open slots in the 37-inch panels that allow for customizable terminal boards. The larger displays can also be positioned vertically to show portrait images. The 8-series can display in 1080p/i, 720p, 480p/i and 576p/i. The 8-series high definition plasmas have a 3000:1 contrast ratio and the widescreen units feature a new Real Black Drive System to produce high-level dark area contrast and a Deep Black Filter for high contrast in bright rooms.
Suggested retail prices of $1,895 and $2,095 have been set for the standard sets and can vary from $2,995 to $15,495 for the High Def. units.
All sets are available now except for the 65-inch unit, which will ship in October.
Panasonic Plasma Price Drops
The more the price of a good Plasma or LCD drops, the more likely I am to buy it…someday. Panasonic has recently confirmed that to mark the occasion of being the market learder in Plasma televisions, it will drop prices to make them even more appealing. With the new pricing, a 42-inch plasma from Panasonic will run just under $2,000 for the first time.
Starting September 1, Panasonic will reduce the suggested retail prices of its Plasma TVs by an average $500. “Plasma has become the standard against which all other TVs are measured,” said Andrew Nelkin, vice president of Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company’s Display Group. “And we are very pleased to be at the front of the plasma movement. Panasonic Plasma TV represents a very attractive proposition for consumers — superb color and picture quality in a large screen flat-panel TV at much more affordable prices.”
source: prnewswire.com