Sony Bravia S and V series to be released soon
Entertainment giant Sony has revealed that its Bravia S, V and X high-definition-ready LCD television systems are soon to be released within the next quarter.
The S and V series will feature 32, 42 and 46-inch screens that can support up to 1080i resolutions, while the higher-end X will feature 26, 32, 40 and 46-inch that supports 1080p.
So what’s the fanfare with the Bravia technology? From techdigest:
The BRAVIA ENGINE is the technology which differentiates Sony models from the competition and promises the vivid colours and sharp images which characterises HD content; it will really be down to personal preference as to whether you prefer the effect of this processor to the technologies offered by rival manufacturers though. All but the smallest model use S-PVA technology to further enhance colour richness and extend the viewing angle to 178 degrees.
The sets will cost from US$ 1,000 for the entry-level models to US$ 3,500 for the upper end.
Sony To Stop Making CRT Televisions
You know those big heavy televisions no one likes to lift? Well, Sony is going to eventually stop making them. They have already taken the first steps towards that goal by setting forth the plan to shut down some of its CRT television assembly factories by March 2008 in order to shift its focus to the flat-screen TV business.
It should be interesting to see if other manufacturers follow suit.
Source: forbes
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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Sony to Stay Strong with New LCD TVs
Sony Corporation expects its newly-introduced light crystal display (LCD) televisions to help it continue to be a leading brand in the consumer electronics market.
Nine LCD televisions, classified under the brandname Bravia, are the first range of products that are expected to overtake cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions and compete with plasma televisions in popularity within the next few years.
Bravia is seen as the product line that bridges the gap between Sony’s CRT line called Wega and its rear projection systems called Grand Wega.
The company’s Home Electronics Network Company division senior vice-president and president of the television group, Makoto Kogure, said that LCD televisions are currently dominating sales in Japan and Europe.
The LCD televisions were developed in collaboration with Samsung, though like Sony, the Korean electronics giant also has its own line of LCD TVs.
The company is serious about LCD televisions’ presence in the market in the future, and for that, set up a high-technology factory in Inazawa, near Nagoya, to produce only Bravia products.
Currently, about 15,000 units roll out of the production plant each day. In the future, it plans to manufacture Bravia in Barcelona, Shanghai, Mexico and Malaysia.
Prices for the Bravia line will range from US$800 to US$5,000.