Sampo America Expands Line Of High-Performance, Affordable Plasma Video Displays

30-Sep-02

Sampo America announced the launch of the PME-42X6 42-inch HDTV plasma display. With an NTSC tuner available as an option, the PME-42X6 features a 1024 x 1024 native pixel resolution.Featuring the Sampo's MotionDSCô Digital Processor, the fanless PME-42X6 plasma display incorporates a variety of features picture-in-picture, picture-over-picture, inverse 3:2 pulldown, discrete power on/off, built-in internal amplification and speakers, SRSÆ, and up to 1280 x 1024 SXGA PC support.""The launch of the PME-42X6 brings a new level of performance to our plasma display product line at a price that makes it an attractive display solution for the home and business applications alike,"" explained Brian Ballard, Director of Sales for Sampo America. ""As Sampo seeks to grow its industry market share among the consumer and commercial markets, we will continue to expand our offering of video display solutions to deliver exceptional performance and flexibility at a price that will undoubtedly increase the rate of adoption of plasma display technology across the various market sectors.""Sampo's PME-42X6 incorporates a feature set including: advanced digital image processing, standard DVI interface system, 3D digital comb filter, digital zoom modes, dual HD component video inputs, calibration-by-video input, direct input selection keys, BBEÆ Sound maximizer, bass extension circuitry, selectable fixed/variable audio outputs, and HDTV signal compatibility.Connectivity options for the PME-42X6 include: composite, S-video, high-definition component video, DVI and RGB inputs for computer applications, RGB output for loop-out functionality, and an RS-232 remote control port.An optional NTSC TV/CATV tuner module expands the monitor's capabilities to include cable or over-the-air television reception capabilities with convenience functions such as closed-caption decoding, favorite channel programming, channel lock, and V-Chip parental control.The PME-42X6 will be available November 1, 2002, at a list price of $4,999.For more information about Sampo America, visit www.sampoamericas.com.

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