Samsung Displays Largest Plasma & LCD Widescreen HDTVs

30-Oct-02

Samsung showcased at CEDIA EXPO 2002 the largest LCD (liquid crystal display) TV, the 40-inch LTM405W, and the largest plasma display, the 63-inch HPL6315.""Samsung is serious about the consumer flat-panel digital display market, and we are committing a multi-million dollar advertising campaign to support our product lineup,"" said Jonas Tanenbaum, National Marketing Manager for Samsung Electronic America's Visual Display Group. ""By breaking the 30-inch barrier for LCDs with a 40-inch model and by reaching the 63-inch mark for plasma displays, Samsung is reinforcing its reputation as a technology innovator and demonstrating our prowess in producing the best digital display products for the home theatre market.""Samsung's HPL6315 63-inch plasma TV features a sharp picture image on a large, sleek display that is 3.5 inches thin. The HPL6315 is a high-definition DTV monitor that offers 1366 x 768 pixel resolution and auto-pixel shift to prevent ""burn-in."" The viewing angle is said to be 160 degrees, and contrast ratio and brightness are rated at 500:1 and 450cd/m2, respectively. Pedestal stand and wall-mount accessories are available. A two-year warranty is also offered.Samsung's 40-inch LTM405W LCD TV is only 2.2 inches thin. The unit utilizes Samsung's new ""Neo,"" style intended to blend with home decors. The viewing angle is said to be 170 degrees, and brightness and contrast ratio are rated at 500cd/m2 and 600:1, respectively. The LTM405W is a full-featured, 16:9 widescreen HDTV monitor (1080i, 720p, 480p), a PC-compatible display, and a video monitor for standard-definition sources. The LTM405W features a DVI-I connector, which supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). In addition to a PC/Picture-in-Picture (PC/PIP) function, the set features dual-NTSC tuners. Samsung's 40-inch LCD TV also features Virtual DolbyÆ Surround. Speakers can be attached or used on their own stands for tabletop applications.""Samsung views the flat-panel category as a fast growth segment, and we're going to storm the LCD TV market,"" Tanenbaum added. ""The 40-inch model demonstrates the reach of our competency in this area, as well as our goal to make LCD TVs an accessible option for consumers this year.""The HPL6315 will be available for an MSRP of $19,999.99, while the LTM405W will be available for an MSRP of $9,999.99. Both models will be shipping this fall.For more information about Samsung Electronics America, visit www.samsungusa.com.

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