Zenith Introduces First HD Plasma Displays With Integrated HDTV Tuners

13-Jan-03

The first high-definition plasma display panels (PDPs) with integrated HDTV tuners were announced by Zenith Electronics Corporation at the 2003 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).The new 50- and 42-inch widescreen integrated HDTV PDPs headline the company's broadened family of plasma displays for 2003--thin, flat displays that also include all-new 60-, 50-, and 42-inch widescreen PDP HDTV monitors. All told, Zenith's 2003 PDP line comprises ten models, representing an unprecedented array of choices in screen sizes and features.The new widescreen integrated HDTV PDPs--the 50-inch model P50W38 and 42-inch model P42W38--incorporate Zenith's latest-generation ATSC receivers that receive and decode terrestrial HDTV broadcasts without an external set-top box, as well as a built-in NTSC tuner for reception of high-quality standard-definition analog programs. Perhaps even more significant, the models also showcase a new, more vibrant display panel boasting true XGA resolution, exceptional peak brightness of 1,000 cd/m2, and a minimum contrast ratio of 1,000:1. Zenith's Intelligent Image Scaling, using Oplus Technologies' Rembrandt chip and Faroudja/Sage microprocessor technology, further enhances picture quality. Additional features include DVI inputs and attractive new two-tone cabinets.The 2003 PDP line includes two 60-inch widescreen HDTV monitors including a high-altitude model, two 50-inch widescreen models (an integrated HDTV and an HDTV monitor), five 42-inch widescreen models (an integrated HDTV, an HDTV monitor, and three EDTV (enhanced-definition television) monitors including a high-altitude model), and a 40-inch 4:3 EDTV monitor.The new 42-inch PDP HDTV monitor also features a true XGA panel with high-brightness and high-contrast capability. This model, as well as the integrated PDP HDTVs, are planned for second-half 2003 availability. A 37-inch EDTV PDP, which earned a 2003 CES Innovations 2003 award, also is being considered for introduction later in the year.Zenith PDP models available now are the 60-inch P60W26P and P60W26H widescreen HDTV monitors at a suggested price of $14,999, the 50-inch P50W26B widescreen HDTV monitor at a suggested price of $9,499, the 42-inch P42W22B and P42W22H widescreen EDTV monitors at a suggested price of $4,499, and the 40-inch P40V22 and P40V24 EDTV monitors, both at a suggested price of $4,999. For more information about Zenith Electronics Corporation, visit www.zenith.com.

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