Toshiba Bolsters TV Line With Full Flat-Panel Lineup

12-May-03

Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. announced that it has expanded its new line of flat-panel televisions for 2003. The flat panel lineup includes the 14-, 20-, 26-, and 32-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions, as well as the new 42-inch plasma television model.""Toshiba's new flat-panel TV lineup clearly addresses the growing, yet varied demand for thin TVs. Whether it's for a living room home theatre, a den, or a kitchen, we have it. In addition to superb True HD picture quality, we have truly differentiated our widescreen models with beautiful new 'arch' cosmetics that certainly say best-in-class,"" said Scott Ramirez, Toshiba Vice President of Marketing. ""To Toshiba, flat panel is just another television category, and we are confident that we can achieve market share that mirrors our success in both SuperTubeÆ and projection TV.""The 14VL43U and 20VL43U have a panel resolution of 480p (640 x 480) and a contrast ratio of 400:1.The wide LCD models, the 26HL83 and 32HL83, have a panel resolution of 1280 x 768 and a contrast ratio of 500:1. Toshiba's new plasma model, the 42HP83, has a panel resolution of 1024 x 768 and a rated contrast ratio of 1,000:1. The Toshiba 26HL83, 32HL83, and 42HP83 models feature many of the exclusive Toshiba technologies that are found in its CRT-based TV sets, such as DVI inputs, Toshiba's CrystalScan HDSC, CableClearô DNR+ video noise reduction, Cinema Mode (3:2 pulldown detection and processing), color temperature control, color detail enhancer, HD Dynamic Contrast, and movie and sports modes.The wide flat-panel models feature a new arch design. Both the 14VL43U and the 20VL43U feature a space-saving, tilt-panel design. All of Toshiba's flat-panel sets can sit on a table or be mounted on a wall. The 32- and 42-inch models also have optional matching floor stands.In addition to the MTS stereo/SAP with dbxÆ noise reduction, the full flat-panel line features SRSÆ WOW. All of the widescreen models have Virtual DolbyÆ Surround.Convenience features include the new HD Window Multiscan POP and an illuminated A/V universal remote control that can operate up to six components.Toshiba's 14- and 20-inch models are currently available at retailers nationwide with an MSRP of $799.99 and $1,499.99, respectively.Other Toshiba Flat Panel models are scheduled to arrive at retail in September.26HL83, $3,299.9932HL83, $4,499.9942HP83, $6,999.99For more information about Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc., visit www.toshiba.com/tacp.

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