Sony Debuts Its First 26-Inch LCD WEGA TV And Expands Flat-Screen Lineup

15-Sep-03

Expanding its flat-screen television lineup, Sony Electronics introduced two additional LCD WEGAÆ models. The KLV-26HG2 model marks the company's first 26-inch widescreen flat-screen TV, while the new 21-inch KLV-21SG2 offers a 4:3 aspect ratio. The two new models feature a Memory StickÆ media slot for JPEG still image and MPEG-1 video playback, side A/V inputs, and a new, contemporary side speaker design. Additionally, the KLV-26HG2 is HDTV-ready, while the KLV-21SG2 can accept and display a 1080i and 720p signal through its component video input. ""The introduction of these LCD WEGA models demonstrates the increasing demand for flat-panel television and our aim to provide the widest choice of screen sizes and display technology,"" said John Revie, Director of Marketing for Sony Electronics' Home Products Division. ""These new TVs join a growing family of LCD WEGA models that are ideal for space-conscious entertainment lovers seeking high-quality TV performance, without sacrificing style."" Sony has included proprietary picture technologies in this G2 series, including: - Direct Digital II circuitry, which optimizes incoming the video signal to minimize video artifacts for cleaner signal processing - Digital Reality CreationÆ MultiFunction circuitry, which bit maps (upconverts) any NTSC source - Sony's proprietary LCD Panel Driver to improve fast-action, motion picture quality while minimizing image blur Another digital processing technology incorporated is CineMotionÆ reverse 3:2 pulldown circuitry. The new sets boast a viewing angle of 170 degrees. The widescreen KLV-26HG2 model has a native resolution of 1280 x 768 via a WXGA LCD panel, and features SRSÆ WOWô audio. The KLV-21SG2 model is equipped with an XGA panel, offering 1024 x 768 native resolution. The two new models join an LCD WEGA flat-panel TV family that includes five previously announced models (KLV-15SR1, KLV-23HR1, KLV-21SR2, KLV-23HR2, and the KLV-30XBR900) ranging in screen size from 15 to 30 inches. The KLV-26HG2 and 21-inch KLV-21SG2 LCD televisions will be available this winter for about $3,300 and $1,700, respectively. For more information, visit www.sony.com.

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