Westinghouse Digital Introduces The 'LCD Lifestyle' To Mainstream Consumers

21-Jan-04

Westinghouse Digital Electronics recently showcased their 47-inch LCD TV and latest product innovations at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show. The 47-inch 1.78:1 LCD TV from Westinghouse Digital, available later this year, was designed to provide the ultimate in digital entertainment, featuring 1920 x 1080 screen displays at 1080i without any scaling. It is also capable of displaying 1080p. Industry-leading 8-millisecond response time delivers clear images for fast action in motion video games, movies, and sports. An 800:1 contrast ratio delivers vivid colors and bright images even in harsh lighting conditions. Advanced color gamut to display the broadest possible range of color.ìWestinghouse Digital is leading the introduction of the LCD lifestyle to consumers,î said Douglas Woo, President of Westinghouse Digital, based in City of Industry, California. ""Our ability to supply the retail channel with large volumes of high-quality LCD TVs at industry-leading prices will change consumer perceptions about the affordability of the technology, and will accelerate widespread adoption of LCD TVs as the platform for delivering multiple digital entertainment experiences.""""We believe that LCD is the superior high-resolution display technology, and with our 47-inch LCD TV, weíre demonstrating the rapid pace of LCD innovation,"" Woo said. ""In addition, the reliability and ease of use of Westinghouse Digital peripheral entertainment devices will enable more consumers to experience the widest range of digital entertainment options--DVD movies, video games, HDTV and Internet content--on their LCD TVs.""The company will also demonstrated its complete line of affordable 15-, 20-, 27-, and 30-inch Westinghouse Digital LCD TVs, as well as digital peripheral entertainment devices such as a PVR, DVR, and LCD-TV/DVD player combo.The Westinghouse Personal Video Recorder (PVR) records up to 63 hours of broadcast, cable, or satellite television programming. The built-in hard disk eliminates the hassle of disk changing, loading and labeling. The PVR will be available in the second half of this year. The Westinghouse DVD Recorder (DVR) is the digital replacement for the VCR. The recorder can be configured to record up to six hours of video content. Consumers can create and play DVDs from television programs or other favorite personal content, including DVDs, audio, VCDs, MP3s, and even JPEG files. The DVD Recorder will be available by mid-year.The Westinghouse LCD TV/DVD Combination (TVC) is a fully-integrated digital entertainment system. Featuring a built-in DVD player, the TV/DVD combo eliminates the clutter and confusion of connecting cables. All viewing and listening selections which include broadcast television programming, DVD moves, video CDs, audio CDs, and MP3 files are operated via one simple remote control. Available in 14-inch and 20-inch screen sizes, the stylish TVC is ultra-thin and wall-mountable. The TVC will be available in the second quarter. The Westinghouse Digital Art Frame provides the ultimate option for integrating the wall-mountable LCD TV into any dÈcor. A selection of frame materials and colors enables consumers to create the perfect LCD TV accessory to add the ideal touch to any room. Framing kits will be available later this year. For more information, please visit www.westinghousedigital.com.

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