Toshiba Expands Line Of Flat Panel Televisions

Toshiba's Full Line-Up Of Plasma, LCD and LCDVDô Includes New Sizes And More Options In Flat Panel TV

25-May-05

Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (""Toshiba"") announced a significantly expanded 2005 flat panel line-up at its line show in New Mexico. With 19 flat panel TVs, ranging from Plasma to LCD to LCD with built-in DVD (LCDVD), Toshiba is demonstrating its commitment to delivering Toshiba's picture quality and size choices in flat panel TV. In addition, Toshiba introduced the new SoundStripô speaker system. This new system creates a space-saving and cosmetically pleasing design by eliminating the extra space of traditional side or bottom speakers. Featuring models in both the TheaterWideÆ and Cinema SeriesÆ product lines Toshiba now offers one of the industry's most comprehensive selections of flat panel TVs, and the industry's largest selection of LCDVD.  ""With flat panel TV models from 14"" to 50"", Toshiba's extensive 2005 line- up provides every conceivable option for the consumer,"" said Scott Ramirez, VP, Marketing. ""Moving the category forward, our industry leading line-up of eight LCDVD combo models provides the ultimate in convenience, and integration into any home decor."" Toshiba boasts one of the widest arrays of flat panel TVs in the industry, including screen sizes ranging from 14 to 50 inches measured diagonally, with a selection of widescreen Plasma, widescreen LCD, widescreen LCDVD combo and standard (4:3) LCD. To ensure the highest possible picture quality, Toshiba will incorporate its next generation PixelPureô AT Digital Video Processing into most of its widescreen HD flat panel models. PixelPure AT (Adaptive Technology) will deliver the consistently high quality picture expected from Toshiba TVs.AT includes:-- Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing-- Adaptive MPEG Processing-- Adaptive Contrast Enhancement-- Adaptive Color Enhancement-- And more ...All widescreen HD models will also include HDMIô digital inputs for uncompressed, pure digital video, and CableClearÆ DNR video noise reduction which reduces video noise for a clean, crisp image. In addition, all Integrated HD flat panel TV models include a CableCARDô slot, TV Guide On ScreenÆ and Toshiba's new Channel Browser system, which brings the Back Button to the TV. Cinema Series Flat Panel Toshiba kicks off its 2005 Cinema Series line up with its new 50HPX95 (50"") and 42HPX95 (42"") Integrated HD Plasma TVs, featuring 720p True HD panel resolution. These new models feature Toshiba's new SoundStrip Speaker System, enabling improved sound quality, and a more modern and compact design. The 42HPX95 and 50HPX95 Plasma TVs also come equipped with a PC input, and IEEE1394 (DTVLink) for connection to an optional Symbioô HD Recorder. The Cinema Series Plasma models will include a revolutionary new feature called THINCô (Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection). This home entertainment networking feature allows consumers to connect their TV to their computer and playback MP3 files and JPEG files, using only the TV remote. In the LCDVD category, Toshiba announced the new 32HLX95 (32"") and 37HLX95 (37"") Integrated HD LCD TVs with built-in DVD. These TVs feature 720p True HD panel resolution, CableCARD Slot, TV Guide On-Screen, dual HDMI digital inputs, and a PC input. Other features include SRSÆ WOWô for enhanced sound quality, as well as Digital 3DYC Comb Filter, Cinema Mode (3:2 Pull Down), Color Temperature Control, HD Dynamic Contrast, and Movie and Sports modes.TheaterWide Flat Panels Toshiba announced several new additions to its TheaterWide line including a robust offering of Integrated HD LCD TVs. Toshiba announced the 27HL95 (27""), 32HL95 (32"") and 37HL95 (37"") which offer a new cosmetic design and come equipped with a wide array of features including a PC input. The TheaterWide line also includes the 20HL85 (20""), 23HL85 (23"") and 27HL85 (27"") HD Monitor LCD TVs. All sets offer a panel resolution of 720p True HD. The 20"" and 23"" models also feature a 15-Pin D-Sub (VGA) Input for use with a PC. Toshiba's TheaterWide flat panel TV line also includes an enhanced definition (ED) 4:3 model -- the 20DL75 (20""). The LCDVD additions in TheaterWide include the new 27HLV95 (27"") Integrated HD LCD TV and the 23HLV85 (23""), 20HLV85 (20""), and 17HLV85 (17"") HD Monitor models, all with built-in DVD player. These sets offer 720p resolution and come equipped with HDMI(TM) inputs. Rounding out the line-up is the 4:3 14DLV75 (14"") combo. Toshiba also announced the new 50HP95 (50"") and 42HP95 (42"") Plasma televisions. Both Integrated HD Plasma televisions will feature the SoundStrip Speaker System, a panel resolution of 720p True HD, and come equipped with CableCARD slot, TV Guide On Screen, and a PC input. In addition, Toshiba introduced its first 480P Plasma model -- the Custom Series 42DPC85 True Monitor ED Plasma display. The 42DPC85, which also includes Toshiba's SoundStrip speaker system, provides an option for consumers who use a cable box or satellite receiver for tuning. Pricing and Expected Availability Cinema Series 32HLX95 (July 2005, $2,999.99); 37HLX95 (August 2005, $3,999.99); 42HPX95 (August 2005, $3, 999.99); 50HPX95 (September 2005, $5,499.99) TheaterWide 14DLV75 (Available Now, $549.99); 17HLV85 (June 2005, $799.99); 20DL75 (May 2005, $699.99); 20HL85 (June 2005, $899.99); 20HLV85 (June 2005, $999.99); 23HL85 (June 2005, $1,199.99); 23HLV85 (July 2005, 1,399.99); 27HL85 (June 2005, $1,499.99); 27HL95 (July 2005, $1,799.99); 27HLV95 (July 2005, $1,999.99); 32HL95 (July 2005, $2,499.99); 37HL95 (July 2005, $3,499.99); 42DPC85 (September 2005, $1,999.99); 42HP95 (August 2005, $3,499.99); 50HP95 (August 2005, $4,999.99).