Toshiba To Begin Shipping Its First-Ever Plasma Display Widescreen Display Is Just 3.5 Inches Deep With 550:1 Contrast!
NAB Las Vegas, April 21, 1999 - Toshiba announced at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) that it will begin shipments this month of its first-ever Plasma display panel. The 42-inch 16:9 (1.78:1) widescreen Model PD42W1 utilizes todayís most advanced flat-panel plasma technology to offer, according to Toshiba, the highest contrast ratio (550:1) of any plasma display in the industry. Measuring just 3.5 inches deep, the PD42W1 is also one of the thinnest plasma units available. ""With its incredibly crisp and detailed picture, as well as its unprecedented flexibility in placement convenience, the PD42W1 is the ultimate display device for the growing digital signage market as well as for all corporate and industrial users who want the highest quality display for any high-traffic area, including airports, corporate suites at sports complexes, retail outlets and conference rooms,"" noted Michael Littman, Toshiba National Sales Manager, Visual Systems. The display also is intended for home theatre applications. Equipped with video composite inputs and outputs, as well as S-Video and RGB inputs, the PD42W1 is compatible with NTSC, PAL and SECAM sources and allows easy connection to a PC resolution reproduced to 852 x 480. In addition, Toshibaís PD42W1 is able to display 1080 high definition signals. For total flexibility in display placement, the ultra-thin unit offers six separate installation options, including a pedestal (for tabletop use), angled and conventional wall-mounts and a wall stand. A special mobile stand provides additional flexibility in presentation display options. Additionally, the features a built-in 8-watt amplifier for easy connection to external speakers. Physical dimensions of the PD42W1 are 40-inch x 24.9-inch x 3.5-inch (WxHxD), and the set weighs just 72.8 lbs. The PD42W1 will be available at a suggested retail price of $14,995.00. For more information contact Stephen Nickerson at Toshiba 973 628 8000 x 4580.