Mitsubishi Electric will release the MR2 3D TV Series in the Japanese market. Available in 40-inch, 46-inch and 55-inch models, these 3D TVs are DLNA compatible and provide access to any media you may have on your network including Japanese’s finest VOD services. What makes the Mitsubishi MR2 3D TV Series more special is that it has a built-in Blu-ray recorder, a 1TB of hard disk drive and a USB HDD recording. The Mitsubishi MR2 3D TV Series will be available in Japan at the end of October 2011 for 230,000 Yen($2,994) upwards. [Akihabara]
Sharp is ready to release two Elite LED LCD TVs in the US market. The 60-inch Pro-60X5FD and 70-inch Pro-70X5FD are designed to provide a superior picture quality to other LCD TVs currently on the market. A unique combination of features and technology developed specifically for Elite televisions deliver deep black levels, depth of color, high brightness and smooth images to achieve an astonishing picture. Both the Pro-60X5FD and Pro-70X5FD incorporate the proprietary RGB+Y technology, which adds a yellow sub-pixel to the standard red/green/blue color palette. This technology creates higher brightness using less power and more accurately depicts vivid yellows and vibrant golds. The RGB+Y technology also makes possible Precision Color Plus, four sub-pixels composed of smaller dots, creating more than 8 million dots per screen for a much smoother, more appealing detailed image. The 60-inch model retails for $5,999.99, while the 70-model is priced at $8,499.99. [Akihabara]
LG Electronics has finally released the 47-inch 47LW9800 and 55-inch 55LW9800 3D HDTVs in the South Korean market. Both ultra slim HDTVs feature the full LED technology, LG’s True Motion 480Hz and passive 3D glasses. These 3D HDTVs also support LG’s Magic-Motion remote control, LG’s Smart Board, a web browser and Wi-Fi connectivity, giving you the possibility to stream media from your smartphone or computer wirelessly to your TV. No word on pricing at this moment. [Akihabara]
Changhong has started selling its new PDP TV in France. The Changhong P50F738 is a 50-inch PDP (Plasma) HDTV that offers a 1366 x 768 resolution, a 5,000:1 contrast ratio, two HDMI ports, a couple of USB ports and basic USB Recording features with Time Shift. The Changhong P50F738 50-inch PDP HDTV is priced at 499 Euro or around $718. [Akihabara]
The Toshiba REGZA 32BC3 will be released in the Japanese market in September 2011. The new HDTV features a 1,366×768 IPS panel with a 1,100:1 contrast ratio, a digital TV tuner and USB recording features. What makes the Toshiba REGZA 32BC3 special is that it has a Power Saving button on its remote, which is capable to reduce the TV’s brightness up to 75% without image quality loss or any other kind of image degradation. The Toshiba REGZA 32BC3 HDTV is priced at 65,000 Yen or around $826. [Kakaku]
The Century ME-SW24TV1B 24-inch LED-backlit TV is now available in Japan. Priced at 29,800 Yen ($368), this Full HD LED TV provides a 280cd/m2 brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and a 5ms response time. The Century ME-SW24TV1B comes equipped with an HDMI out, S-Video, a pair of 3 Watts speakers and a couple of remote controllers. [Century]
LG today introduced the EzSign TV (42LD452B) 42-inch Hybrid TV in South Korea. Designed for schools, offices, cafes, restaurants and hospitals, the monitor features an easy-to-use interface to help you manipulate data and information that you need to display. Advertisements, information and broadcast contents can be arranged on the same screen to attract attention and deliver specific messaging to your customers. [Akihabara]
LG Electronics is ready to release the DM50D 3D Cinema TV in Europe. The 50-inch 3D TV comes with a DTV tuner that supports MPEG4, DVBC, DVBT and other digital TV broadcasting signals. What’s more, the LG DM50D also has an HDMI port, so you can connect it to your 3D Blu-ray player or gaming console. The LG DM50D 3D Cinema TV will be available in Europe next week. No word on pricing at this time. [Geeky Gadgets]
LG has announced the availability of the MX235D Cinema 3D TV/monitor in South Korea. The 23-inch Full HDTV comes with a pair of 5W speakers, a USB port, MP3 file support and an on-board 2D to 3D conversion. Folks in South Korea are able to purchase the LG MX235D Cinema 3D HDTV for 480,000 Won ($443). [Akihabara]
Mitsubishi will launch the REAL Engine LCD-22BLR500 22-inch HDTV in the Japanese market. This all-in-one HDTV comes equipped with a digital TV tuner, a 500GB HDD and a Blu-ray player/burner with AVCREC support. The Mitsubishi LCD-22BLR500 also features an SD card slot, a USB port and an Ethernet port to give you access to most Japanese VOD services including Tsutaya TV. The Mitsubishi REAL Engine LCD-22BLR500 will be available in Japan next month for 100,000 Yen or approx. $1,239. [Mitsubishi]
