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Plasma
LG Electronics showcased its Plasma TV adopting MPEG4 HD decoder and DVB-T tuner during IFA 2007. The TV is compatible with European HD DTV.
DIVX and LG have launched the DivX certified Time Machine TV Series both in Plasma and LCD versions, that includes three LCD models, the 47LB5RE, 42LB5RT, 37LB4RT and two plasma models, the 50PB4RT and 42PB4RT. These TVs deliver remarkable image and audio quality for digital content using much less bandwidth than regular analog devices. The series also features a built-in 80GB hard disk drive for Time Shift function and recording, USB 2.0 port for backing up recorded content and MP3, JPEG and DivX playback capability. LG’s DivX -certified Time Machine TV Series is now available in Europe, China and throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Pioneer comes back with a new plasma TV called the KURO. The displays are divided into two version; the Pioneer Kuro and the Elite Kuro. The 42-inch Pioneer Kuro sports a 1,024 x 768 resolution panel, four independent HDMI 1.3 inputs, a built-in CableCARD slot, advanced PureCinema with 3:3 pulldown, and tweakable settings, while the 50-inch Pioneer Kuro comes with a 1,365 x 768 resolution. The Elite Kuro versions add the Home Media Gallery, and provide ISFccc calibration. Pricing and availability info are currently unavailable.
The Samsung new 50 inch SPD-50P91FHD plasma display is touted as the first Bluetooth capable full HD plasma TV in the world. The display has True Black Panel for an improved full HD image and a Cinema Screen Mode, which utilizes proprietary technologies including Ultra DayLight, Natural True Color, and Real motion studio. The Samsung SPD-50P91FHD retails for a hefty $4,600.
Via Newlaunches
According to Digitimes, LG will offer a 60 inch Plasma TV with a wood casing in Korea. The 60PT1 will be produced in limited quantities (only 1,000 units) and will be available in March this year. No word yet on pricing.
Via Digitimes
You’d only need $4,199 to get this brand new 1080p Plasma from Samsung called HP-T5084. This 50 inch plasma TV is the first plasma from Samsung, which features a true high definition resolution of 1920 x 1080. In addition, the company will also launch the 58 inch version for $5,199 in September.
Via Fosfor Gadgets
LG’s 55-inch 55PB2DR feautres built-in PVR functionality, which enables pausing, recording and replaying TV programs for two hours after the original broadcast.” Other features include 1366 x 768 native resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 cd/m2 brightness, dual HDMI ports, and a FireWire port. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. Via Engadget.
The PDP-5000EX from Pioneer supports 720p/1080i/1080p HD and provides 1920 x 1080 resolutions. This 50-inch plasma TV includes 3000:1 contrast ratio, 1000:1 cd/m2 brightness, and two HDMI ports. It supports “PUREBLACK Crystal Layer” and “PURE Drive 2 HD Signal Processing” technologies that provide enhanced picture quality. TrustedReviews wrote a review of this plasma TV. More details on specifications after the jump!
Via TrustedReviews.
If you need high-end plasma TV, you might need this Hitachi’s newest plasma. The 55 inch Hitachi 55PD9700 plasma features 1366 x 768 native resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 cd/m2 brightness, two HDMI ports, an SD card slot, and PC-input. Its price tag is US$4500.
Via TrustedReview.
