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By: Richard Del Cazzo
Web site: http://www.hdtv-hdtv.com
Sony WEGA TV: Sony is celebrating the 5th anniversary of
the industry-leading FD Trinitron Sony WEGA TV line and commemorating
five decades of innovation and leadership in the television
industry.
In 1998, Sony boldly changed the television landscape by
introducing the industry's first flat screen CRT television,
the FD Trinitron WEGA. By creating a flat screen CRT, this
breakthrough technology delivered outstanding corner-to-corner
picture performance with enhanced contrast and brightness.
Since its launch, more than 40 million Sony WEGA TV sets have
been sold worldwide.
"As the legendary leader in the television category,
Sony has always taken great pride in innovative new trends
that benefit the entire industry," said Tim Baxter, senior
vice president of marketing in Sony Electronics' Home Products
Division. "Since its introduction five years ago, the
FD Trinitron Sony WEGA TV has revitalized and redefined the
direct view television category."
Today, Sony stays true to its award-winning heritage by
offering more than 60 television models across a variety of
display technologies, including Grand WEGA™ LCD-based
rear projection, flat panel plasma and LCD Sony WEGA TV DTV
models that elevate the viewing experience and answers consumers'
savvy demands.
"In just five short years, the Sony WEGA TV family
has evolved to become the foundation for all of our innovations
in digital television," Baxter added. Sony is offering,
without question, the broadest range of display options available
today."
- In 1998, Sony introduced the industry's first flat-screen
CRT direct view set, the FD Trinitron Sony WEGA TV in 32-
and 36-inch models;
- In 1998, Sony introduced the first integrated widescreen
HDTV, a 34-inch 16:9 FD Trinitron Sony WEGA TV;
- In 2001, Sony unveiled the world's largest flat screen
CRT, a 40-inch FD Trinitron Sony WEGA TV;
- In 2001, Sony announced its 50-inch XBR widescreen Grand
WEGA LCD-based rear projection TV;
- In 2002, Sony launched its first consumer plug-and-play
Plasma Sony WEGA TV models (32-, 42-inch) with built-in
NTSC tuner and speakers; and
- In 2003, the first flat-screen 30-inch XBR LCD Sony WEGA
TV was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show.
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