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By: Richard Del Cazzo
Web site: http://www.hdtv-hdtv.com
Enhancing one of the most comprehensive lineups of flat
panel televisions, Sony Electronics today introduced the world's
largest integrated high-definition flat panel television.
This new 42-inch flat panel televisionl, along with another
32-inch flat-panel LCD integrated HDTV are both part of Sony's
acclaimed XBR® series. The expanded flat-panel lineup
also includes a 50-inch HD-ready XS series Plasma WEGA™
TV.
These three flat panel television sets include the advanced
WEGA Engine™ system and a variety of picture enhancement
technology features that will delight the home theater entertainment
and HDTV enthusiast.
The 42-inch KDL-42XBR950 and 32-inch KDL-32XBR950 are now
Sony's largest flat panel television HD integrated LCD TV
models, expanding the company's rapidly-growing LCD category.
They both feature an ATSC/QAM compatible tuner. Unique to
the new models is the Twin View™ Picture-And-Picture
feature, which allows users to watch high-definition and analog
programs simultaneously.
"The introduction of these high-definition XBR LCD
WEGA™ flat panel television models clearly demonstrates
the rapidly increasing demand for flat-panel television and
our goal to provide the widest choice of screen sizes and
display technology," said Tim Baxter, senior vice president
of marketing of Sony's Home Products Division. "Consumers
look to Sony for the latest in television technology and outstanding
picture quality. And all three sets deliver the latest technology
and the ultimate picture performance with the Sony proprietary
WEGA Engine system."
With the two new sets, the company now offers nine LCD WEGA
flat panel television models ranging from 15-inch to 42-inch
screen sizes.
The KDL-42XBR950 and KDL-32XBR950 flat panel television
LCD models boast a wide viewing angle of 170 degrees and will
be available in January for about $10,000 and $5,500, respectively,
while the KE-50XS910 plasma TV will be available this winter
for about $10,000.
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