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By: Richard Del Cazzo
Web site: http://www.hdtv-hdtv.com
Expanding its flat screen tv lineup, Sony Electronics today
introduced two additional LCD WEGA® flat screen tv models.
The KLV-26HG2 model marks the company's first 26-inch widescreen
flat screen TV, while the new 21-inch KLV-21SG2 in the 4:3
aspect ratio delivers outstanding picture performance using
proprietary technologies.
The two new flat screen tv models feature Memory Stick®
media slot for JPEG still image and MPEG1 video playback,
side A/V input for easy hook up to a PlayStation® videogame
console or Handycam® camcorder and sport a new, contemporary
side speaker design. Additionally, the KLV-26HG2 flat screen
tv is HDTV ready, while the KLV-21SG2 can accept and display
a 1080i and 720p signal through its component video input.
"The introduction of these LCD WEGA flat screen tv
models demonstrates the increasing demand for flat panel television
and our aim to provide the widest choice of screen sizes and
display technology," said John Revie, director of marketing
for Sony Electronics' Home Products Division. "These
new TVs join a growing family of LCD WEGA models that are
ideal for space-conscious entertainment lovers seeking high-quality
TV performance, without sacrificing style."
Setting Standards with Proprietary Technology
- Direct Digital II circuitry, which optimizes incoming
video signal to minimize video artifacts for cleaner signal
processing;
- Digital Reality Creation® MultiFunction circuitry,
which bit maps any NTSC source (DVD, VHS, DBS, Cable, etc.)
to create a picture that rivals high definition resolution;
and
- Sony's proprietary LCD Panel Driver to improve fast-action,
motion picture quality while minimizing image blur.
Another digital processing technology incorporated is CineMotion®
reverse 3:2 pulldown circuitry that optimizes playback of
film based content. The new flat screen tv sets boast a wide
viewing angle of 170 degrees further ensuring a brilliant
image display, even at wide viewing angles.
The widescreen KLV-26HG2 model displays vivid colors across
the screen with 1280 x 768 pixel resolution and a WXGA LCD
flat screen tv panel for remarkable clarity. With 170-degree
vertical and horizontal viewing angles and audio features
such as WOW™ SRS® Audio effect, the KLV-26HG2 delivers
accurate images and superior audio reproduction at both the
low and mid-level frequency.
The KLV-21SG2 model is equipped with an XGA flat screen
tv panel, offering 1024 x 768 resolution to provide exceptional
images on the unit's 4:3 aspect ratio screen.
The two new flat screen tv models join an LCD WEGA flat-panel
TV family that includes five previously announced models (KLV-15SR1,
KLV-23HR1, KLV-21SR2, KLV-23HR2 and the KLV-30XBR900) ranging
in screen size from 15 to 30 inches.
The KLV-26HG2 and 21-inch KLV-21SG2 LCD flat screen tv will
be available this winter for about $3,300 and $1,700, respectively.
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