Toshiba CES 2006 News - upping Samsung with 47" LCD!

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Toshiba introduces new LCD screen sizes with 1080p resolution

"CES, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Consumer Products,
L.L.C. ("Toshiba") displayed its newly expanded flat panel TV line-up at CES
2006. Exhibiting one of the most extensive flat panel TV assortments in the
industry, Toshiba continued to show its leadership with the widest offering of
LCDVD (LCD/DVD Combination TV) models available. Further strengthening the
line, Toshiba displayed two new Plasma TV models and two new 1080p LCD TV
screen sizes.
"Toshiba continues to broaden and strengthen its flat panel TV line-up
with new screen sizes and new technologies," said Scott Ramirez, Vice
President, TV Marketing. "As a leader in home theater, it has been our history
to provide high quality displays with a wide variety of consumer choice. We
now continue that flat panel TV history with 25 different flat panel TV
models, including two new step-up 1080p LCD TV screen sizes in the key 40" to
50" home theater size range."
Toshiba displayed two new High Definition Plasma TV models. The new
42HP66 (42" diagonally measured) and 50HP66 (50" diagonally measured) utilize
10,000:1 high contrast ratio panels for enhanced picture quality. These full
featured models come equipped with digital tuning (ATSC/QAM), dual High-
Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI(TM)) inputs, a PC input and a new modern
cosmetic design.
In addition, Toshiba displayed new 42" and 47" diagonally measured XHD(TM)
1080p LCD TV models. XHD LCD will be available in both TheaterWide(R) and
Cinema Series(R). They create the perfect step-up from the 720p Plasma models
and will include advanced Toshiba technology such as:

* HIGH-SPEED LCD Panel Technology (8ms or less Panel Response Speed).
Provides clean natural images from fast motion video.

* New PixelPure(TM) 14-Bit Digital Video Processing.
This new high-speed system operates at 333 MHz and provides true 14-Bit
processing for more natural images. In addition to its high bit rate,
PixelPure 14-Bit features new real speed progressive scanning,
increased dynamic range, increased sharpness, improved video noise
reduction and dynamic gamma for uncompromised picture quality.

* CableCARD(TM) Slot.
Allows reception of Analog and Digital Cable TV without the use of a
separate Set-top Box (Cable Service Required).

* TV Guide On Screen(R) Interactive Program Guide.
Easy channel navigation for Terrestrial TV, Cable TV and now DIRECTV
Set-top Box Control.

* THINC(TM) (Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection).
Home entertainment networking that allows consumers to connect their TV
to their computer and play back MP3 files and JPEG files using only the
TV remote.

* New SystemMaster(TM) ergonomic universal remote control.

Expected Availability
* Plasma
42HP66 (April 2006); 50HP66 (May 2006)

About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is a limited liability company,
owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world
leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba
America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is a pioneer in DVD and DVD Recorder
technology and a leading manufacturer of a full line of home entertainment
products, including flat panel TV, rear projection, direct view televisions,
combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products,
L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey with production facilities in
Lebanon, Tennessee. For additional information please visit
http://www.tacp.toshiba.com. "

some pictures here - http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/ces2006/

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Emsurfer

They are very nice looking sets. The 42" and 37" has already been out for several months in Japan and the 47" is due for release february 2006.

Has SONY announced their X-Series 40 and 46" 1080p displays in the U.S. yet?