Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Mitsubishi bows super slim rear projection television



On the eve of the 2007 CEDIA Expo in Denver, Mitsubishi on Tuesday introduced two new lines of SuperSlim LCD and DLP HDTVs.
Featuring the company's low profile UltraThin frame, hidden speakers and a minimalist design, the SuperSlim lines were designed to deliver HD performance in the tightest of installation spaces.
Need proof? Mitsubishi's 46-inch SuperSlim LCD is only 42 inches wide and takes up less space than an ordinary 42-inch plasma.

The SuperSlim DLP models incorporate that same frame along with lighter weight components and a smaller overall footprint. All of the new models support 1080p and include Mitsubishi's x.v.Color color processing capabilities.
Mitsubishi's SuperSlim LCDs are available in screen sizes from 40-52 inches at MSRPs ranging from $2,499 to $5,299. The SuperSlim DLPs range from 57-73 inches and $1,999 to $4,699.


My first instinct was to make fun of Mitsubishi for pioneering cutting edge rear-projection televisions. Given the dominance of flat panel, a cutting edge RPTV is kind of like a really cutting edge buggy whip.


But this is actually pretty cool. I'm a believer in having lots of tools in the toolbox, and the more video technologies we have in the marketplace the better. There are going to be clients and installations for whom these technologies make more sense.

I'll definetely give them a close look when the CEDIA trade show opens tommorow, and report back.

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