April 9, 2008

10 More REGZA's From Toshiba In The Next Few Months

Toshiba has launched 10 new REGZA LCD's, highlighted by 4 high-end models, the 37- and 42-inch ZV500's and the 46- and 52-inch ZH500's. All 4 models feature 10-bit, 1080p resolution panels, 120Hz technology, x.v. Color, DeepColor, a wide 178 degree viewing angle, and both ATSC and NTSC tuners. The ZH500 models also have a 300GB internal hard disc drive, one 13W and two 10W speakers, 4 HDMI inputs, 2 USB and 3 ethernet ports, and an S-video output. The ZH500 models also both have an SD card slot, while the ZV500 models have all of the above minus the internal HDD and extra 13W speaker.The 4 high-end REGZA's are also internet-connected and Bluetooth compatible. The larger ZH500 models will be available in early May with the 46ZH500 priced at 500, 000 Yen and the 52ZH500 at 600,000 Yen.
Toshiba has also released couple of lower-end REGZA lines with "basic"features-the 32-, 37-, and 42-inch RH500 line and the 32-, 37-, and 42-inch CV500 lines. All displays feature 1080p resolution with the exception of the smaller 32-inch models, and the RH500 models all feature a 300GB ESATA HDD. They also feature 120 Hz technology, both analog and digital tuners, but only the 42-inch RH500 boasts DeepColor and x.v. Color. All models also have a variety of inputs and outputs similar to the higher-end models. The CV500 series has very similar features minus the internal HDD. The 32- and 37-inch RH500's will hit the market in early June for 250, 000 and 300, 000 Yen respectively, while the 42-inch display will come in early July for 400, 000. The CV500 series has a staggered release schedule with 32-inch model hitting Japanese shelves later this month for 160, 000 Yen, the 37-inch CV500 will see a mid-may release date priced at 230, 000 Yen, while the largest 42-inch model is expected to appear in early July for 250, 000 Yen.