June 18, 2008

Sony's BRAVIA KDL-32J1 32-Inch LCD Set The Most Efficient Around

sonybraviaje1-lg(2).jpg Sony claims their latest BRAVIA 32-inch LCD flat panel is the greenest of all green 32-inch LCD TV's. The new BRAVIA KDL-32J1 uses only about two-thirds of the power a similar screen would use, culminating in a 70% savings in energy use over the course of a year. It's done using more efficient fluorescent backlights and screen filters that allow more existing light to pass so less tubes are needed to create the same level of brightness as a similar LCD set. Interestingly, the KDL-32J1 is also made of predominantly recycled materials including leftover plastic, styrofoam, and optical film, making the new Sony set almost completely recyclable once its life is over.

As for specs, the Sony KDL-32J1 features 720p resolution, a 2500:1 contrast ratio, 24p True Cinema, analog and digital terrestrial tuners, a couple of both HDMI and component video ports among others, and both pink and silver color options. This LCD set will hit Japan first of course, on July 25, priced at 150, 000 Yen. This would be a ridiculously expensive set if were ever to hit the US at this price--it's equivalent to about $1390 is US currency.

Via Sony Japan