HP ships its new line of LCD and Plasmas

Andre Yoskowitz
17 May 2007 13:45

On Thursday, computer giant HP began shipping its new line of HDTV LCDs and plasmas. The new line includes HP's first ever 1080p "direct-view" LCD sets.

The 42-inch LC4276N and 47-inch LC4776N can both achieve the full 1080p HD resolution and have an advertised 1,200:1 static contrast ratio. Each has 3 HMDI ports as well as a VGA connector and a RS232 port. The suggested retail prices are $1900 and $2500 respectively.

In the new line are two new 720p sets, the LC3272 and LC3772, which are 32 and 37 inches, and include the same ports. MSRP are $899 and $1,199 respectively.

Also included is two new plasma displays. The 42 inch PL4272N has a "wide-pixel 1024x768 resolution and a brighter 10,000:1 contrast ratio while the premium PL5027N adds a true 1366x768 panel and the same improved contrast." The MSRP on those two TVs are $1,399 and $2,099.

Source:
Electronista