Mitsu to roll out new TVs up to 82"

[bandphan]

the press release....
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Announces Its Large Screen

2009 Home Theater TVs with 3D-Ready Technology


New Line-up Offers Incredible Picture Quality and Exceptional Value

and Includes World's Largest 3D-Ready TV at Giant 82" Screen Size

IRVINE, Calif. - April 8, 2009 - Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. (MDEA) today announced its new Home Theater TV series for 2009, offering a larger than life, vivid viewing experience and includes 3D-Ready1 viewing technology – a feature becoming more in demand among consumers as 3D content production continues to increase. In addition to 3D-Ready, the new Home Theater TV product line features a solid offering of large screen sizes including an impressive 82" model. All eco-friendly MDEA Home Theater TVs are highly energy efficient, consuming approximately one-half the operating power of similarly sized flat panel TVs.

"Based on current economic conditions, consumers are looking for products that marry high quality with significant value, and TVs are no exception. Our new Home Theater TVs provide unparalleled picture performance and value, and are the best performing displays for large screen entertainment," said Frank DeMartin, vice president of marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. "We view Home Theater Television as a growth category, and our new 2009 line-up provides larger screen sizes, new technology enhancements, and notable efficiency in operating power consumption, which is becoming a prominent factor that consumers now consider when making a TV purchase."

Best in Large Screen Entertainment

MDEA continues to lead the competition with the largest Home Theater TVs available. The new 737 Series will include the all-new 82" 1080p model along with 60", 65" and 75" screen sizes - all featuring 3D-Ready viewing technology. The models will also include Smooth 120Hz™, New Advanced Video Calibration Mode, JADE Activity Based User Interface, Improved DeepField™ Imager, SharpEdge™, Video Noise Reduction, UltraThin™ Frame and Mitsubishi's Exclusive 6-Color Processor™ which provides significantly more color reproduction than typical flat panel TVs. All models are EnergyStar™ 3.0 qualified.

The MDEA 837 series boasts three premium Home Theater TV models ranging from 65"to 82", offering consumers outstanding picture performance with the ability to take advantage of the 3D-Ready capability. All of the Home Theater TVs are highly energy efficient and are EnergyStar 3.0 qualified offering another layer of value with each model consuming approximately one-half the operating power of similarly sized flat panel TVs, at around half the price. Other features include PerfectTint™, 4 HDMI 1.3a, Dark Detailer™, NetCommand®, USB Media Input, ISFccc Certified, and RS-232C Interface.

"As the home theater market continues to flourish and the cinema space continues to embrace 3D, we clearly see MDEA's 3D-Ready Home Theater TVs playing a key role in meeting consumers craving for the best and most advanced home theater experience," said David Naranjo, director of product development, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. "MDEA's is clearly keeping pace with this increased demand and our new line-up of Home Theater TVs offer consumers the opportunity to bring 3D into their own home to enjoy 3D movies and games."

3D-Ready Redefines Home Theater Experience

MDEA's entire Home Theater product line re-defines the large screen entertainment category by offering 3D-Ready viewing technology. Mitsubishi is committed to making 3D a reality in consumer's homes worldwide and over the past several years, MDEA has worked closely with leading technology and content providers to develop the most compelling 3D experience for consumers, particularly for 3D gaming and movies.

Availability and Pricing

MDEA's Home Theater TV models are available now. Retail pricing is as follows:

737 Series

WD-60737 - $1,499.00 WD-73737 - $2,499.00

WD-65737 - $1,799.00 WD-82737 - $4,199.00

837 Series

WD-65837 - $2,199.00 WD-737837 - $2,999.00 WD-82837 - $4,999.00

 

[GlocksRock]

Just when I thought I wouldn't have to upgrade my tv since I had the biggest one, they go and make an 82"... And to top it all off, it's reasonably priced too... How much longer will there be a market for RP tv's?

 

[bandphan]

How much longer will there be a market for RP tv's?

I dont see the market bearing fruit to much longer for RPTVs

 

[Now Slappy]

Bandphan, you say they're available now. Do you know where?

 

[bandphan]

Bandphan, you say they're available now. Do you know where?

They will be shipping within the 3q this year(aug), some series faster than others...

 

[Now Slappy]

Damn, I was hoping you were going to say "you'll see 'em on Amazon within the week". LOL

I was going to buy one of the 73" diamonds but I may wait now for the 82". Decisions, decisions...

 

[AVRat]

Yeah, I read something recently that Samsung is out of the RP market.

 

[GlocksRock]

If Samsung is out, then that only leaves Mitsubishi, and who else? I think the DLP sets are the best value in HDTVs, but so many people want a thin flat tv they can mount on the wall. The only advantage I see to LCD, Plasma, LCoS, etc... is that they don't need lamp replacements every few thousand hours. But with the amount you save on the tv, it's not really that big of a deal, plus they don't make reasonably priced 65+" flat panel tvs yet. Let me know when I can get a 70" Plasma for around $2000 and I will go get one to replace my DLP.

 

[Now Slappy]

If Samsung is out, then that only leaves Mitsubishi, and who else? I think the DLP sets are the best value in HDTVs, but so many people want a thin flat tv they can mount on the wall. The only advantage I see to LCD, Plasma, LCoS, etc... is that they don't need lamp replacements ever few thousand hours. But with the amount you save on the tv, it's not really that big of a deal, plus they don't make reasonably priced 65+" flat panel tvs yet. Let me know when I can get a 70" Plasma for around $2000 and I will go get one to replace my DLP.

And see those are my thoughts exactly.

I'd love to get a projector but with the ambient light in my house it doesn't make it practical. I have a 73" Mitzu now and I don't want to go smaller just to be able to mount it on the wall. Not to mention, pay an extra two grand just for the privilege.

 

[bandphan]

Honeywell has an 80+ lcd due out this year, no specs or pricing.

 

[Now Slappy]

The more I think about the new 82" Mitzu, the more I fell like Veruca Salt...


....is that wrong?

 

[jostenmeat]

If Samsung is out, then that only leaves Mitsubishi, and who else? I think the DLP sets are the best value in HDTVs, but so many people want a thin flat tv they can mount on the wall. The only advantage I see to LCD, Plasma, LCoS, etc... is that they don't need lamp replacements every few thousand hours. But with the amount you save on the tv, it's not really that big of a deal, plus they don't make reasonably priced 65+" flat panel tvs yet. Let me know when I can get a 70" Plasma for around $2000 and I will go get one to replace my DLP.

And see those are my thoughts exactly.

I'd love to get a projector but with the ambient light in my house it doesn't make it practical. I have a 73" Mitzu now and I don't want to go smaller just to be able to mount it on the wall. Not to mention, pay an extra two grand just for the privilege.

The best value with DLP/RPTV comes with size for the dollar. But, let's be honest, it's not performance for the dollar. I can hardly care less about wall mounting, or thinness. I would get a plasma based on performance alone if I didn't use a FP.

Even the very bottom of the line Panasonic plasma outperforms any DLP RPTV that I've ever seen.

Just making a point. Would you really choose a 50" DLP over a 50" plasma? Of course not.

BTW, my parents have a DLP. My brother has both a DLP and plasma.

 

[ricks778]

I would like to know what happened to the LazerVue TV's Mitsubishi was going to come out with? Those sounded really good

 

[bandphan]

I would like to know what happened to the LazerVue TV's Mitsubishi was going to come out with? Those sounded really good

They did and had a very high failure rate.

 

[GlocksRock]

The best value with DLP/RPTV comes with size for the dollar. But, let's be honest, it's not performance for the dollar. I can hardly care less about wall mounting, or thinness. I would get a plasma based on performance alone if I didn't use a FP.

Even the very bottom of the line Panasonic plasma outperforms any DLP RPTV that I've ever seen.

Just making a point. Would you really choose a 50" DLP over a 50" plasma? Of course not.

BTW, my parents have a DLP. My brother has both a DLP and plasma.

Of course I would take the 50" Plasma over a 50" DLP any day, but a 50" plasma isn't priced beyond what I can afford. I can get a brand new 73" DLP for around $2000, even a 65" Plasma costs over $4000. I knew when I got my DLP that it didn't have the best picture quality, but I wanted a BIG tv. But for my bedroom tv, I have a 46" lcd that looks absolutely gorgeous, and I couldn't be happier with it, plus I got a really good price on in it since it was a refurb.

 

[itschris]

Until flat panels get larger and cheaper in those upper sizes, I think Mits will do well. I think most people buy their tv too small. I know several people now who've bought 40 to 50 inch LCD's and Plasmas who still don't feel they have that theater feeling. Yes, it's great for watching the news and what not, but you don't get the enveloped feeling you have with the larger screen sizes. For me, I thinik 60" is them minimum I'd ever want for a theater setup. I have my 65 which I sit about 10 or so from and I think it's fine... though 70+ would be even better. I almost bought the 73" model but though it's be too big and had difficulty find a cabinet that would work in the room. The screen size would be fine but the furniture is too big. Now... if they it was 73" flatscreen, I'd be all over it.

 

[bandphan]

Until flat panels get larger and cheaper in those upper sizes, I think Mits will do well. I think most people buy their tv too small. I know several people now who've bought 40 to 50 inch LCD's and Plasmas who still don't feel they have that theater feeling. Yes, it's great for watching the news and what not, but you don't get the enveloped feeling you have with the larger screen sizes. For me, I thinik 60" is them minimum I'd ever want for a theater setup. I have my 65 which I sit about 10 or so from and I think it's fine... though 70+ would be even better. I almost bought the 73" model but though it's be too big and had difficulty find a cabinet that would work in the room. The screen size would be fine but the furniture is too big. Now... if they it was 73" flatscreen, I'd be all over it.

They are flat screens up to 82" and a starting price that is affordable for the size. The question comes is motion blur and color spec going to be issues.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I would say that my Mits DLP looks every bit as good as my Panny plasma or my LG LCD....

The best value with DLP/RPTV comes with size for the dollar. But, let's be honest, it's not performance for the dollar. I can hardly care less about wall mounting, or thinness. I would get a plasma based on performance alone if I didn't use a FP.

Even the very bottom of the line Panasonic plasma outperforms any DLP RPTV that I've ever seen.

Just making a point. Would you really choose a 50" DLP over a 50" plasma? Of course not.

BTW, my parents have a DLP. My brother has both a DLP and plasma.

 

[Now Slappy]

The best value with DLP/RPTV comes with size for the dollar. But, let's be honest, it's not performance for the dollar. I can hardly care less about wall mounting, or thinness. I would get a plasma based on performance alone if I didn't use a FP.

Even the very bottom of the line Panasonic plasma outperforms any DLP RPTV that I've ever seen.

Just making a point. Would you really choose a 50" DLP over a 50" plasma? Of course not.

BTW, my parents have a DLP. My brother has both a DLP and plasma.

Point taken jostenmeat. I have a 42" Panny plasma in my bedroom that's great, but for my living room I want something bigger and if I save a couple of thousand while I'm at it...why not?

My 73" Mits is just over ten years old. I think it may have been their first 73" HD model. (I'd have to check the model # because I'm not sure.) My Panny plasma is light years ahead of it in PQ and it's so old it doesn't even have a single HDMI input.

What I'm trying to say, poorly and long winded I may add, is that any platform that I choose to go with will be a huge step up in PQ for me.

 

[AVRat]

Heh eh, my big @ass CRT is going on 14 yrs and it doesn't even have component connections. Oh the quandry when I upgrade!?