Digital Home Thoughts: Mitsubishi Intros New DLP and LCD TVs

"Mitsubish Digital Electronics America has announced a slew of new DLP and LCD high-definition televisions—seven new models in each category—and announced a nama for its new laser-powered television technology: LaserVue. "Because Mitsubishi has focused on large-format televisions for more than two decades, we have a unique understanding of our customers wants, needs and expectations from their HDTVs," said Mitsubishi Digital Electronics VP of marketing Frank DeMartin, in a statement. "Our new 2008 HDTVs are a direct result of listening to our customers, and we have delivered multi-dimensional products that will take their viewing experience to a new level." The new DLP models will range from 60 inches to a whopping 73 inches in size, and all feature 1080p resolution, a new thin-frame design with a blue light accent, improved brightness, and the company says they're 3D-ready."

The new DLP models should be available in April with prices ranging from $1,799 for the 60-inch WD-60735 to $4,699 for the 73-inch Diamond WD-73835. On the LCD front (which I care about so much more because I prefer LCD TVs to Plasma TVs), Mitsubishi has announced seven new 1080p models ranging from 40 to 52 inches. Then there was the announcement of the Laser powered TV which is quite intriguing. Mitsubishi claims the technology produces twice the color range of current HDTVs, along with a tremendous depth of field and purity of display capable of delivering a true 3D picture, while using about half the power of a typical LCD TV (and one third the power of a plasma display). The company expects LaserVue-powered displays to go on sale in the third quarter of 2008.