Sony announced today an expansion of its acclaimed flat-panel BRAVIA LCD line and Grand WEGA microdisplay rear projection televisions with the introduction of several new models with native 1920 x 1080 full high-definition resolution panels and HDMI inputs with 1080p capability.
BRAVIA
The line features six new models in 40- and 46-inch screen sizes, the KDL-40V2500 and KDL-46V2500, the KDL-40XBR2 and KDL-46XBR2, and at the top of the line the KDL-40XBR3 and KDL-46XBR3;plus a 32-inch set featuring 1366 x 768 (WXGA) screen resolution, the KDL-V32XBR2.The XBR3 series features three HDMI inputs with 1080p capability, a built-in ATSC tuner, PC input, two high-definition component, one S-video and three composite inputs. These two piano black XBR3 models will ship in September and be available for about $5,300 and $4,300, respectively.
In addition to the XBR3 models, the new XBR2 BRAVIA models feature the same 1920 x 1080 screen resolution, BRAVIA Engine Pro, HDMI inputs with 1080p capability and elegant floating glass design. However, these two models -- the 46-inch KDL-46XBR2 and 40-inch KDL-40XBR2 -- feature a silver bezel that can be replaced by one of five different colored bezels for custom integration into any décor.
These models also feature the same audio package, built-in ATSC tuner, PC input, two high-definition component, one S-video and three composite inputs found in the XBR3 series.
The KDL-46XBR2 and KDL-40XBR2 models will also ship in September. They will be available for about $5,000 and $4,000, respectively. The optional bezels come in five colors, including red, white, blue, black and brown.
Rounding out the XBR2 line is the 32-inch KDL-V32XBR2 model featuring a 1366 x 768 screen resolution. It is equipped with Sony's BRAVIA Engine™ and Live Color Creation, which delivers a sharp and rich picture from standard definition sources as well as high-definition. The set's narrow, two-tone black and silver bezel incorporates invisible bottom speakers with SRS TruSurroundXT™ and BBE Digital Enhancement technology.
Other features include a built-in ATSC tuner, single HDMI and PC inputs, as well as two high-definition component, two S-video and two composite inputs.
The KDL-V32XBR2 set ships in September and will be available for about $2,500.
Next in the BRAVIA line is the V2500 series, including the 46-inch KDL-46V2500 and 40-inch KDL-40V2500. These 1920 x 1080 native high-definition resolution models are equipped with two HDMI inputs with 1080p capability and the BRAVIA Engine and Live Color Creation technologies. The black bezel, V2500 models feature a space-saving bottom speaker design that helps the sets fit easily into existing AV cabinets.
Other features include a digital amplifier with SRS-TruSurround XT and BBE Digital Audio Enhancement technologies for high-quality sound, a PC input, two high-definition component, two S-video and two composite inputs.
The KDL-46V2500 and KDL-40V2500 models will ship in September for about $4,500 and $3,500, respectively.
Grand WEGA
Strengthening its position in the microdisplay market, Sony Electronics also introduced today five full 1920 x 1080 high-definition Grand WEGA rear projection models based on its Silicon X-tal (Crystal) Reflective Display (SXRD) technology. The new SXRD models feature 1920 x 1080 resolution, HDMI inputs with 1080p capability and range in screen sizes from 50 to 70 inches.
The 70-inch KDS-R70XBR2 and 60-inch KDS-R60XBR2 benefit from the refinements of Sony's three 0.61-inch SXRD chips (one each for red, green and blue color reproduction), delivering more than 2 million native pixels (1920 X 1080) for a full high-definition picture.
Video signal process enhancements include Sony's WEGA Engine HD™ system and Digital Reality Creation Multi Function Version Two Point Five (DRC-MFv2.5), high resolution video processing technology which provides crisp and clear pictures. This technology enables the digital mapping of not only conventional NTSC sources, but also 1080i HD signals.
Working with Sony's Cinema Black Pro mode, the sets deliver up to 10,000:1 contrast based on overall light levels of the original signal.
The new models are digital cable-ready with an integrated CableCARD slot and TV Guide on screen program guide. Other features include two HDMI inputs with 1080p capability, front HDMI HDV camcorder connection, and a PC input. The XBR models feature side speakers, which are removable on the KDS-R70XBR2 model.
The KDS-R70XBR2 and KDS-R60XBR2 units will ship in early fall and be available for about $7,800 and $5,300, respectively.
Offering 60-, 55- and 50-inch models, Sony's new A2000 line delivers outstanding SXRD picture quality and a new compact, bottom speaker cabinet design. The KDS-60A2000, KDS-55A2000 and KDS-50A2000 models feature the WEGA Engine system and the same 0.61-inch SXRD chips found in the XBR line, as well as such picture technologies as Cinema Black Pro that delivers a contrast of up to 10,000:1 based on overall light levels of the original source. The line also offers two HDMI inputs with 1080p capability and a front component input for HDV camcorder and PC input.
The KDS-60A2000, KDS-55A2000, and KDS-50A2000 models ship this summer for about $4,500, $4,000, and $3,500, respectively.
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