All prices in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified.
Philips 64PP9901
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: Philips enters the HDTV market in a big way with the 64PP9901 HDTV monitor. Eliminating as many extra boxes as possible, this set includes everything you will need in a home theater except speakers. Both a digital and analog tuner are incorporated for reception of NTSC and HD broadcasts.
1080i is the 64PP9901's native format. 9" CRT's ensure maximum brightness and a built-in line doubler delivers extraordinary 480i NTSC pictures. A Dolby Digital decoder and a 6-channel amp are included, just add your sources and some speakers.
The futuristic styling makes this unit an attractive package. The inclusion of a Pronto Learning Remote is an additional $400 value.
Price: $9990
Availability: 1st Quarter 1999
Konka HDTV
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: The first manufacturer from mainland China to market their products in the U.S., showed a wide array of HD products at some amazing prices. For a mere $4200 they offer a 32" HDTV set that includes the digital signal decoder, displaying a 1080i picture. Their "digital ready" set runs around $1000 and the add-on digital set-top box should be no more than a few hundred dollars (not thousands), though no actual price or availability were disclosed.
Proton MM-3601VT TV monitor
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: Delivering 850 lines of resolution and 10mHz bandwidth, this Proton TV is ready for the fast approaching age of digital TV. The 36" monitor is designed in the 16:9 aspect ratio. Two S-video and a set of component inputs are provided for optimum performance from a variety of digital sources.
Price: $3000
Availability: April 1999
Proton PD-42UM plasma TV Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: This ultra thin 42" TV is Proton's introduction to the plasma TV market. The multi-scan frequency ranges from 24.8 kHz to 48.1 kHz, capable of supporting the DTV format of 480p.
Price and Availability: TBA
January 6 - 7, 1999
Toshiba DW65X91, DW56X91 - 65" & 56" HDTV's
Comments / Synopsis of Product: The picture quality can be attributed to the exclusive Powerfocus HD Lens System, that provides a wider diameter lens for a 65% sharper image than standard lens systems.
Key / Unique Features: Both sets accept all standard and high definition signals for a maximum resolution of 1080i. A built-in DirectTV receiver ensures both standard and high-definition DirectTV and USSS B programming.
Comments / Synopsis of Product: This new brand of TV is being dubbed WINK Enhanced Broadcasting. The WINK line of products include two tuners for picture in picture as well as new multi-window channel search.
Key / Unique Features: This 36" TV incorporates a built-in modem for instant access to broadcaster-provided program information. More than thirty national television broadcasters and advertisers are creating WINK enhancements.
Price: $1699.95
Availability: January 1999
Sony KWP65HDI Comments / Synopsis of Product: The Digital Reality Creation (DRC) brings standard definition brings standard definition video sources to near HD quality. The Multiple Image Driver (MID) takes advantage of DTV's multiple broadcasting options. Component inputs allow the highest quality connections with DVD and DSS sources.
Key / Unique Features: Capable of receiving all 18 ATSC signals, the KWP65HDI has a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio for movie formats. Two analog tuners receive analog TV signals and a 3D comb filter is employed for extreme sharpness and clarity.
Price: $11,999
Availability: Spring 1999
Sony KW34HDI Key / Unique Features: Part of the FD Trinitron Wega family, the KW34HDI is a 34" HDTV that is now available. This TV provides an extraordinary experience in super realistic images.
Price: $8,999
Currently available.
Panasonic CM-34WDM60 Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: This impressive 34" direct view (16:9) flat screen monitor is designed to minimize distortion caused by curved screens. Couple this TV with the TV-DSTD DTV set top box, and it will deliver a beautiful 1080i HDTV picture. The monitor features a built-in five speaker system to accommodate the HDTV audio standard. Obviously, component inputs are provided along with four sets of AV inputs, including three S-video inputs.
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: Philips enters the HDTV market in a big way with the 64PP9901 HDTV monitor. Eliminating as many extra boxes as possible, this set includes everything you will need in a home theater except speakers. Both a digital and analog tuner are incorporated for reception of NTSC and HD broadcasts.
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: The first manufacturer from mainland China to market their products in the U.S., showed a wide array of HD products at some amazing prices. For a mere $4200 they offer a 32" HDTV set that includes the digital signal decoder, displaying a 1080i picture. Their "digital ready" set runs around $1000 and the add-on digital set-top box should be no more than a few hundred dollars (not thousands), though no actual price or availability were disclosed.
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: Delivering 850 lines of resolution and 10mHz bandwidth, this Proton TV is ready for the fast approaching age of digital TV. The 36" monitor is designed in the 16:9 aspect ratio. Two S-video and a set of component inputs are provided for optimum performance from a variety of digital sources.
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: This ultra thin 42" TV is Proton's introduction to the plasma TV market. The multi-scan frequency ranges from 24.8 kHz to 48.1 kHz, capable of supporting the DTV format of 480p.
Comments / Synopsis of Product: The picture quality can be attributed to the exclusive Powerfocus HD Lens System, that provides a wider diameter lens for a 65% sharper image than standard lens systems.
Comments / Synopsis of Product: This new brand of TV is being dubbed WINK Enhanced Broadcasting. The WINK line of products include two tuners for picture in picture as well as new multi-window channel search.
Comments / Synopsis of Product: The Digital Reality Creation (DRC) brings standard definition brings standard definition video sources to near HD quality. The Multiple Image Driver (MID) takes advantage of DTV's multiple broadcasting options. Component inputs allow the highest quality connections with DVD and DSS sources.
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: This impressive 34" direct view (16:9) flat screen monitor is designed to minimize distortion caused by curved screens. Couple this TV with the TV-DSTD DTV set top box, and it will deliver a beautiful 1080i HDTV picture. The monitor features a built-in five speaker system to accommodate the HDTV audio standard. Obviously, component inputs are provided along with four sets of AV inputs, including three S-video inputs.