The stand has a Blu-ray recorder inside that will record your programs to a disc and will play Blu-ray films as well with no need for an external player. The recorder is able to store 12 hours of 1080p HD video to one disc using HAS AVC/H.264 compression. Using a 50GB dual layer Blu-ray inside the recorder is good for up to 52 hours on a disc. That is more programming than my DVR will hold. The TV also has a 500GB internal HDD.

That HDD can record up to 540 hours of video on its own and then shoot that video over to the Blu-ray disc. The set has dual tuners allowing it to record two shows at one time. The TV will allow the recording of SKY programming and supports internet TV capability when broadband connected. Mitsubishi uses an LED backlit panel and it has an ECO mode power saving feature and brightness sensor. The screen resolution is 1366 x 768 and it has dual HDMI inputs. The screen size is 22-inches.

Mitsubishi’s 2011 HDTV lineup includes the 640, 740 and Diamond 840 Series, and LaserVue series. The 640 series 3D DLP Home Cinema TV Series offers the most value along with high quality performance in a 73-inch screen size for $1,599.

The 740 series steps things up a bit with a built-in 3D IR emitter, wireless internet connectivity, and various TV apps. A 73-inch and an 82-inch are available for $2,099 and $3,499, respectively. A LaserVue edition for this series is available in a 75-inch size that adds Clear Contrast Screen, built-in WiFi, 4 HDMI inputs, and up to 120Hz variable smooth film motion, among other new features.

And top of the line is the Diamond 840 series that offers a 73-inch, 82-inch, and a whopping 92-inch model priced at $2,599, $4,199, and $5,999, respectively. The 840 series adds several new features including a new Clear Contrast Screen, integrated 16-speaker surround sound, Bluetooth audio, sub-woofer output, and 4 HDMI inputs.

Press Release:

Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America Introduces 2011 Line-Up Featuring Massive 92-Inch 3D Home Cinema TV

Mitsubishi’s New ‘Go Big’ Strategy Delivers Ultimate 3D Experience for Home Theater
June 01, 2011 04:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time

IRVINE, Calif.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc., the leader in large-screen television, is going big in 2011, unveiling its new 2011 television product line-up led by a massive 92-inch 3D DLP® Home Cinema TV. With advancements to its complete product line, Mitsubishi’s new “Go Big” strategy aims to make its large-screen TVs the de facto standard for immersive 3D home entertainment. New models include cinema-like DLP TVs ranging from 73- to 92-inches, along with Mitsubishi’s 75-inch LaserVue®, the world’s only laser-powered TV, which has been hailed as “…the best looking consumer-level set we have ever laid eyes on…” by Engadget. (*1)

“They want TV entertainment on an order of magnitude larger than what they’ve experienced up to now.”

“Consumers are demanding outrageously large screens with the high speed response and picture quality to transform 3D TV watching into a bigger-than-life, fully immersive experience,” says Max Wasinger, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America. “We’re responding with a new strategic focus that clearly differentiates Mitsubishi from the commoditized TV market.

“Bigger is better, especially as 3D captures the imagination and passion of consumers who want more from their TV viewing,” Wasinger added. “They want TV entertainment on an order of magnitude larger than what they’ve experienced up to now.”

For instance, Mitsubishi’s new 92-inch 3D DLP Home Cinema TV offers four times the viewing area of a 46-inch LCD TV, and DLP technology is remarkably fast, providing for a more realistic, immersive 3D viewing experience.

“Consumers are realizing that to fully enjoy 3D with eye-popping clarity and depth of field, you need size and speed,” adds Wasinger.

Mitsubishi’s large-screen 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs employ the same core technology used in the vast majority of 3D theaters, offering unparalleled 3D picture quality.

Mitsubishi’s new Diamond 840 Series, which includes its flagship 92-inch 3D DLP Home Cinema TV, comes with a range of new enhancements and upgrades. These include a new Clear Contrast Screen that mitigates ambient light through a specially-formulated screen material to deliver deep blacks, bright whites and a wide range of colors in between. Equally impressive is the Diamond 840 Series’ integrated Immersive Sound Technology (IST) 16-speaker Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound system that delivers perfectly balanced home theater audio, without the need for separate components. Paired with a wireless sub-woofer from Polk Audio, consumers can enjoy a truly unique audio system—it’s like 3D for the ears.

The Diamond 840 Series and LaserVue models offer an exciting connected TV feature, Mitsubishi’s iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad® remote control application, which will be available for free in the iTunes® store. The remote app gives consumers wireless control of Mitsubishi TVs with a touch screen interface, allowing them to change basic TV menus, switch TV sources, control multiple TVs in the home, adjust audio and video settings, and more.

Mitsubishi leverages connected TV, with wireless Internet capability featured in its 740 and 840 series, and wireless Internet built-in to the LaserVue televisions. Mitsubishi’s StreamTV™ feature, available on 740 and 840 series and LaserVue televisions, provides instant access to an extensive library of high-quality online entertainment and social media content. Choose from over 100 different streaming applications, including Vudu™ movies, Pandora®, Flickr®, Picasa™, Facebook®, Twitter™, Associated Press™, The New York Times® and more.

Also new this year is the latest energy efficient 75-inch LaserVue model that delivers gorgeous picture quality in a range of colors unmatched by any display technology, including LED. The new Clear Contrast Screen delivers blacker blacks and brighter whites along with improved overall contrast in more brightly lit environments. LaserVue, with Mitsubishi’s proprietary laser light engine, combines this incredibly pure light source for precise colors with DLP technology for razor sharp 3D and high-definition viewing. At the same time, Mitsubishi’s laser technology makes this television one of Energy Star’s most efficient: It consumes only 84.6 watts, one of the lowest watts-per-inch ratio in the industry. (*2)

Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America’s 2011 line-up, including 640, 740 and Diamond 840 Series, and LaserVue:

Mitsubishi 640 Series 3D DLP Home Cinema TV Series. Offers great value and high quality performance in a 73-inch screen size for $1,599.00. Features include:

* New cosmetic design
* Built-in 3DTV
* 3D emitter (DLP link & VESA jack)
* Plush 1080p®
* 3 HDMI inputs
* 120Hz sub-frame rate
* Advanced calibration mode
* Digital audio out
* Brilliant, bright, natural, and game modes

Mitsubishi 740 Series 3D DLP Home Cinema TV Series. A new built-in 3D IR emitter, and StreamTV with high-def and 3D movies from VUDU, as well as 100 applications for sports, news, social media and entertainment, make this the perfect model for serious TV lovers. In 73- and 82-inch screen sizes with prices of $2,099.00 and $3,499.00, respectively, features include:

The 740 Series adds:

* New built-in 3D IR emitter
* Wireless Internet capable
* StreamTV Internet media, including VUDU apps
* New TV remote with Internet controls
* iPhone, iPod Touch®, iPad remote control app

Mitsubishi Diamond 840 3D DLP Home Cinema TV Series. Headlined by Mitsubishi’s 92-inch 3D DLP Home Cinema TV, the Diamond 840 Series also includes 73- and 82-inch sizes that add the new Clear Contrast Screen for high-quality viewing of 3D and high-definition programming and content. The ultimate in large-screen home entertainment, the Diamond 840 Series includes an immersive sound technology (IST) 16-speaker Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound system and Bluetooth Audio, without adding wires and other components. Priced at $2,599.00 (73-inch), $4,199.00 (82-inch) and $5,999.00 (92-inch), features include:

The 840 Series adds:

* New 92-inch screen size
* New Clear Contrast Screen
* 16-speaker integrated IST
* Center channel mode and surround channel outputs
* Bluetooth Audio
* Sub-woofer output
* 4 HDMI inputs
* PerfectColor™/PerfecTint™
* Wired IR Input
* ISFccc

Mitsubishi L75-A94 LaserVue. A new Clear Contrast Screen, with VUDU movies and applications, this 75-inch large-screen laser TV is one of the most visually stunning consumer TVs in the world.

From 740 Series, the LaserVue adds:

* New Clear Contrast Screen
* Built-In Wireless Internet
* 4 HDMI inputs
* Variable Smooth 120 Hz Film Motion
* PerfectColor/PerfecTint
* DeepField Imager™
* EdgeEnhance
* Wired IR Input
* ISFccc

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About Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. is a US subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Tokyo, Japan. Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America manufactures and markets a complete line of display products including projectors, data wall display systems, LCD digital signage monitors and players, large-screen 3D DLP televisions and the world’s first laser TV, LaserVue®. Other products include industrial printers, photo kiosks and digital photo printers.

For additional information about Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, visit www.MEVSA.com.

LaserVue is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. DLP is a trademark of Texas Instruments. Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, iTunes, are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. ENERGY STAR® is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government. VUDU™ is a trademark of VUDU, Inc.

DeepField™ Imager, EdgeEnhance™, PerfectColor™, PerfecTint™ Plush 1080®, StreamTV™ are trademarks of Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

*See http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/23/mitsubishis-laservue-hdtv-makes-triumphant-75-inch-return-beco/
** LaserVue on mode power efficiency measures under 40mW/sq.in which is lower than any television listed in the EnergyStar TV database as of May 2, 2011. See http://www.energystar.gov
*** Features, specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice.

3D TVs will support the 3D signals known as Frame Packing 1080p/24Hz and 720p/60Hz (primarily from Blu-ray players and gaming consoles), Side-by-Side in 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/24Hz/30Hz/60Hz and 720p/60Hz, Top/Bottom in 1080p/24Hz and 720p/60Hz, and Checkerboard 1080p/60Hz. However, there may be some 3D sources that are not compatible with the TVs. In all cases: (1) 3D sources must connect to the TVs using the HDMI inputs; and (2) Active Shutter 3D glasses with matching synchronization emitter or DLP Link Active Shutter 3D glasses are required in order to view 3D content.

Mitsubishi’s 3D Home Cinema TV series uses an integrated 3D emitter that functions with special battery powered 3D viewing glasses. The pair I was donning was a super durable rubberized set used for high-volume demo purposes. For regular home use there’s a slightly more flattering alternative as well as third-party options. However, the glasses are not included with the purchase of the TV. They come in a bundled kit for $399 that includes two-pairs of glasses and a Blu-Ray Disc of 3D Disney content. You can also purchase single pairs for $149.

The minimum comfortable viewing distance is roughly 9 to 11 feet away for the 92-inch model and likely greater for those prone to motion sickness. I was able to sit about 6 feet away from the 82-inch model without any discomfort and that may have been due to the sharpness of the picture quality. The series employs the same DLP technology used in most 3D cinema screens with a 1080p resolution and 1000x faster pixel response time from a 120Hz sub-frame rate for smooth and crisp fast action scenes.

The image below of the 82-inch model gives you a better idea of just how big are these displays. The 92-inch model—not pictured—measures a whopping 4 feet tall, 6 feet wide, and almost 2 feet deep.

Connectivity features include StreamTV that lets you access the internet for various services including VUDU 3D movie streaming, Pandora, Facebook, and Twitter. The TV is Bluetooth enabled so that music can be streamed from cellphones or other Bluetooth enabled devices. The Mitsubishi TV Control app is available for download from iTunes that converts your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad into a TV remote. Future developments may allow for streaming content from your mobile devices. Other connectors include four HDMI inputs, a USB media player, and a PC/DVI port.

As for sound, the series features Mitsubishi’s Unisen 5.1 Surround Sound that consists of 16 to 18 speakers beamed separately for an immersive audio experience without requiring additional speaker components. And should you wish to add a subwoofer, it can be connected wirelessly. This eliminates the usual mess of speaker cables and wires, and should keep the missus happy.

Mitsubishi’s Director of Product Development, David Naranjo, was kind enough to talk with us and confirmed that pricing would be $6000 for the 92-inch model, which won’t be available until mid-summer. The first video below is a short interview and the second video is a demo of the Unisen 5.1 Surround Sound.

Cowboys Stadium has something better than a Jumbotron, a massive Diamond Vision display. The Diamond Vision screen is so gargantuan that it set a world record back in 2009 when it debuted in the stadium for the world’s largest HD display.

A few key facts about the screen include that the center sideline displays are 160-feet wide, 72-feet high, and have a screen area of 11,393 square feet. The gigantic screen consumes 635 kilowatts of power and weighs 1.2 million pounds. The smaller end zone screens are 1,493 square feet each. The screen is certainly very cool, just don’t call it a Jumbotron.

The resolution of the screen is 960 x 540, which is exactly half of the resolution of a 1080p screen. The model number of the screen is AA090AA01 and it uses a 16:9 aspect ratio. The screen has a 1000:1 contrast ratio and a 170-degree horizontal/vertical viewing angle. Luminance is 400cd/m2.

The screen promises a long life of 100,000 hours of use and has white LED backlighting that needs no inverter. The integrated LED driver is 9.5mm thick. The small screen can display 72% of the NTSC color gamut. The physical dimensions of the screen are 217mm W x 130mm H x 9.5mm D.

Over the weekend, Mitsubishi announced that their first modular OLED TV would go on sale later this month. They’ve chosen to go with a shiny model name for the line-up of sets. Calling them Diamond Vision may indeed be enough to attract a few customers out there. The sets feature a maximum brightness of 1,200cd/m2 — which is about twice as bright as any of the company’s currently utilized LED-backlit sets. The viewing angle is measured at 80 degrees. The TV’s display is made of individual modules, rather than being one continuous panel. The whole thing measures in at only 15.1 inches thick, and weighs a remarkable 17.6 pounds.

But, then there’s the bad news. Unfortunately, while the TV is certainly huge, it features only an 8.5 pixel density. So, while you may get the color clarity of OLED, you won’t get the high definition viewing pleasure that you’d expect on most current generation TVs. The Diamond Vision Modular OLED TV will be shown off at this year’s CEATEC, which goes on in Japan from October 5th through the 9th. The sets will indeed go on sale later this month, but Mitsubishi has been quiet on the pricing so far.

[via Ubergizmo]

But, truth be told, it’s a big TV. And no, not just the screen. The 75-inch model (L75-A91) measures in at a staggering 41.7- x 66.4- x 15-inches. It is 3D-ready, and Mitsubishi is throwing in a 3D Starter Pack, which includes a 3D emitter, 3D adapter and a remote, an HDMI cable, and a Blu-ray disc that will showcase all the awesome of Blu-ray, plus the greatness that is 3D in your living room (on a 75-inch HDTV).

The L75-A91 can also connect to the Internet thanks to StreamTV, which will get you access to Pandora, Picasa, Flickr, and other services right from your giant screen. It has a wired-IR port, 1080p native resolution, and four HDMI-CEC ports. The troubling part, is that price tag. Coming in at $5,999, which doesn’t include the $399 3D Starter Pack. Also worth mentioning: it weighs 154 pounds, apparently. So, take that into advisement.

[via Engadget]

Each set has four HDMI ports, surround sound outputs, Deep Color and x.v.Color, together with a USB input.  The 164 Series adds integrated WiFi for music and video streaming, Bluetooth A2DP support and various picture-tweaking systems, while the Diamond 265 Series gets an 18-speaker system, 240Hz picture and an optional iPhone remote control app, among other things.

The range kicks off with the 40-inch LT-40164 at $1,699, climbing all the way to $3,199 for the LT-55265.  Interestingly, despite the StreamTV branding there doesn’t appear to be any connection that we can see with the mysterious range of 3D-capable HDTVs that were spotted on Amazon earlier this week.

Press Release:

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Announces Its 2010 Unisen Immersive Sound TVs

New Edge-Lit LED Line-Up Includes Wireless Streaming Internet Media and New 55-Inch Screen Size

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. today unveiled the third generation of its one-of-a-kind Unisen™ Immersive Sound LED TVs. The 2010 line is packed with significant, new features and supplants last year’s 52-inch models with a slim, impressive 55-inch screen size. Each new premium LED TV delivers the optimal blend of superior picture performance with unparalleled immersive sound technology, providing viewers with a complete sensory experience. Unisen will allow consumers to enjoy concert quality sound in their homes without the clutter of separate home theater components. The Unisen Immersive Sound LED TV 2010 line-up will feature screen sizes ranging from 40 to 55 inches.

“We’re giving consumers the television experience of an ultra high-end home theater system, seamlessly integrated into a sleek flat panel package you can only get from Mitsubishi.”
“Our unique brand of Unisen Immersive Sound LED TVs fill a significant void in the marketplace, by providing consumers with an efficient, streamlined home entertainment experience,” said Max Wasinger, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “Unisen continues to stand out in the endless sea of flat panel TVs, by uniting beautiful LED edge-lit imagery with fully integrated, multi-speaker immersive sound technology.”

Key features for 2010

Edge-lit LED: This cutting-edge backlighting technology bends and diffuses light for a sharper, brighter image. An added bonus: The arrangement of the LEDs along the edge of the screen makes an ultra-thin profile possible. LED-lit TVs are also more energy efficient than conventional CCFL backlit LCD TVs.
Immersive Sound Technology features 16 intelligent speakers that direct perfectly balanced audio waves beside and behind the user to reproduce 5.1 surround sound and create an unparalleled entertainment experience. Through the use of an advanced algorithm, the sound technology delays the sound beams and projects them independently from the 16 speakers at varying intervals, to create fully immersive surround sound.
StreamTV™ gives viewers instant access to an extensive library of high-quality entertainment and social media content. Grab your Unisen remote and choose from over 100 different streaming applications, including Vudu movies, Pandora, Flickr, Picasa, Facebook, Twitter, Associated Press, The New York Times and more.
Integrated Wireless Internet allows for seamless connectivity to your wireless home network, to stream your favorite movies and music from the internet to your Unisen Immersive Sound LED TV.
Bluetooth Audio Streaming lets you wirelessly stream audio from any Bluetooth® A2DP device (such as an iTouch/iPhone or Blackberry) to your Unisen TV. Now you can listen to your favorite music through Unisen’s Immersive Sound Technology, and still take your playlist with you wherever you go.
All 154, 164 and Diamond 265 series Unisen Immersive Sound LED TV models for 2010 include Edge-Lit LED Backlight, Multi-Speaker Immersive Sound Technology with Variable Subwoofer Output and Center Channel Mode, StreamTV™ Internet Media, new Thin Depth Design, True120Hz, Energy Star™ 4.0 Qualified, Clear Contrast Panel, Plush 1080p® 5G 12-bit Digital Video Processing, 6-Color Processor™, 4 HDMI™, Deep Color™ and x.v.Color™, Easy Connect™, USB Media Input, and Detachable IEC Power Cord.

The MDEA 164 series is available in 40, 46 and new 55-inch screen sizes, and in addition to the features above, includes 16-Speaker Immersive Sound Technology, Built-in Wireless Internet, Bluetooth A2DP Audio Streaming, EdgeEnhance™, DeepField Imager™ and Advanced Video Calibration.

The MDEA Diamond 265 series is available in 46 and new 55-inch screen sizes. In addition to all features within the 154 and 164 series, each Diamond model includes 18-Speaker Immersive Sound Technology, True240Hz, new Thin Depth Design with Blue Light Accent, Plush1080p® 5G 18-Bit Digital Video Processing, iPhone Remote Control App, Audio Calibration Microphone, Perfect Color™, PerfectTint™, ISFccc® Advanced Video Adjustments, NetCommand, and Wired IR input.

“It’s true that, for 2010, we’re taking sound and picture quality to a higher level, but the core strength of the Unisen Immersive Sound LED TV line remains the same,” says Frank DeMartin, vice president of marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “We’re giving consumers the television experience of an ultra high-end home theater system, seamlessly integrated into a sleek flat panel package you can only get from Mitsubishi.”

All three Series pack three HDMI ports with CEC, HDMI-PC Compatibility,  and two Component/Composite video inputs.  The 738 Series (available in 60, 65, 73 and 82 inch sizes) adds in StreamTV functionality, support for a WiFi 802.11n USB dongle, and then various image processing systems: a Plush 1080p 5G 12-bit Video processor, Smooth120, EdgeEnhance, DeepField Imager, Advanced Video Calibration and Universal Remote Control.

Finally, the 838 Series (65, 73 and 82 inches) packs a 6-speaker 32W audio system, Bluetooth A2DP streaming, surround sound audio outputs and four HDMI ports, together with more unusually named video processing tech: Dark Detailer, PerfectColor, PerfecTint and ISFccc Advanced Video Adjustments.  Prices range from $1,199 for an entry-level 638 Series model to $4,499 for the 82-inch WD-82838.

Press Release:

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Announces Its 2010 Large Screen 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs

New Immersive Sound Technology and Streaming Internet Media Bolster 3D TV Experience

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. (MDEA) today announced its 2010 line-up of large screen 3D1 DLP® Home Cinema TVs, which integrate 16-speaker 5.1 channel Dolby® Digital surround sound and internet media streaming capability, delivering the ultimate 3D home entertainment experience. Offering the most 3D TVs in the industry, MDEA brings an unparalleled, immersive 3D experience home with its cinema-like 60, 65, 73 and mammoth 82-inch screen sizes.

“3D represents the highest level and most advanced form of home entertainment, and we clearly see our 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs playing a key role in meeting consumers craving for the best, most advanced 3D home theater experience.”
MDEA has been selling 3D-ready TVs since 2007, was the first to demonstrate 3D TV at retail, and has been showcasing 3D directly to consumers for over two years running. The 2010 line-up represents the fourth generation of 3D-ready TVs from MDEA. Its large screen 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs utilize the same core DLP technology that is used in the vast majority of 3D movie theaters. DLP technology is up to 1,000 times faster than LCD technology, providing for a more realistic, sharper 2D and 3D viewing experience.

“3D is a large screen, immersive experience, and we’re proud to offer consumers the most affordable line-up of 3D TVs available today, in cinema-like 60, 65, 73, and 82-inch screen sizes,” said Max Wasinger, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “3D represents the highest level and most advanced form of home entertainment, and we clearly see our 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs playing a key role in meeting consumers craving for the best, most advanced 3D home theater experience.”

Ultimate in Home Entertainment

Significant, new feature enhancements for 2010 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs include StreamTV™ Internet Media and Immersive Sound Technology. StreamTV™ enables instant access to an extensive library of high quality entertainment and social media content, featuring over 100 different applications including Vudu movies, Pandora, Flickr, Picasa, Facebook, Associated Press, The New York Times and more.

The newly integrated Immersive Sound Technology utilizes a 16-speaker 5.1 channel Dolby® Digital surround sound system to deliver perfectly balanced home theater audio, without the need for separate components. Diamond 838 models of MDEA 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs now join 3D sound with a brilliant 3D picture, for the ultimate in home entertainment.

All 638, 738, and Diamond 838 series 3D DLP Home Cinema TV models for 2010 include 3D DLP Link, Brilliant/Bright/Natural and Game Modes, Plush 1080p, 3 HDMI with CEC, HDMI-PC Compatibility, 2 Component/Composite Video Inputs, and MDEA’s exclusive 6-Color Processor™ which provides significantly more color reproduction than typical flat panel TVs.

The MDEA 738 series is available in 60, 65, 73, and 82-inch screen sizes, and offers StreamTV™ Internet Media, USB Wireless N Network Adapter Compatibility, Plush 1080p 5G 12-bit Video processor, Smooth120, EdgeEnhance™, DeepField Imager™, Advanced Video Calibration, and Universal Remote Control.

MDEA’s Diamond 838 series boasts three premium 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs in 65, 73, and 82-inch screen sizes. In addition to all features within the 638 and 738 series, each Diamond model includes 16-Speaker Immersive Sound Technology with 32W total system power, Bluetooth® A2DP Audio Streaming, Center Channel Mode, Surround Channel Outputs, Subwoofer Output, Dark Detailer, PerfectColor™, PerfecTint™, ISFccc® Advanced Video Adjustments, 4 HDMI with CEC, NetCommand, and Wired IR Input.

“With the advent of the unprecedented box office success of 3D feature films such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland, it is clear that consumers have fully embraced the large screen 3D experience,” said Frank DeMartin, vice president of marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “The thrill of 3D is to feel as though you are a part of the action, and our mammoth 82-inch 3D DLP Home Cinema TV delivers that immersive experience in the home by featuring three to four times the viewing area of a small screen 46-inch flat panel 3D TV.”

About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of premium quality 1080p 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs and Unisen™ Immersive Sound LED TVs, along with the world’s first laser TV: LaserVue®. Recognized as the world leader and innovator of large display high-definition televisions, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America builds products that lead the industry in quality, performance and ease-of-use. For additional information about MDEA, visit www.mitsubishi-tv.com.

LaserVue is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Unisen, StreamTV, 6-Color Processor, EdgeEnhance, DeepField Imager, PerfectColor, PerfecTint are trademarks of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. DLP is a trademark of Texas Instruments. Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

¹Mitsubishi 3DTVs (738 and 838 series) currently support the side-by-side 3D signal format. For support of other 3D formats, such as top-bottom and frame packing (3D Blu Ray standard), Mitsubishi 3DTVs will require the use of a 3D source device that outputs the 3D checkerboard format or a 3D source device coupled with the Mitsubishi 3D adapter. In all cases an emitter and matching 3D active shutter glasses or DLP Link active shutter glasses are required in order to view 3D content.

In order to display 3D images, Mitsubishi 3D Ready DLP Home Cinema TVs require the use of a 3D source device coupled with the Mitsubishi 3D adapter or other source devices that support checkerboard display formats for display of 3D games, 3D broadcasts from terrestrial/cable/satellite and 3D Blu-Ray disc content. In all cases an emitter and matching 3D active shutter glasses or DLP Link active shutter glasses are required in order to view 3D content.

The Mitsubishi 3D Adapter may be used to display 3D content only when connected to a Mitsubishi 3D Ready TV or a Mitsubishi 3D TV. A 3D source device coupled with the Mitsubishi 3D adapter is required to support display of 3D games, 3D broadcasts from terrestrial/cable/satellite and 3D Blu-Ray disc content.

Typical LCDs have aspect ratios of 4:3 or 16:9 on most computers and notebooks with some large screens providing a 16:10 aspect ratio. The new Mitsubishi AA192AA01 TFT-LCD module has an aspect ratio of 16:3. The company says the odd aspect ratio is designed for use in kiosks, information monitors, and gaming systems.

The screen measures 496.5mm W x 109.2mm H and has a native resolution of 1920 x 360. The module is backlit with white LEDs and has a luminance rating of 500 cd/m2. The contrast ratio for the LCD is 700:1 and the pixel pitch is 0.249. The screen supports up to 16.77M colors in 8-bit mode. Mitsubishi will ship the screen on April 1 in Europe and Asia at a price of 80,000 yen in Japan.

The downside?  It, for some unknown reason, isn’t yet compatible with Blu-ray content.  Guessing the 1.4 HDMI support is somehow supposed to alleviate that?

1080p is just a number at the end, and we’ll most likely surpass it in the future in a feasible way.  But for now, it’s nice to see this sort of next-gen development going on, perhaps even leading to the next breakthrough in video.

[Akihabara News via Engadget]

Mitsubishi has unveiled the gigantic 149-inch prototype OLED display at ISE-2010 in Amsterdam. The massive screen has a resolution of 1088 x 640 pixels with a 3mm pixel pitch. This thing may well be the best display ever for watching the Super Bowl.

The big screen has light output of 1500cd/m2 making it much brighter than the average LCD on the market today. I don’t even want to think of how expensive an OLED this size would be when a small OLED will set you back a grand or more today.

The massive screen in the stadium was created by Mitsubishi Electric and is now in the Guinness World Record books as the world’s largest HD display. The record certificate will be granted right before the Monday Night Football game that will be shown on ESPN.

The huge screen is equal to 3,268 52-inch TVs and has 10,584,064 LED lights. “We’re extremely proud of our world-class Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Vision screen,” said Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones. “We have designed everything about Cowboys Stadium to provide an unequalled experience for our fans, and this screen is the centerpiece of what we have created for them.”

The sets have built-in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, as well as an ethernet port in the Diamond Unisen models, LT-46249 and LT-52249, which allow for direct connections to the internet. There’s also available, the optional VUDU wireless accessory bridge, which allows for customers to hook their TVs up via wireless network, and download to their hearts content.

“We are always looking to elevate the large screen experience for consumers, and the Mitsubishi VUDU-integrated TVs will combine unprecedented HD program choice with unparalleled picture performance,” said Frank DeMartin, vice president of marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “Owners of Diamond Unisen Immersive Sound TVs will now have convenient access to high quality entertainment content.”

There are over 2,200 HD titles and 16,000 titles available in the movie library currently. Plus, later this month, the VUDU series on Diamond Unisen Immersive Sound TVs will offer popular internet services like YouTube, Flickr, Picasa, and Pandora. There will also be an “OnDemand” TV area, with over 80 channels to choose from for your viewing pleasure. For a limited time, owners of Mitsubishi’s VUDU integrated Diamond Unisen TVs will receive two months worth of free movie rentals or purchases (up to $50.00)*, including SD, HD, and HDX movies, allowing them to experience the extraordinary 1080p image quality and immersive Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound of the VUDU Service running on Mitsubishi Diamond Unisen TVs.

The Diamond Unisen Features combine ultra compact design, immersive sound technology and advanced video performance to deliver a complete sensory experience without the hassle of complex setup. Each model features an UltraThin Frame™ design delivering a frame measuring less than one inch, fully integrated 18-speaker Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound system featuring Dual Driver Extended Range Sound, and Variable Smooth 240 Film Motion for viewing of fast and slow moving programs. Diamond Unisen TVs feature wide color gamut backlight technology to reproduce approximately 25 percent more color than most LCD-TVs and both 249 Series models are EnergyStar™ 3.0 qualified.

MDEA has commenced shipping Diamond Unisen models to authorized retailers in the United States. MSRP for the Diamond Unisen products will be $2,599 for the 46” model, LT-46249 and $3,099 for the 52” model, LT-52249.

The projector is capable of up to 1,024 x 768 resolution and can display 60-inch images. It has a throw distance of 1.1m and is capable of 2,200 lumens of brightness. The device weighs 1.6kg and measures in at 190 x 205 x 76mm.

You’ll be able to get the Mitsubishi LVP-XD95ST starting next Monday for about $1,000. We’re not sure at this point if we’ll see this projector outside of Japan anytime soon, but we can always keep our fingers crossed.

First up, the Home Theater line got the 737 and 837 series. These feature a super thin bezel and possess 3D support for movies and TV shows in the format. The 737 line features better image processing, advanced video calibration mode and 120Hz. The 837 series, on the other hand has all the 737 does with the addition of 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs, USB and a RS-232 port. The 737-series is available in 60-inch, 65-inch, 73-inch and 82-inch versions priced at $1,499, $1,799, $2,499 and $4,199, respectively. The 837-series is also available now but in only 65-inch, 73-inch and 82-inch versions priced at $2,199, $2,999 and $4,999, respectively.

The Immersive Sound LCD TV line has been rebranded the Unisen line and now has the super thin bezel, just like the more expensive sets. Included is a 16-speaker chin mount for simulated 5.1 surround, 120Hz panels, and more. The 249 Diamond model has an IR input, a microphone and 18-bit image processing. The Unisen line will be available in May in 46-inch and 52-inch versions priced at $2,799 and $3,299.

[via TWICE]

In the demonstration, on-screen photos increase in size as a finger approached them; in a mapping application, contextual icons appeared around a location point when the finger neared it.  Two detection methods are used, with the panel switching between prioritizing sensitivity (to detect proximity) or resolution (when contact is made).

Mitsubishi claim their modifications will add minimal cost to the capacitive panel, but the company is quiet on specific applications or whether they will be licensing the technology to other manufacturers.  What they have said is that “it will first be used for our products.”  Hands-up who’d like to see this mixing it up with the rumored Apple netbook.

Technical details and BD standards of the prototype were not revealed; initial report only covered media compatibility from BD-ROM, BD-R and BD-E, as well as redbook CD and DVD optical disks, and its physical challenged in reducing the player to fit in automobile standard. Anti vibration is not mechanically damped, but is well controlled with a reduced disk runout level to 1/5 that of company’s existing products.

The company also revealed plan to commercialize the device by this year to be used in Mitsubishi Car navigation. No price or oversea release has been announced for the player at this time.

Despite we were told its availability months ago, we haven’t heard if the display has indeed shipped to paying customers. Latest update on the Laservue doesn’t help; the manufacturer has temporary hold the production of the laser TV due to a manufacturing problem. Details of the holdback were not disclosed but said the engineers are on their feet to ensure displays are back on production, at highest standards as soon as possible.

The color-accurate Mitsubishi Diamond Crystal comes a color management app for much easy and precise calibration. If you’ve been waiting on a higher resolution 26-inch H-IPS like I do, you’ll be disappointed with the new Mitsubishi; it has a resolution of 1900×1200, not any better than all color accurate 26-inch currently available.

The panel supports 12 bits LUT, 1000:1 contrast, 400 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response rate and 178 degrees viewing angles. Connectivity including DVI-D, DVI-I, a mini D-Sub 15 pin and a 3-port USB 2.0 Hub. The LCD stand has a versatile range of adjustment from tilting (45 degree), swiveling (340 degree) to height (60mm).

The Japanese release Mitsubishi Diamond Crystal RDT262WH is available in two finishes, white and black, and is scheduled to launch on February 23 at the price of 158,000 yen (~$1,768).

The ML520G54 laser diode utilizes company’s uniquely window mirror structures and ridge waveguide structures, overcome the difficulty of reproducing an accurate optical red color, to achieve a high output power of 110mW at 638nm in single lateral-mode operation. The 28% power efficiency is rated at 25°C, which in turns, contributes to the realization of a low power, yet most energy efficient and the brightest ultra-compact optical light device.

Mitsubishi will start shipping the engineering sample of the ML520G54 by February 1, 2009 at the cost of $120.

This is an especially beneficial model for those working in a classroom or small office space, as it requires a very short distance between the projector and the screen. In fact, it only requires 28-inches in space from the projector and the screen to produce an image 50-inches in size.

This projector sports a brightness of 2100 lumens, a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 1280 x 800 resolution. You can expect to pay $1,695 for the Mitsubishi WD500U-ST, however, which is a significant chunk of change for most people. Though for a business, this probably won’t be so bad.

Like most business class beamer, the compact 8×7.5-inch pico-portable projector boasts a XGA DLP 0.55″ 1-Chip DMD panel with resolution of 1024×768. Despite its compact design, the Mits can project images with brightness up to 2200 ANSI lumen and 2000:1 on/off contrast. The lamp when operates in eco mode has 3000 hours of life expectancy.

Combine the off-and-go and filter-free functions, the low maintenance projector can cut down operating costs and user does not have to worry about the over-heating issues as it has the ability to cool the projector down quickly.

Mitsubishi XD95U has a suggested retail price of $1,495 and it’s available this month.

If we’ve been having fun, then it’s perhaps almost as much of a good time as ASUS must be having this week.  Impressive financial performance for the last quarter was in no small part aided by the Eee PC series, and ASUS took the opportunity to reveal their plans for a $200 netbook in 2009.  They’ll also concentrate on their 10-inch models – such as the new 10002HA – as well as giving the touchscreen desktop Eee Top a battery and wireless peripherals.

They won’t have it all their own way, though, not if rivals have anything to say about it.  Samsung’s NC10 has finally seen its first major review and come out smelling of roses, while the upcoming Dell Inspiron Mini 12 looks like to storm the sales charts.  Meanwhile, the HP Mini 1000 – sequel to the highly-esteemed Mini-Note 2133 – has arrived and is turning out to be equally as impressive.

Elsewhere, Microsoft’s Windows 7 pre-beta has been released – check out the overview here and the preliminary netbook build here – and the company’s research arm has been showing off their SecondLight dual-display modification of the multitouch Surface.  Meanwhile Google has released Google Earth for the iPhone and, some judicious investigation has revealed, is planning Street View functionality come firmware v2.2.  In fact it’s been a good week for iPhone software: Sonos released a controller app that lets you remotely operate their multi-room audio system.

Finally, we’ve seen a great mod in the shape of an Eee PC based carputer, the launch of Mitsubishi’s incredible LASERVUE HDTV, and the first confirmed unlocking solution for the T-Mobile G1 (complete with an opportunity to win a few codes of your own).  Oh, and we tested out Iomega’s StorCenter ix2, 1TB of RAID-1 storage with super-simple setup. 

Keep reading SlashGear for the full HTC Touch HD review, the BlackBerry Bold review and one or two more developments we’re not allowed to tell you about yet…

Being a Rear Projection TV, the L65-A90 is reasonable thin measures at a mere 10.1-inch. The viewing angles of 160 degrees are rather narrow and could use some improvements. Other highlights included 1080p, 500 nits, 120Hz, x.v color and a black lacquer finish with blue diamond accent lighting. But weights at 130 pounds, the early adopter might want to consider a proper TV stand for the LASERVUE.

Video enthusiasts now can get their hands on the finest laser-driven display if they have $6,999 to spare. The company has officially rolled out the LASERVUE display at select specialty retailers nationwide.

The 3D system requires special glasses which sync with an emitter on the HDTV itself.  Demos of scenes from Star Wars were apparently “amazing”, but they might be pretty much all you can watch as even Mitsubishi admit there’s a dearth of 3D-encoded content.

Overall performance, though, has no such sting in the tail.  Colors are described as “noticeably more impressive” than the Pioneer Kuro and Sharp comparison sets, with blacks almost as good as the Kuro and, in some cases, better able to maintain the details in the scene.  $7k is a significant investment in home entertainment, but it should last you: according to Mitsubishi, because of the laser technology there’s almost zero color degradation over time.

Mitsubishi has revealed its first USB PC monitor with DisplayLink capability. The 20.1-inch Mitsubishi RDT201WDL sports a 1680×1050 widescreen resolution with ability to provide 250 cd/m2 of brightness, 900:1 of contrast and 5ms of panel response rate. The display has a view angle of 160 degree suggests it’s more likely a TN panel. The convenience of DisplayLink’s USB technology will allow multi displays expansion without the need of extra video cards. A great solution for notebook user looks to expand extra workspace with a simple cable connection. The company also said the display is equipped with energy efficient features that can shave 36 percent of energy usage compares to a traditional LCD display.

Mitsubishi has not disclosed pricing information but the display is available now in Japan.

PALO ALTO, Calif. –(Business Wire)– Oct 06, 2008 Mitsubishi Electric Corp. is now shipping its first USB PC monitor powered by DisplayLink Corp.’s innovative network display technology.

Currently available in Japan, the new Mitsubishi WIDE LCD display (model RDT201WDL) is a 20.1-inch, wide-format system that relies on DisplayLink technology to give notebook users easy access to multi-monitor computing – all through one convenient USB connection.

In addition to its integrated USB display capabilities and 1680 x 1050 resolution, the new Mitsubishi WIDE LCD display (model RDT201WDL) features a built-in Ethernet connection and a USB hub that allows users to connect a mouse directly to the monitor as well. All together, the display is a smart solution for any notebook user who wants to transform a notebook experience into a desktop experience with just one cable.

“Notebook PCs are perfect for working on a plane or train but not always so productive back at the office. The new Mitsubishi WIDE LCD display (model RDT201WDL) with DisplayLink’s USB technology helps give mobile workers the visual workspace they need with next to no hassle,” said Hamid Farzaneh, DisplayLink president and CEO. “Once again, a leading global electronics company has recognized that DisplayLink’s plug-and-play technology is the best choice for delivering exceptional performance across multiple screens.

“The collaboration helps extend Mitsubishi’s proven LCD display leadership into the fast-growing USB monitor market, while also expanding the availability of DisplayLink’s innovations in Asia.”

Besides bringing convenience and performance, the new Mitsubishi WIDE LCD display (model RDT201WDL) is a sustainability standout. Its energy-saving feature allows people to choose three levels of energy usage, depending on their requirements, and an on-screen energy meter shows how much power is being consumed, promoting awareness of power usage. When compared to traditional LCD systems, the combined power-saving capabilities of the new Mitsubishi WIDE LCD display (model RDT201WDL) can decrease energy use by up to 36 percent.

Energy consumption is further minimized thanks to the nature of the embedded DisplayLink hardware and software that efficiently drives multi-monitor computing via USB. DisplayLink research shows that connecting one additional display via USB increases power use by just seven percent. But if users install a discrete graphics solution onto their PCs to enable another monitor, power usage jumps 67 percent.

“That’s an important – and costly – difference for any enterprise aiming to lead in ‘green IT,’” said Farzaneh.

This latest Mitsubishi offering has a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution and an impressive 4,000 ANSI lumens. This projector is no slouch and features a RS-232 control port as well as a motion-sensitive anti-theft alarm.

Hulking is a word that comes to mind when describing this projector. After all, it sports digital keystone correction and automated zoom and focus. Not to mention a hefty price tag. You can expect to pay a whopping $9,995 when the FL6900U is released toward the end of October, but it may very well be worth it if you’re in the market for such a thing.

[via Engadget]

When operates at low lamp mode, the fan is running at a hushed 29DBA noise level. It also has a motorized zoom and focus function and provides varies distance of optional lenses for installers looking for more flexibility. DVI-D connectivity is supported for true HD digital-to-digital images, as well as a one year warranty on lamp and 3-year express replacement assistance and warranty. Available this month, the Mitsubishi FL6900U is selling for $9,995

[via Mits]

A little more compact, Dell launched their fourth generation Latitude E-series models, and SlashGear was in San Francisco to bring you live images.  Dell’s attempt for the headlines included 19hr battery life (on one particular model) and Instant On functionality.  All well and good, but Gateway perhaps just eases ahead in the bargain stakes with their new P-7811FX Centrino 2 gaming notebook.

As for rumors, Dell figured again with the suggestion that their upcoming ‘E’ netbook will actually be called the Inspiron 910 and launch as early as this coming Friday.  Apple also got a mention, their MacBook Air tipped for an imminent Penryn upgrade.

Chalk & cheese for NVIDIA and ATI this week, as the latter announced a top-spec new graphics card and the former some disappointing financial figures.  The ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 already has gamers salivating (and at least two companies promising liquid-cooling kits), while NVIDIA’s investors are probably less enthusiastic at the company’s first loss in five years.

It’s a similar contrast with Intel and VIA; one has a new processor announcement and the other a chipset withdrawal.  Intel’s news was to confirm the Core i7 name for their upcoming Nehalem processor, while VIA decided the motherboard chipset market is no longer for them.  They did manage to push out a new product, though; the EPIA N700 is the company’s lowest-profile Nano-ITX board yet.

Cellphone news normally gets left to our mobile sibling sites, but a few stories were too good to miss this week.  Android hit the headlines again, with the rumor that T-Mobile would be launching the first HTC handset, called the G1, in September.  Meanwhile Apple continues its vow of silence on the iPhone 3G reception issue, while blamed chipmaker Infineon denies its hardware is to blame and AT&T coyly point out that their network is running fine.

We also had a few mobile reviews and a surprise, with Sprint’s AIRAVE femtocell and Samsung’s Omnia i900 both landing on the test bench while news of the Palm Treo Pro leaked.

In other reviews, we looked at Mitsubishi’s 46-inch LCD HDTV (and came away square-eyed but impressed) as well as Iomega’s 500GB DVR Expander.  It’s billed by the company as the easiest way to add storage to your DVR, and for once the claims look to be true.  Finally, Bose’s noise-cancelling headphones got a challenge from Monster Cable’s Beats by Dr. Dre; we loved them.

Having just settled my electricity bill, however, and sobbed over every digit on the check, my favorite piece of news from the week is that IKEA are planning to sell cheap solar panels and other eco-technology.  We’ll have to wait anything from two to four years to see flat-pack, low-cost solar cells on their shelves; with power prices continuing to rise, it won’t be a moment too soon.

Mitsubishi have obviously saved the inches for the LCD panel itself, and there’s a full catalog of buzzwords to go along with it. SimplayHD, X.v.Color, Deep Color, Plush1080p, PerfectColor, Full Spectrum Color and Tru1080p Processing all get a mention, but the one they seem most proud of is Smooth120Hz Film Motion. More on that later, but it basically promises to remove jitter from fast camera moves and speedily scrolling text.

Inputs are almost as comprehensive as you might expect from a high-end HDTV, including four HDMI 1.3, two S-Video, one composite video/audio, three component video, three stereo audio and a single USB port. There’s also a set of composite video/audio outputs and a coaxial digital audio output. Since the LT-46148 has two built-in NTSC/ATSC/Clear QAM tuners, you can hook up your cable TV connection directly to either of the RF antenna inputs and it will happily tune to any unscrambled channels.

When we say “almost as comprehensive”, the two obvious omissions are VGA and ethernet. Both are surprising absences, the former as it’s generally a mainstay of flat-panel displays given that many users choose to hook up their PC, and the latter because the HDTV company the LT-46148 keeps generally has the ability to get online. Functionality varies – from basic news and weather headlines to streaming content – but with the Mitsubishi the only digital media provision is viewing JPEG photos from an attached USB memory key. The menu system is basic and there are few slideshow settings.

Of course, if your computer has an HDMI port (or you have a DVI port and use an HDMI/DVI adapter cable) you can connect it to one of the LT-46148′s four HDMI inputs. Maximum supported PC resolution is 1920 x 1080.

What the Mitsubishi has that many don’t, however, is the NetCommand Home Network Control System. That’s a convoluted way of saying infrared remote control, but it doesn’t mean the system is any less useful. Plug the IR cable into the appropriate port and, with the emitters sitting in front of any connected DVD, PVR or Blu-ray box, the supplied learning remote will control them all. That way, all that needs to be on show is the HDTV itself; everything else can be hidden away in a cabinet. Factor in some time to teach the backlit remote control all of the appropriate commands; unlike, say, some of the more recent universal remotes there’s no quick way to bypass teaching individual button presses.

Connected up, there’s a wide degree of tweaking possible to get the LT-46148′s picture exactly as you want it. From the ‘Video’ menu there are contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature (‘High’ or ‘Low’) and backlight settings, together with factory presets (Brilliant, Game, Bright and Natural). PerfectColor, which you might remember from the swathe of buzzwords earlier, offers six sliders for individual color adjustments (magenta, red, yellow, green, cyan and blue).

One thing you won’t find in the Mitsubishi is anything like Samsung’s SmartLighting (found on its recent high-end HDTVs) which can selectively shut off or boost areas of backlighting independently. That allows pixels to show deeper blacks or, alternatively, brighter areas, effectively boosting the contrast range. Blacks on the LT-46148, like with many LCDs, are more dark grey, although there’s happily only a little of the greenish tint that sometimes affects low-light pictures.

Mitsubishi’s much-vaunted Smooth120Hz Film Motion system promises to iron out the jutter you might get watching footage at 60Hz, and in practice it’s something of a mixed bag. Preloaded onto the HDTV is a split-screen demo, comparing scrolling text at 120Hz and 60Hz, and watching that example could make anyone a believer: the slower pane is painfully jumpy, the faster pane effortlessly smooth.

In real-world use, while fast camera pans can be glossed over (we found text seldom scrolls fast enough to cause a problem in the first place, even on the most chaotic of news channels) the flip-side is that Smooth120Hz can introduce artifacts of its own. They’re relatively rare, but enough for us to leave the setting switched off unless media particularly demanded it (and it seldom did). Frankly the Mitsubishi was sufficiently blur free without it.

In action, then, the LT-46148 performs strikingly well, the combination of panel size and a broad, rich and accurate palatte of colors adding up to very watchable high-definition video. A copy of Shrek was almost too vivid until we tweaked the brightness and saturation down, while the Mitsubishi made a good attempt with the gloom of Batman Begins.

Standard definition is, of course, less satisfying. Several of the Mitsubishi buzzwords describe the LT-46148′s attempt to upscale non-HD footage to as high a resolution as possible, and while they do a fairly reasonable job you’re never going to mistake it for 1080p (or even 720p).

Similarly anaemic are the speakers, a simple stereo pair with a total 20W output. Mitsubishi obviously expect buyers to slot the LT-46148 into at least a 2.1 channel amplified setup (better still, full surround sound) and, after spending this amount of money on a 46-inch screen, you’d be crazy not to. Anything primarily talk-based – the news, then, or spoken-word documentary – is passable, but we were far happier with standalone speakers added.

Budget for that, though, and most are unlikely to be disappointed with the performance on offer from the LT-46148. It’s a capable and visually pleasing HDTV, with rich (and highly tweakable) colors together with a discrete, non-distracting design. If you primarily watch dark and gloomy films then you might do better waiting for a set with LED backlighting that, as with the Samsung SmartLighting, promises deeper blacks. Anybody else, looking for a decent HDTV without too many fripperies, should have the Mitsubishi LT-46148 on their shortlist.

Measuring 46-inches in the case of the LT-46149, and 52-inches for the LT-52149, each screen is 16:9 widescreen and features CableCard, Smooth 120Hz Film Motion (which claims to remove artifacts in fast-moving HD footage), PerfectTint, SharpEdge, Deep Color, x.v.Color, DeepField Imager and a 6-color processor.  However it’s the speaker array that most people will be interested in: 16 small speakers creating the effect of surround sound.  A straightforward graphical menu makes setup easy, adjusting automatically to whatever room size is entered and where the seating is placed.

A total of four HDMI 1.3a inputs with CEC, RS232, and a USB input should sort any connectivity needs you throw at the pair, and theres GalleryPlayer software for displaying sideshows of high-definition art and photography.  Priced at $3,299 and $3,699 LT-46149 and LT-52149 respectively, Mitsubishi will begin shipping the sets in July.

Just ten inches deep, the LaserVue displays use, as you might expect, lasers rather than current LCD or plasma technology.  The benefit is segment-besting clarity and depth of field; for those technically-minded, Mitsubishi are claiming the color gamut seen in LaserVue prototypes, expressed as a percentage of B.709, has been measured at 200-percent.  Additional features include Smooth 120hz and x.v.Color, while brightness is up to around 500 nits.

Operating power is expected to come in at under 200 watts, approximately half the power of an LCD TV and a third of that of a plasma.  The 65-inch LaserVue Diamond screen will ship in Q3 2008, with the larger panel following later.  No prices have been suggested.

Mitsubishi will launch several new HDTVs this year, including three 73-inch models along with 60-inch and 65-inch sizes.  All will feature both 3D and 1080p visuals.  Meanwhile, Aspen will handle the HTPC and on-demand media distribution, including 3D content such as movies, live events, concerts and sports. 

NVIDIA’s system, unlike say WOWvx, requires the viewer to don special 3D glasses.  The GPU renders two separate views of the content, each of which is seen with a different eye. 

None of the three companies involved have suggested an availability date or price for the technology or, presumably, package of different hardware that they’ll be putting together.

Press Release:

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Announces Strategic Relationship with NVIDIA Corporation and Aspen Media Products

Mitsubishi Spearheads Complete 3D Solution for the Home

IRVINE, Calif. — June 23, 2008 — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. today announced a strategic relationship with NVIDIA® Corporation and Aspen Media Products, LLC, to provide the first complete 3D solution for the home entertainment market. For the first time ever, high-value 3D content will become available to the consumer at home in one convenient package.

“Mitsubishi, a leader in large screen HDTV, NVIDIA, a major force in the entertainment graphics market and Aspen Media Products, an innovator in media server technology, have each developed unique technologies that take us to the next level in realizing the dream of 3D home entertainment,” said David Naranjo, director of product development, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. By combining the strengths of these three market leading companies, 3D in the home is now ready to become an exciting reality.”

For years, NVIDIA’s successful GeForce FX Go series of graphics processing units (GPUs) have delivered breakthrough 3D imagery primarily for the PC Gamer. Its GeForce 3D stereoscopic technology is a driver for Windows Vista®, which renders two views for stereoscopic display systems to show depth with Microsoft® DirectX® games. The 3D stereoscopic driver is compatible with all GeForce 7 series and higher GPUs, which in turn are compatible with Mitsubishi’s 3D-ready Home Theater TVs.

“NVIDIA is extremely excited about its strategic relationship with Mitsubishi and Aspen Media Products, and is fully committed to bringing 3D technology to the home entertainment market,” said Ujesh Desai, general manager, NVIDIA Corporation. “This is an unparalleled industry first, and we are proud to play a key role in providing a complete 3D home entertainment solution to the consumer.”

Aspen Media Products focus is on the integration of best-of-breed products and services that enhance the user experience, and the delivery of best-in-class technology to marry entertainment with simplicity.

“The Aspen Media Server has delivered on-demand music, movies and other entertainment programming to the home since its introduction. Now with the increased production of 3D content such as movies, live events, concerts and sports, the Aspen Media server provides an ideal platform to deliver the latest in 3D entertainment technology to the consumer,” said John Oliver, chief executive officer, Aspen Media Products. “We are excited to work with two great industry leaders, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America and NVIDIA, to bring this amazing new solution to consumers.”

Mitsubishi’s entire product line of Home Theater TVs feature 3D-ready technology. The company continues to lead the competition with the largest Home Theater HDTV available at 73”. This year’s product line includes three new 73″ models along with 60” and 65″ sizes – all featuring thinner frames, increased brightness and 3D-ready capability. Mitsubishi’s 1080p Home Theater TVs provide unparalleled picture quality that far exceeds competitive displays, and deliver an optimal experience to enjoy the new generation of 3D home entertainment.

About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., an Official Sponsor of The PGA TOUR, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of premium quality 1080p DLP® HDTVs and 1080p LCD Flat Panel HDTVs. Recognized as the world leader and innovator of large display high-definition televisions, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America builds products that lead the industry in quality, performance and ease-of-use. For more information about Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., please visit: www.mitsubishi-tv.com

About NVIDIA Corporation

NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA) is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce® products, the professional design and visualization market with its Quadro® products, and the high-performance computing market with its Tesla™ products. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information about NVIDIA Corporation, please visit: www.nvidia.com

About Aspen Media Products, LLC.

Much like the Aspen tree becomes a forest from one seed, Aspen Media Products has grown from one idea into a matrix of best-of-breed technologies. Previously named Cutting Edge PC’s, with a focus on building Media Servers, Aspen Media now focuses on the complete Digital Lifestyle. We have spent over 8 years researching the Home Theater, Home Automation and Digital Media markets. Paying close attention to the consumer and technology, we have closed the gap in today’s digital market. We have focused on best in class entertainment, home management and control. Our Team is made up of Computer, Home Theater and Home Automation industry experts. In each area we have certified technicians and customer oriented professionals. Our partners range from Microsoft and Seagate to Cortexa, Video Giants and HAI. For more information about Aspen Media Products, LLC, please visit: www.aspenmediaproducts.com 

Big, rich images are only possible, of course, after you’ve set your new toy up, and Mitsubishi have done a good job there.  Using the fully-backlit remote it’s straightforward to tweak the motorized zoom, focus, and horizontal/vertical lens-shift, all helpful when you consider many users will be hard-installing the HC6000 (as S&V point out, it comes with an install-friendly serial connection and 12V output).  Of course, there are plenty more settings after that, enough to get it really singing in any room.

In use, S&V praise the quality with both standard and high definition media, and save particular credit for the Auto Iris mode which optimizes contrast on-the-fly.  The fact that it’s the quietest projector reviewer Brent Butterworth has ever tested doesn’t hurt either!  The Mitsubishi HC6000 is available now, and it obviously comes highly recommended.

[via AboutProjectors]

Next up, a new guy and/or company landed on the scene, the name, Van Der Led. So far we’ve heard about the new Asus Eee look alike from the company called Jisus, and then later this past week we wrote about a new cell phone watch from the same name, it’s all kind of fishy, but we’ll see. Speaking of Asus Eee-like computers, we first saw some reviews of the new HP Mini-Note coming from various sites, then later this past week we discovered that they’d gone on sale on HP’s site with an advertised ship date of April 15th. Lastly, in line with budget PC’s, Everex pushed out a new one, their MyMiniPC small form factor desktop PC that had a new version of gOS Space with the whole package being customized for MySpace users the world over.

Still on the topic of Notebooks, Toshiba released several new models including the A300, M300, P300, and U400 series’ of notebooks and extended the X205 SLI line by two new models. Toshiba also pushed out some new REGZA television sets ranging from 52-32-inches in size with most of them packing hard drives and built in DVRs as well as a ton of ports including 3 Ethernet NICs making these TV’s more connected than my computer. In other TV news Mitsubishi announced the name of its line of upcoming laser TV’s, thusly dubbed LaserVue.

In other news, Buffalo expanded their LinkStation line to include one of the first remotely portable models, it uses two 500GB laptop hard drives, a quite, small, fan-less case design, it offers up all of the lovable features of their LS line including the 1TB of storage space in a package small enough to fit in your hand. RedPost has upgraded their product lineup from the RedPost/Kit to the new RedPost SignBeta. Also, the BBC’s newest iPlayer has been expanded from the computer, to the iPhone/iPod Touch, and now to the Wii and is causing considerable network strain over in the UK leaving Internet providers looking to the BBC to cough up all or part of the estimated 831 million pounds needed to upgrade the network.

In Mobile news, we got an invite to go to an event being hosted by HTC in London on May 6th where we believe they’ll be unveiling their first Android Phone, rumored to be called the HTC Dream. Speaking of Android, we spotted a Nokia N810 that was running Android, and I must say it looked pretty amazing; hopefully they finish up the coding on the project so more N810 users can adopt the new Android OS.

Lastly in gaming news, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed got a release date of September 17th, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King has entered alpha testing. Microsoft is rumored to be working on a Wiimote-like controller for their Xbox 360 system which would be great for games much like the upcoming Star Wars title. There was also lots of news regarding Grand Theft Auto IV; the most interesting is that a shortage of the game is expected in the UK, who would have thought they’d enjoy frolicking around killing anyone and everyone in some random city.

The first laser TV from Mitsubishi is supposedly going to be a 65” model. The TV will be able to display twice the colors of standard or even current HD televisions.

The TV will supposedly be 10-inches thick, in a throwback to the good old DLP TVs, and will presumably be powered by lasers. It will also offer up 3D viewing with proper 3D glasses, that will be so badass.

[via i4u]

For video connections you get your choice of DVI or RJ45, making it an easily network-able projector. Furthermore, since its intended more for schools and businesses where things of such high value are prone to theft, there is an integrated alarm, in fact it will crank out 120 deafening decibels of sound if you move it after the key is removed.

The projector itself comes in white and costs five dollars short of a cool ten g’s. It will be available this month, and at 5000 Lumens I’d hate to be the one that has to buy the next bulb on this thing.

[via Mitsubishi Presentations]

The BZ100 has a 250GB HDD with the BZ200 doubling that. The HDD combined with the Blu-Ray recording capability mean these things can simultaneously record two digital broadcast programs in HD.

They support MPEG-4 video compression, have Digital and Analog TV tuners, HDMI, and TiVo-like support (I presume this means a similar EPG) and they also come with a standard remote alongside the programmable touch-screen one. They go on sale in Japan in May, hopefully they make it to the US at the same time or shortly thereafter.

[via Gadgetell]

The ARLEDIA got its name from the Gold-Silver (AU-AG) reflective film layer. The highly-resistant gold-Silver complex will prevent chemical oxidation and improve reflectivity, result with a better compatibility and durability optical media. Mitsubishi says the $5.50 ARLEDIA 4.7GB DVD-R has twice the life expectancy compare to a typical DVD-R in lab a testing environment of 88 degree Celsius / 80% RH.

[via impress]