FROSTY'S FUNHOUSE

For many of you, this will be one of the most interesting rides you'll probably ever go on. My life is a bumpy journey full of of chills and thrills, so jump in and buckle up. I'll be sure to supply plenty of popcorn.

Monday, August 01, 2005

The Television of My Dreams...

Sony just unveiled the first details and picture of its new Grand Wega SXRD HD television line and alll I can think about is getting one. Now, I just have to convince my wife :-) For you tech-heads out there, here are the currently known specs and pricing:

  • 50" KDS-R50XBR1 MSRP: $3999
  • 60" KDS-R60XBR1 MSRP: $4999

    Features:
    - 3 SXRD image panels (1920 x 1080 pixels each)
    - Cinema black Pro with Advanced Iris dynamic iris mode
    - Wega Engine HD video processing
    - Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction V2 upconversion
    - Twin-View Picture-in-Picture (split screen)
    - Picture settings memory for each video input
    - Non-detachable side speakers (15 watts x 2)

    Connections:
    - 3 composite video (2 rear, 1 front)
    - 3 S-video (2 rear, 1 front)
    - 2 component video
    - 2 HDMI (one with audio jacks)
    - 3 i.LINK ports (2 rear, 1 front)
    - PC input
    - 2 RF inputs (1 Antenna, 1 Cable)
    - Memory Stick slot

    Dimensions & weight
    KDS-R50XBR1: 57-1/4"W x 34"H x 18-7/8"D; 94.8 lbs.
    KDS-R60XBR1: 66"W x 39-3/4"H x 20-1/4"D; 112.5 lbs.

    Here's a sneak peak at the "ultimate" television in all of its glory:

    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=40421
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