ViewSonic recently launched a new series of LCD TVs, including 32-, 37- and 40-inch models, all of which feature a built in high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), according to the company. HDMI is a connection format that supports digital video and audio transfer through the same cable. The company is now offering its 32-, 37-, and 40-inch LCD TVs in the Taiwan market priced at NT$42,900 (US$1,284), NT$59,900 (US$1,793), and NT$79,900 (US$2,392), respectively. The new models feature a screen resolution of 1366×768, a brightness of 500cd/m2 and response time of 8ms, according to the company.
ViewSonic began marketing LCD TVs in Taiwan in the first half of 2005 and has a current product line that includes 20-, 30- and 32-inch models. The company’s local LCD TV shipments averaged about 3,000 units per month in the third quarter, according to ViewSonic. LCD TV sales are expected to account for 5% of the company’s worldwide revenues this year, the company added.
Via – Digitimes