Sanyo's weatherproof LCD TV: the 42-inch 42LM4WPN

Sanyo's been on an LCD run of late, busting out a 7.1-inch 1080p edition, only to now take things outside with its weatherproof 42-inch LCD TV. The 42LM4WPN sports the IP56 weather resistance approval, and also sports an anti-reflective, tamper-resistant glass to show off those sparkling HD signals even when pummeled with streams of water. The set boasts a 1,366 x 768 resolution, 500 cd/m2 brightness, 800:1 contrast ratio, 178-degree viewing angle, 8-millisecond response time, and a lightweight aluminum frame to boot. On the rear, you'll find inputs for VGA, HDMI (HDCP-compliant), RGBHV (BNC), component, composite, audio out, and even an RS-232 serial port. The display also plays nice with Sanyo's PJ-NET organizer, which allows the display to be used as a network monitor, "using your internet browser to monitor and control" its properties without any additional software. While there's no set release date or pricetag associated with this rugged beauty just yet, we're hoping Sanyo opens up the flood gates around CES.

[Richard Vialoux @ Nov 29th 2006 7:51PM]

Now all they need to do is release a 'WiiMote-proof' set for those WiiSports bowlers who get a little out of hand when they play.. :)

[oki @ Nov 29th 2006 8:36PM]

would it work in a pool?

[Kai @ Nov 29th 2006 8:51PM]

I am so putting this in my shower.

[MR @ Nov 29th 2006 8:53PM]

I'd rather see a wii-proof LCD TV..

[gig @ Nov 30th 2006 8:57AM]

sweet, I can mount this outside on my patio and then someone can steal it! :D

[mrbeachbum @ Nov 30th 2006 10:18AM]

This is pretty slick!

On the other end of the spectrum though, if anyone is interested in a 17 inch LCD monitor for their PC, PC Connection has one for $69.95 after rebate!!!

Here is the link:

http://www.pcconnection.com/ProductDetail?Sku=7131919&SourceID=[21000000000105039]