Mitsubishi launches eight 1080p LCD HDTVs

Ok, ready for the onslaught? Mitsubishi is rolling out a load of HDTVs today, starting with no less than eight thin-frame (i.e. low-profile bezel) 1080p LCD HDTVs. Ready? Here we go:

133 series 1080p sets include the 40-inch LT-40133 ($2699), 46-inch LT-46133 ($3399), and 52-inch LT-52133 ($4499), and feature x.v.Color, PerfectColor, Easy Connect, and three rear HDMI 1.3 Inputs. (The 40-inch 134 series LT-40134 ($2899) also features PerfecTint, and adds NetCommand and a side HDMI 1.3 port.)

144 series sets include the 46-inch LT-46144 ($3899) and 52-inch LT-52144 ($5099), and also feature PerfectColor, a component side input, and Smooth120Hz for 120Hz refresh rates.

244 series sets include the Diamond LT-46244 ($4499) and Diamond LT-52244 ($5699), and feature Smooth120Hz, PerfecTint, CableCARD slot, TV Guide Daily, NetCommand, and a side HDMI input.

It's cool if you don't know what half that stuff is, we're just stoked about the load of HDMI 1.3 ports and 120Hz support on a lot of these models.

[(Unverified) Posted May 14th 2007 10:30AM]

I got the first post!

I'll take LT-52244, nothin' but the best!

[(Unverified) Posted May 14th 2007 10:40AM]

This is meant to be a serious question, but..

Does HDMI 1.3 support (i.e., Deep Color) really make a difference on a LCD set? I'm pretty sure the color gamut on a LCD set is limited by a number of other things...?

[(Unverified) Posted May 14th 2007 11:00AM]

From wikipedia: HDMI 1.3
* Increases single-link bandwidth to 340 MHz (10.2 Gbps)
* Optionally supports 30-bit, 36-bit, and 48-bit xvYCC with Deep Color or over one billion colors, up from 24-bit sRGB or YCbCr in previous versions.
* Incorporates automatic audio syncing (lip sync) capability.
* Supports output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio streams for external decoding by AV receivers.[9] TrueHD and DTS-HD are lossless audio codec formats used on HD DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. If the disc player can decode these streams into uncompressed audio, then HDMI 1.3 is not necessary, as all versions of HDMI can transport uncompressed audio.
* Availability of a new mini connector for devices such as camcorders.[10]

[(Unverified) Posted May 14th 2007 11:08AM]

Ooops, I noticed that I made an error when trying to answer your question. I read it the first time as if you were asking if Deep Color was included in the spec.

I am wondering too. I would think that it would mainly matter on DLPs...

Mike