Sanyo's 52-inch 1080p CE52SR1 LCD sheds water

Oh sure, waterproof LCD TVs have been available for ages, but Sanyo's making the choice of which outdoor display to buy simple with the introduction of its CE52SR1. You see, unlike many alternatives, this waterproof set packs a 1080p Full HD panel, meaning that you can enjoy your Blu-ray films in full-res glory while slouched in a beach chair beside your pool. Furthermore, the display is daylight readable and features a 1,500:1 contrast ratio, 1,500 cd/m2 brightness, 6.5-millisecond response time, 176-degree viewing angles, a slew of inputs and a frame constructed from marine grade anodized aluminum. Unfortunately, the summer in America will be long over before you can actually drop $13,995 in order to claim one, but October isn't too far out, now is it?

[natels @ Jun 18th 2008 1:38PM]

I'd rather buy a 52" LCD and an umbrella to put over it and save the extra 10K.

[Kiwi616 @ Jun 18th 2008 1:54PM]

I wouldn't mind spending $10K for this.....BUUTT its the 176 degree viewing angle that's a deal breaker for me. What happened to 178?!?

HAHA

[Low Ranked @ Jun 18th 2008 7:18PM]

Considering they didn't list a size, for that price-range I'm assuming its 75".

[Danakin @ Jun 18th 2008 1:39PM]

incredible, but what's with the price?! I would rather ship over a wife from Sweden for that kind of dough...

[gad get @ Jun 18th 2008 4:02PM]

*GASP*

[Darren @ Jun 18th 2008 1:40PM]

Wow.. and OCTOBER launch for an outdoor product. Great going Sanyo.

At least this will drop a TON before next spring/winter before anyone actaully wants to buy one.

[Darren @ Jun 18th 2008 1:41PM]

..er... Spring/Summer

[Will @ Jun 18th 2008 1:50PM]

The purpose of a waterproof LCD is NOT to enjoy Blu-ray movies outside.

The purpose is to enjoy Blu-ray movies in your shower.

[Starnerf @ Jun 18th 2008 2:03PM]

You take two hour showers?

[Will @ Jun 18th 2008 2:05PM]

http://www.mcgrath.ca/img/Pirates_BlueRay_fc.jpg

[gad get @ Jun 18th 2008 4:10PM]

Uhhhh-huh...

[Wolfticket @ Jun 18th 2008 2:03PM]

Looks to be more aimed towards train times at the the station than blu-ray in your bathroom.

[Sasha @ Jun 18th 2008 2:12PM]

I was really excited about this product until i reached the price!!! It is way too expensive for that I'll put a raincoat over another tv!!

[ddub @ Jun 18th 2008 2:27PM]

Hell for that price you could buy several tvs and swap them out every time they start to get a little too dirty (disposable tvs).

[KilgoreTrout @ Jun 18th 2008 2:27PM]

I wonder if it´s more convenient to patch the holes on my roof or just upgrade to one of these...

[DT @ Jun 18th 2008 2:53PM]

As a general rule, I look for sets where the contrast ratio is higher than the price.

[gad get @ Jun 18th 2008 4:01PM]

That's very bright. I think.

[gad get @ Jun 18th 2008 4:01PM]

The TV, that is. ;)

[A.C.E.R. @ Jun 18th 2008 4:50PM]

San Diego!

[Tom @ Jun 21st 2008 9:07PM]

You'll see these displays at Universal Studios Hollywood at The Simpsons Ride in the queue.