Westinghouse launches more HDTVs than we care to count at CES

Updated Thu, Jan 8, 2009, 12:00 AM·6 min read

No wonder we haven't seen a fresh TV from Westinghouse since July of last year -- it's been hoarding 'em up for a CES extravaganza. The company is dishing out no fewer than 14 new sets (yes, we caved and counted), so let's not waste any time here. The 120Hz collection consists of the 21.6-inch PT-22F380S, 37-inch TX-37F510Z, 42-inch TX-42F970Z / TX-42F450S, 46-inch VK-46F260S, 47-inch VK-47F140S and 55-inch TX-55F350Z, all of which look to boast 1080p panels, a decent array of ports and an ATSC / NTSC / Clear QAM TV tuner if you're lucky. The lower-res sets include the 18.5-inch PT-19H340S, 21.6-inch PT-22H340S, 26-inch SK-26H630S / SK-26H735S / SK-26H570D, 32-inch SK-32H635S / SK-32H820S / SK-32H570D and the 37-inch SK-37H730S. If any of those caught your eye (we know, it's a blur), feel free to hop past the break for the spec-by-spec breakdown.

The new Westinghouse Digital lineup of 120HZ 1080p LCD HDTVs includes:

Mainstreaming 120Hz in 42" and 55" sizes

New Leading Price Points for 120Hz Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation

• LCD is display-and-hold type technology à blurred images
• By doubling the frame rate, it refreshes images to give added clarity
• Additional frames are interpolated based on motion vector

TX-37F510Z (37" 1080p 120HZ LCD HDTV)
Available June/July 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 120 Hz and Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation
• 37" viewable HDTV
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1080p; 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 5000:1 contrast ratio
• 500 nits brightness
• 6.5 ms response time
• 4 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

TX-42F970Z (42" 1080p 120HZ LCD HDTV)
Available May/June 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 120 Hz and Motion Estimation/Motion Compensation
• 42.0" viewable HDTV
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1080p; 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 4000:1 contrast ratio
• 500 nits brightness
• 4 ms Response Time
• 4 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

TX-55F350Z (55" 1080p 120HZ LCD HDTV)
Available May 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 120 Hz Motion Estimation/ Motion Compensation
• 55.0" viewable HDTV
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1080p; 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 5000:1 contrast ratio
• 500 nits brightness
• 6.5 ms response time
• 3 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

1080p LCD HDTV:

PT-22F380S (21.6" 1080p LCD HDTV)
Available March 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 21.6" viewable
• 1080p; 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 16 x 9 aspect ratio
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1000:1 contrast ratio
• 300 nits brightness
• 5 ms response time
• 1 HDMI, 1 YPbPr, 1 CVBS, 1 VGA

VK-40F580D (40" 1080p LCD HDTV / DVD Player Combo Unit)
Currently Available; Estimated Retail Price: $899

• 40.0" viewable HDTV
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1080p; 1920 x 1080 resolution
• Integrated front-slot load DVD player
• Pixel Direct™ technology that delivers DVD video to the screen using a direct path (the shortest path possible) and the least amount of signal processing
• SpineDesign™ construction featuring side connectors for easy accessibility, with picture view technology through the USB port.
• 1800:1 contrast ratio
• 8.0 ms response time
• 2 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

TX-42F450S (42" 1080p LCD HDTV)
Available April 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD
• 42.0" viewable HDTV
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1080p; 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 6000: 1 contrast ratio
• 400 nits brightness
• 6.5 ms response time
• Autosource™ automatic source detection and switching
• DayBright™ panel technology for stunning daytime or nighttime viewing
• SpineDesign™ construction featuring side connectors for easy accessibility, with picture view technology through the USB port.
• 4 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

VK-46F260S (46" 1080p LCD HDTV)
Available April 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 46.0" viewable HDTV
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1080p; 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 5000:1 contrast ratio
• 500 nits brightness
• 6.5 ms response time
• DayBright™ panel technology for stunning daytime or nighttime viewing
• 3 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

VK-47F140S (47" 1080p LCD HDTV)
Available April 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 47.0" viewable HDTV
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1080p; 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 4000:1 contrast ratio
• 500 nits brightness
• 6.5 ms response time
• DayBright™ panel technology for stunning daytime or nighttime viewing
• 3 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

LCD HDTV:

PT-19H340S (18.5" LCD HDTV)
Available March 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 18.5" viewable HDTV
• 16 x 9 aspect ratio
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1366 x 768 resolution
• 800:1 contrast ratio
• 300 nits brightness
• 5 ms response time
• 1 HDMI, 1 YPbPr, 1 CVBS/S, 1 VGA

PT-22H340S (21.6" LCD HDTV)
Available February 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 21.6" viewable HDTV
• 16 x 9 aspect ratio
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1366 x 768 resolution
• 800:1 contrast ratio
• 400 nits brightness
• 5 ms response time
• 1 HDMI, 1 YPbPr, 1 CVBS, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

SK-26H630S and SK-26H735S (26" LCD HDTV)
Available March 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 26.0" viewable HDTV
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1366 x 768 resolution
• 800:1 contrast ratio
• 450 nits brightness
• 8 ms response time
• 2 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

SK-26H570D (26" LCD HDTV / DVD Player Combo Unit)
Currently Available Estimated Retail Price: $549

• Front Slot Loading, Upconverting DVD Player
• 26.0" viewable HDTV Combo
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1366 x 768 resolution
• 800:1 contrast ratio
• 450 nits brightness
• 8 ms response time
• 2 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

SK-32H635S and SK-32H820S (32" LCD HDTV)
Available March 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 32.0" viewable HDTV
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1366 x 768 resolution
• 2500:1 contrast ratio
• 450 nits brightness
• 6.5 ms response time
• Multiple HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

SK-32H570D (32" LCD HDTV / DVD Player Combo Unit)
Currently Available Estimated Retail Price: $649

• Front Slot Loading, Upconverting DVD Player
• 32.0" viewable HDTV Combo
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1366 x 768 resolution
• 1200:1 contrast ratio
• 450 nits brightness
• 6.5 ms response time
• 2 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

SK-37H730S (37" LCD HDTV)
Available May/June 2009; Estimated Retail Price: TBD

• 37" viewable HDTV
• ATSC/NTSC/CATV/Clear QAM
• 1366 x 768 resolution
• 2500:1 contrast ratio
• 450 nits brightness
• 6.5 ms response time
• 3 HDMI, 2 YPbPr, 2 CVBS/S, 1 VGA, 1 SPDIF

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