Hello Kitty 13.3-inch LCD TV inspires animal cruelty

Look, we don't enjoy being angry all the time. But dammit, just look at this TV will you? Now imagine staring at that bow and whisker adorned 13.3-inch LCD TV for hours on end just like the neglected child who'll receive it on Christmas Eve. Not that the specs matter but this ¥49,800 (about $565) set bungs a 1,280x800 pixel, LED-backlit panel into that mass of plastic sporting a weak 55-degree vertical viewing angle and 100-degree left-to-right. Brightness is measured at 275nits with a contrast ratio of just 500:1. Hey, at least the remote control features a "kitty button" that brings up the mouthless-puss' staid visage when pressed. Check it with the display turned off after the break. Or is that the backside? Unfortunately, after you've seen an internet goat, you can't stop seeing 'em. Hello Kitty, indeed.

[NoBox Posted Dec 11th 2009 4:49AM]

$565 I'll have two... Are you kidding me!

[3rdsun Posted Dec 11th 2009 4:59AM]

Stop the Hello Kitty madness now

[mrqs Posted Dec 11th 2009 5:04AM]

that off-pic does bear a striking resemblance to goatse, doesn't it

[Nightwheel Posted Dec 11th 2009 5:05AM]

That remote looks more like a phone than a remote.

[Cy Starkman Posted Dec 11th 2009 5:46AM]

That remote looks like a nightmare. How could Hello Kitty need that many buttons to operate, it only winks and moves its arm...

[moggyx Posted Dec 11th 2009 5:09AM]

Post title win....

[skaterdude Posted Dec 11th 2009 5:11AM]

what the fuck is a hello kitty?

[DOUGSKEEZ Posted Dec 11th 2009 6:37AM]

@skaterdude
Japan's mascot

[skaterdude Posted Dec 11th 2009 3:04PM]

@DOUGSKEEZ Thats their mascot? They arent as smart as I thought!

[genomecop Posted Dec 11th 2009 5:29AM]

Makes me want to put my mothers dresses on and eat chocolate.

[tgluak Posted Dec 11th 2009 5:51AM]

@genomecop
YES! I'm not the only one!

[Abimbola Akanwo Posted Dec 11th 2009 5:37AM]

Interesting addition to the Hello Kitty product line...

Thank you...

[Ed T Posted Dec 11th 2009 8:23AM]

Hello Kitty is going to be the world's greatest brand, surpassing Coca Cola, Apple, IBM, etc.. Mark my words, in ten years they will dominate billions of minds.

[crazzygooses Posted Dec 11th 2009 9:43AM]

the "g" thing. really? is it *that bad*?

[Average White Boy Posted Dec 11th 2009 9:48AM]

The whole Hello Kitty concept sucks, but I'm fairly certain that after watching this TV for a couple of days, you won't even notice that bow during a show. And if it continues to be an annoyance, just get some cardboard and cover up the whole front of the TV. I'd be more concerned about that horrible-looking remote. Must be a bitch to hold.

[scorp Posted Dec 11th 2009 12:09PM]

I still dont get the whole hello kitty madness. wtf does she do? that's right--NOTHING. she looks like a fugly little stray pokemon who needs to be put to sleep!

[BlueBalls Posted Dec 11th 2009 1:46PM]

This is a complete KIRF of the Miffy Magnetic Drawing Board.

[fourblades Posted Dec 11th 2009 5:31PM]

What in heaven's name diyou just say on that last sentence?! Thomas, you freak me out at times...