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Pantel PAN-420 outdoor LCD upgrades resolution
Got a need for an HDTV that can handle anything nature throws at it? Pantel's updated the 42-inch model of its waterproof outdoor line of LCDs, so the PAN-420 is now 1080p. The contrast ratio and other specs seem the same, but the extra pixels will cost you, with an MSRP of $4,999 so the real question is exactly how close will this be mounted to the hot tub / grill / Slip-n-slide to make the higher res worthwhile? Full PR is after the break.Update: While the PAN-420's current MSRP is higher than when it debuted a year ago, it had since been raised to the $4,999 mark, so all those extra pixels shouldn't cost you a penny more than the 720p version did yesterday.
Pantel ships 32-inch PAN320 / 42-inch PAN420 waterproof LCD HDTVs
We know, the mere thought of going and putting chlorine into that pool makes you want to lock yourself in the closet, but Pantel's looking to give HD junkies with water-lovin' kids a reason to look forward to the summer. The 32-inch PAN320 and 42-inch PAN420 LCD HDTVs each boast a 1,366 x 768 resolution, 1,600:1 contrast ratio, a fairly beastly bezel and a thing for shedding water. You'll also find an anti-reflective glass and apparently, it comes with some sort of wireless capabilities integrated in. Unfortunately, having an HDTV that will gladly take a cannonball splash won't come cheap, as the 32-incher will demand $3,950 while the bigger brother checks in at $4,450.[Via SlipperyBrick]
