Hitachi unveils its super-slim LCD TVs in Singapore

Reuben Lee | Nov 15, 2007

The Japanese electronic manufacturer's new LCD TVs are so thin and light, the models can carry them around and even do a catwalk without breaking a sweat. That's the key takeaway message from Hitachi at its recent regional press event in Singapore.

Available in black, red, white and blue, the UT series of LCD TVs was first unveiled three weeks ago in Japan. It consists of two components. There's the monitor which measures just 35mm thick, then the separate media station which houses the TV tuner, connectors and S-iVDR slot. The S-iVDR slot allows recording of TV programs on SD/MMC cards. The media station can be connected to the monitor via HDMI or an optional wireless transmitter.

Three sizes are offered in the UT series. The 37-inch and 42-inch models are full-HD panels that will be available only next year. The 32-inch HD-ready offerings are expected before end of year. Hitachi could not confirm the prices or availability of the LCD TVs for Asia at press time.

Hitachi has also announced that it will be introducing two new plasma TVs in the region. The 60-inch P60X01A full-HD panel will be available in January 2008, while the 50-inch P50A01A HD-ready model has not been given a launch date.

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lv208306 says...
It good to hear that Hitachi's new super-slim LCD TVs come with the media station that can be connected to the monitor via HDMI or an optional wireless transmitter. How about the latter to the amplifier? Is it also wireless or connected via cables or wires.

One query is how sensitive is the reception of the wireless transmitter to the TV. The other point is how about the speakers to the amplifier? Are they wireless too and using sound wave frequency?

I feel that the above have to be further elaborated and the pros and cons of the HDMI or an optional wireless transmitter.

Nov 16, 2007 15:05