Super computer-powered Toshiba Regza HDTV

Philip Wong | Oct 06, 2009

(Credit: Toshiba)

Ever heard of a super computer in an HDTV? Toshiba has released fresh juicy details on its Cell processor-powered LCD TV ahead of the Japan Ceatec 2009 tech fair. The Cell Regza 55X1 is an LED-backlit panel with local dimming that delivers class-leading 5 million:1 dynamic contrast and an ultra-high (serious overkill of) 1,250cd/m2 brightness. Other performance-oriented functions include a 240Hz motion enhancement, Cell Platform Super Resolution technology for improved standard-definition video upscaling and a bottom sound bar driven by seven speakers.

Best of all, we haven't even touched on the most exciting parts. How do eight windows for displaying different channels, 3TB onboard storage for time shifting and video recording and an Opera-based Web browser sound? Having said that, the Cell Regza 55X1 is priced well out of the reach of most consumers with its shocking US$11,115 tag according to Gizmodo. With so much power under Toshiba's disposal, the Japanese company has also lined up other future Cell TVs ranging from a 3D version to a 4K model which upconverts 1080p content such as Blu-rays to a whopping 3,840 x 2,160 resolution.

The Cell Regza 55X1 is currently slated only for Japan in early December.

Via Akihabara News

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