Westinghouse LVM-37w3 LCD TV
Westinghouse Digital Electronics a leading US LCD TV manufacturer showcased the 37-inch model LVM-37w3 which includes features like a bright flat panel, fast response time, high contrast ratio and six HD inputs, and 1920 x 1080 progressive scan (1080p) resolution. It also features a sleek black and silver design and the LCD just weight around 43 pounds without the base making it mountable anywhere.
The LVM-37w3 lets the user enjoy high-resolution multimedia entertainment like HDTV broadcasts, HD DVD movies, surfing the Internet, Video games and viewing digital images. It includes six HD input connectors for devices like VD player, high-performance gaming platform and cable or satellite set-top box. The 6:9 aspect ratio is a winner too. The LVM-37w3 takes imagery to the next level and offers a 16.7 million True Color display with a fast 8ms response time. Then there is the wide 176-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles which lets one enjoy the display from any given angle. The LVM-37w3 has an estimated retail price of $1,899
"Westinghouse Digital was the first manufacturer to bring 1080p LCD displays to market and now offers consumers the widest selection of 1080p HD monitors currently available," said Rey Roque, vice president of marketing for Westinghouse Digital Electronics. "Consumers can enjoy a variety of high-resolution multimedia entertainment options with the LVM-37w3, including watching HDTV broadcasts and HD DVD movies, surfing the Internet, playing video games or viewing digital photos. 1080p resolution leads the industry in picture clarity and vividness, delivering more than 2 million pixels for the ultimate digital entertainment experience."
Product specifications include:
LVM-37w3
Screen size: 37 inches
Native resolution: 1920x1080
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 550 cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Viewing angle: 176-degree (horizontal)
176-degree (vertical)
Response time: 8 ms
Display Colors: 16.7 million True Color
How long can the other manufacturers ignore this product. Most sites still show a street price of $1500 for a Samsung 244T. Dell just bumped up the price on the 2405 back up to a grand, rumors are the 2407 will go for $1300, LG in this class is pricy for a unit that is showing it's age. When I started shopping for a new computer monitor it was not my goal to wind up with a 37" HD 1080p monitor, but the pricing on everything else almost dicates it. HDMI, DVI all the analog connections you need. Barring a shake up in the LCD monitor pricing structure this will have to be my choice.