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LAS VEGAS - Thomson unveiled during International CES a new line of DLP-based rear-projection HDTV sets that will use an InFocus developed light engine that makes possible cabinet depths of under seven inches.
Thomson will aggressively market the new"Profiles" series sets as viable hang-onthe-wall alternatives to pricier flat-panel displays. The new DLPs will be part of the RCA Scenium premium line and will have fully integrated ATSC tuners and CableCARD digital cable plug-and-play capability. Cabinet depths will measure as little as 6.85 inches.
In other DLP products, Thomson introduced eight widescreen DLP HDTVs - all of which are digital-cable-ready - in cabinets as thin as 16 inches deep and weighing under 100 pounds. The 2004 DLP line comprises eight RCA Scenium HDTV sets in 61-, 50- and 44-inch screen sizes. New Profiles series 6,85-inch-thin models, due later this year, will include 50W-inch and 61W-inch sizes, both with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratios. They are expected to carry suggested retails of $8,999 and $9,999, respectively. Thomson said it plans to add a 70W-inch version in 2005.
The Profiles HDTV sets...