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NEW YORK - Focusing on mass distribution of digital television this year, TTE (TCL-Thomson Electronics) introduced eight new HDTV DLP models to the 2005 line, all with 720p resolution.
Although TTE had announced its intention to market 1,080p DLP versions, the company unveiled only 720p models at this time because "we have only scratched the surface with 720p DLP so far," said Bharath Rajagopalan, TTE's product marketing general manager. "Our strategy is to take the digital experience and bring it to the average household. The price points [for advanced products like 1,080p] are such that they are still out of reach of most of the population."
The new DLP models will be offered in the 44W-inch, 50W-inch and 61W-inch screen sizes, and all will include integrated ATSC tuning, digital CableCARD slots, and dual HDMI inputs.
Remaining as the flagships of the DLP line are a pair of RCA Scenium "Profiles Series" ultra-slim HDTV sets in the 61W-inch ($6,999 suggested retail) and new 50W-inch ($4,999) screen sizes. Still on hold is the previously announced 70W-inch...