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It's easy to see that a whole slew of new HDTVs were introduced to the world at CES, but actually keeping up with 'em is another thing entirely. In an effort to make sure you aren't duped into thinking that set you're about to buy is actually a CES '09-announced set, we've laid out the entire line of newcomers (ones that'll actually see store shelves -- we avoided the concepts to save you some grief) just past the break, complete with scheduled release dates and prices where applicable. Nah, you won't find any big screen OLEDs in there (maybe next year, kids), but there's plenty of Hz, pixels and inches to go around.

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The HDTVs of CES 2009 originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No wonder we haven't seen a fresh TV from Westinghouse since July of last year -- it's been hoarding 'em up for a CES extravaganza. The company is dishing out no fewer than 14 new sets (yes, we caved and counted), so let's not waste any time here. The 120Hz collection consists of the 21.6-inch PT-22F380S, 37-inch TX-37F510Z, 42-inch TX-42F970Z / TX-42F450S, 46-inch VK-46F260S, 47-inch VK-47F140S and 55-inch TX-55F350Z, all of which look to boast 1080p panels, a decent array of ports and an ATSC / NTSC / Clear QAM TV tuner if you're lucky. The lower-res sets include the 18.5-inch PT-19H340S, 21.6-inch PT-22H340S, 26-inch SK-26H630S / SK-26H735S / SK-26H570D, 32-inch SK-32H635S / SK-32H820S / SK-32H570D and the 37-inch SK-37H730S. If any of those caught your eye (we know, it's a blur), feel free to hop past the break for the spec-by-spec breakdown.

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Westinghouse launches more HDTVs than we care to count at CES originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p120Hzcesces 2009Ces2009flat-panelhdtvlcdlcd monitorLcdMonitormonitorPT-19H340SPT-22F380SPT-22H340SSK-26H570DSK-26H630SSK-26H735SSK-32H570DSK-32H635SSK-32H820SSK-37H730STX-37F510ZTX-42F450STX-42F970ZTX-55F350ZVK-40F580DVK-46F260SVK-47F140SWestinghouseThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pulse~LINK's UWB-based CWave wireless HD tech gets DCP approval]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2008/08/01/pulse-links-uwb-based-cwave-wireless-hd-tech-gets-dcp-approval/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/08/01/pulse-links-uwb-based-cwave-wireless-hd-tech-gets-dcp-approval/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/08/01/pulse-links-uwb-based-cwave-wireless-hd-tech-gets-dcp-approval/#commentsBoy, that's a mouthful, is it not? Shortly after Motorola, Sony and a whole crew of others teamed up to support AMIMON's WHDI wireless standard, in limps Pulse~Link attempting to act like it still has a shot at gaining traction. The left-for-dead CWave wireless-for-HDMI platform -- which is based on UWB (ultra-wideband) -- just received certification by Digital Content Protection as an Approved Retransmission Technology. This, along with the FCC certification received in 2007, enables CWave to start shipping in commercial products. As expected, a couple CWave-equipped Westinghouse HDTVs are slated to hit stores this fall, but it remains to be seen if anything will actually be released to take advantage. Format wars never end pretty, do they?

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Pulse~LINK's UWB-based CWave wireless HD tech gets DCP approval originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we tend to view a built-in, non-upscaling DVD player as a bit of a waste, CNET reviewers felt otherwise. Westy's latest 40-incher, the VK-40F580D, recently hit the test bench at the aforementioned site, and while nothing seemed to drop jaws, the entire package appeared decent enough for the casual buyer. The relatively inexpensive sticker, deep blacks, accurate colors and satisfactory picture controls will likely be everything the HDTV novice is looking for, but those with loftier demands may be put off by the limited port selection (two HDMI, one component) and lackluster remote. All in all, it sounds like this one's not too bad for the price, but unless you're actually intending to pay a bit more for integrated DVD support, you could probably do better elsewhere.

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Westinghouse's 40-inch VK-40F580D LCD HDTV / DVD combo gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Money's tight these days, we get that. But we also get that your aging CRT is in dire need of replacing, and Westinghouse's sub-$2,500 TX-52F480S looks mighty fine on paper for the price. Thankfully, the cats over at UltimateAVmag were able to secure the 52-inch LCD HDTV for a review, and it proved to be quite the value overall. Yeah, you'll have to deal with quirks like HDMI 1.2 ports and a complete lack of 120Hz processing, but color reproduction, black level, and shadow detail -- you know, the important stuff -- were all deemed "excellent." It is noted that this set won't blow away any higher priced units, but potentially more importantly, reviewers felt that those on a budget would be thoroughly pleased with what this unit brings to the table.

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Westinghouse's budget-priced TX-52F480S LCD HDTV gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bargain alert! No need to liquidate every asset you own to bring home (wherever "home" would end up being) one of Sharp's 108-inch LCD HDTVs, as Westinghouse has just announced that its 56-inch D56QX1 Quad HD display will be on sale as of this month for half of that. Yeah, we've seen it (along with its 52-inch sibling) around forever, but we're thrilled to hear that a handful of affluent aficionados will finally have the pleasure of watching one in their 4,800 square foot den.

[Via TG Daily]

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Westinghouse's 56-inch D56QX1 Quad HD display on sale for $50,000 originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember Green Plug? That universal connector we detailed last month which aims to replace wall warts and help Mother Earth out in the process? Turns out, said outfit has just landed its first real believer as Westinghouse committed to using the smart power technology. Even Darwin Chang, Westy's CTO, admitted that his firm "wasn't the largest, but somebody has to be the first." Chang is hoping that utilizing said tech will help it cut costs by eliminating the need to ship power adapters with its wares, but we'd say that's being pretty optimistic. Really, the only way that will go over well is if hordes of other firms jump on the (currently desolate) bandwagon in short order -- any takers?

[Via PCWorld]

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Green Plug starts small, signs on Westinghouse originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Westinghouse continues their habit of releasing well-spec'd but average-performing displays today with a slew of new LCD HDTVs. On the 1080p front, the TX Series comes in 42, 47, and 52-inch flavors along with the 40-inch VK-40F580D -- a 1080P DVD combo player that's (aside from the $1,099 price) ironically missing Blu-ray. The less-expensive 720p LCDs in the SK, PT, and W series come in anything from 16 to 32-inch screen sizes, the PT series being portable. So what's the big deal? The 1080p TX-52F480S 52-inch display retails at only $1,999 US, a tough number to beat in that spec range. Meanwhile, their respectably-sized 26-inch SK-26H730S is priced at just $599. So, hooray for affordable HDTV, and stuff.

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Westinghouse releases slew of new 1080p and 720p HDTV LCDs originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Surely you remember that peculiar PT-16H610S that Westinghouse slipped in during CES, right? Even if not, PCMag is out to help you refresh that memory with its latest review, which takes a good, hard look at the 16-inch "portable LCD." At first glance, reviewers praised the dual-hinged base, which enabled it to be hung under a cabinet, mounted on the wall or simply sat upright. It was also found to be exceptionally efficient when it came to sipping electricity. Outside of that, however, things got ugly -- literally. Both SD and HD sources revealed that image quality just wasn't this thing's forte. Then again, what else would you really expect from something likely designed to be glanced at while slaving away in the kitchen? Overall, it was deemed quite far "from being a stellar HDTV," but it was seen as "good enough to serve as a secondary set in situations where space and budget are limited."

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Westinghouse's 16-inch PT-16H610S portable LCD reviewed originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 31 May 2008 17:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Westinghouse VK-40F580D LCD embodies HD's divided state originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sun, 25 May 2008 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Folks overly concerned about their just-purchased LCD TV turning archaic before their next cable bill arrives will certainly appreciate Westinghouse Digital's latest effort. Apparently, the firm is trumpeting its initiative to deliver free firmware upgrades for HDTVs over the internet, which will enable owners to add such features as "picture viewers, audio enrichment and color advancements" to their current sets. All that's required of the end-user is the ability to login to a website, transfer a file to a USB flash drive and plug said drive into their Westy. Also of note, the firm is hoping to bring similar updates to its full line of LCD computer monitors and digital photo frames, but we're left to wonder what kind of extras the outfit will be doling out in the future.

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Westinghouse boasts of easy LCD upgrades via online firmware updates originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp pushes out more Aquos LCDs
Sony refreshes Bravia line with 17 new models, Digital Media Extender
Philips' new LCD lineup continues to not impress
Sharp promises to bring its 108-inch LCD to market in '08
Samsung intros new 1080p LCD HDTVs, Ethernet / interactivity included
Panasonic reveals five new LCD HDTVs at CES
Sharp launches 32-inch LC-32GP3U LCD at gamers
LG takes thin to the next level with the 1.7-inch LGX LCD HDTV
Toshiba announces slew of LCDs for 2008: hands-on and video
Vizio's new Evolution Series LCD HDTVs
Vizio announces stylish Envy LCD HDTV lineup
Vizio intros Black Tie LCD lineup with 120Hz, MEMC technology
Vizio intros Jive surround for LCDs
JVC P-Series LCD line rocks iPod docks
JVC intros 42-inch LT-42SL89 / 46-inch LT-46SL89 LCD HDTVs
Hitachi Ultra Thin 1.5 LCD lineup headed for CES
Eyes-on with Westinghouse's Quad HD displays

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CES 2008: The best of LCD HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen firms let loose entire clans of HDTVs before, and apparently Westinghouse is aiming to be the next to direct you straight to overload. Without further ado, let's get to the VK Series. The 40-inch VK-40F530S sports a 1080p resolution, a pair of HDMI inputs and a 6.5-millisecond response time, while the 42-inch VK-42F130S / VK-42F240S shares the same resolution and response time while adding an NTSC / ATSC / Clear-QAM tuner. Rounding things up is the 47-inch VK-47F130S, which looks to sport the exactly same specs as the 42-inch siblings. For the rest of the gang, head on past the jump.

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Westinghouse's 13 new SK, TX, and VK series HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not exactly sure what constitutes a "portable LCD," but apparently, Westinghouse figures a 16- to 19-incher fits the bill. The new PT Series is curiously aimed as "consumers who are on the go," but realistically, we envision these bad boys sticking pretty close to the countertop. Getting us started is the 16-inch PT-16H120S, which features a 720p resolution, a "Super Thin Profile," 500:1 contrast ratio, eight-millisecond response time and a pretty standard assortment of ports. Interested in hearing more? Click on through, it's all there.

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Westinghouse intros PT series portable HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Westinghouse & Pulse-Link's Wireless HDMI live @ CES originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Westinghouse Digital Wireless HDMI HDTV to debut at CES originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not like this type of activity doesn't happen every day-after-Thanksgiving here in the US of A, but 2007 is being seen as a banner year for "aggressive pricing" come Black Friday. As expected, competition will likely be most heated in the 40- to 42-inch range, where plasma and LCD manufacturers will both be vying for business from eager consumers. Furthermore, RPTVs and 720p sets in general are expected to sport rock-bottom pricetags as they attempt to compete with the fresher, more attractive 1080p flat-panels. As for pricing, analysts expect the lowest stickers to be found on Olevia, Westinghouse and Vizio sets, while other "top-tier brands" slash hundreds off in an attempt to still look appealing. Whatever the case, we'd suggest you gear up for madness if you're scouting a new HDTV on Black Friday, but apparently, the savings will make the mayhem worth dealing with.

[Image courtesy of MSNBC]

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Shocker: HDTV price wars headed for Black Friday originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The public has spoken, voice recognition is the winner originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the all hype that built up before CES this year we were really excited to check out the Quad HD display from Westinghouse. We went by the Westinghouse booth to check it out, the odd thing was the display was in the back of the booth and not marked very well. After receiving some help we found the display with some scientific data showing. Other than industrial uses we're not sure what we would use this 52" display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160. It would take one good scaler to scale the image that big.

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Westinghouse Quad HD on display originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read - Westinghouse TX
Read - Westinghouse SK
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Read - Westinghouse SK 26-inch
Read - Westinghouse SK 19-inch

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Westinghouse announces 2007 LCD HDTV lineup originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continuing to roll with the 1080p bandwagon, Westinghouse has announced plans to show off the new year's product line of 1080p-capable LCD sets at CES, with a 52-incher as the flagship model. Also to be displayed is a 56-inch LCD with 3840 x 2160 resolution -- a full four times high-definition -- that is most likely intended for medical imaging or videoconferencing use. Imagine taking four 23-inch Apple Cinema displays and somehow attaching them together and that's what you'd get in this prototype. Move over 103-inch plasmas, you're so 2006!

[update: fixed apple display size]

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Monster quad-HD LCD from Westinghouse to demo at CES originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Still no discernable difference between 1080i and 1080p? originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CMO jumping into 52-inch 1080p LCD market, QuadHD delayed originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bet you can't guess who goes with #1. (hint: the HDTV is a high-end projector)

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Engadget: Top five HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After being up on their website for a while, Westinghouse has finally officially announced the 47-inch addition to their line of 1080p LCD panels, the LVM-47w1. They have long been one of the few 1080p sets to include support for true 1920x1080 input. The set has 6 HD inputs (1 HDMI, 2 DVI w/HDCP, 1 VGA and 2 Component) a nice 6.5ms refresh rate and 1200:1 contrast ratio. One of the few knocks on the Westy line remains, with only 75% of the NTSC color gamut available, as opposed to 90% from other backlighting technologies. All the same if that isn't a problem, the estimated price comes in at an entirely reasonable $2,999, no release date yet.

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Westinghouse LVM-47w1 47-inch 1080p LCD for less than $3k originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh boy. 1080p out of a 42-inch LCD! The holy grail for many, many HD fanatics. Audioholics has taken this new HDTV and ran the TV through the paces to see if it stands up to its potential. They did a very thorough review, as always, with tons of screen caps and pictures. Are we abet Impatient though? Well, not to steal their thunder or nothing, but they loved the set. The picture quality was great but lacked many setup features. They ended up giving the $2799 LCD a 4.5 out of 5 which is higher then we thought a Westinghouse would get. Expecally when talking about picture quality.

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Audioholics review: Westinghouse LVM-42X2 LCD Review originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This new tech doesn't seem too different from what other LCD manufacturers have done recently, Gateway's 21" screen comes to mind.

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Westinghouse introduces "SpineDesign" on new LCD HDTV's originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 30 Dec 2005 14:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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