CES 2009: Westinghouse gets into the HDTV LCD game even more
January 14, 2009 by Derek
Westinghouse Digital joined the parade of vendors displaying their new HDTV models at the recent CES 2009. Here’s a quick summary of the TX and SK series of televisions they proudly displayed (in an impressive booth, if rumors are correct).
The TX Series are a line of 1080p LCD HDTVs with the now fairly standard 120Hz refresh rate (most new models have this feature). It’s a way of displaying images more quickly so that motion is more fluid, minus the occasional flicker seen in many 60hz TV’s with LCD. The TX Series comes in 3 sizes: 37 inch, 42 inch and 55 inch.
The SK-Series: The focus seems to be on affordability and a “DayBright” panel that adjusts to any kind of lighting (the kind of TV you can take or move to different places easily). They’re 720p and have 3-4 HDMI inputs for easy connectivity. Available in 26, 32 and 37 inches.
Prices were not announced, but should be fairly competitive. The TX Series will be available in May-July 2009, and the SK Series will be available mid-March 2009. It’s a whole new ballgame for the HDTV market, and all the players have the goods to compete this year. We’ll keep an eye on things, of course, and let you know how the race turns out.
