Toshiba's Full Line of FST Pure HD Monitors on Display at CES 2005, with More to Come

[Gregg Lengling]

Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C., (Toshiba) today displayed at CES its line of FST PURE HD flat color televisions in sizes ranging from 26" to 34". Toshiba's HD monitors offer consumers affordable digital quality combined with innovative space saving designs. The full line of FST PURE televisions totaling fourteen models, five of which are high-definition, is now available at retailers nationwide.


Toshiba has been a leader in introducing CTV technology, and in industry sales. Today Toshiba announced that it will introduce new "Super-Thin" CTV technology in 2005, creating widescreen CTV models with one third less depth. This exciting advancement in direct view technology will be available in both the TheaterWide Series and Cinema Series.


"Month after month, our 16:9 HD direct view models are performing beyond our expectations," said Scott Ramirez, Toshiba America Consumer Products VP, Marketing. "It has become clear that these 26", 30", and 34" widescreen CTV models provide the perfect mix of digital performance, and affordable pricing. This fast growing category is the perfect solution for matching the average consumer's budget, with a high quality HD experience. In 2005, our new "Super-Thin" technology will bring added excitement to this important category, and bridge the gap between standard direct view CTV and flat panel technologies."


Toshiba's FST PURE flat tube design delivers increased viewing angle, enhanced picture linearity and reduced light reflections to produce accurate lifelike images. To further improve the viewing experience, most Toshiba FST PURE TVs utilize an Invar Shadow Mask, which ensures that image quality is maintained at all times. Available in a variety of sizes from 14" through 36", within Toshiba's Cinema Series and TheaterWide lines, FST PURE technology provides consumers options for a viewing experience for any room in the house.


16:9 HD Monitors


Toshiba's line of 16:9 HD monitors includes two Cinema Series models, the 34HFX84 (34") and the 30HFX84 (30"). The TheaterWide line-up includes three models, the 34HF84 (34"), 30HF84 (30") and the 26HF84 (26"). All Toshiba HD Monitors feature 16:9 FST PURE CRTs, Dynamic Quadruple Focus, Wide Band Video Amplifier, and DFine High-Speed Velocity Scan modulation. Additional features include CrystalScan HDSC for all time 1080i resolution, CableClear DNR+ that optimizes video connections by eliminating noise and automatically adjusting sharpness, and HDMI Digital Video Inputs. The sets also boast SRS WOW audio technology.


Cinema Series sets include features like Virtual Dolby Surround Sound and a six item A/V Illuminated Universal Remote control.


Toshiba 16:9 HD monitors also feature a new space saving design where speakers are placed at the bottom of the set. The new design allows for bigger screens to be placed in existing furniture. TheaterWide HD monitor


cosmetics are highlighted by a two-tone silver and gray design while Cinema Series sets feature a two-tone silver and black design