ViewSonic expands line of 'budget' LCD TVs
ViewSonic, the California-based company known for its budget LCDs of decent quality, on Friday released two new larger high-definition LCD TVs with integration capacities.
The 37-inch N3751w, estimated at $999, and the 42-inch N4251w, estimated at $1,499, have many of the functions that until recently were only found on higher-end TVs.
The features on these two new larger models are very similar in functionality to ViewSonic's 32-inch N3251 (click here for review). For example, they come with a built-in ATSC (HD-ready) tuner for receiving over-the-air digital and HD channels, and can handle 1366-by-768-pixel resolution video, the company says.
Both are compatible with HDCP and HDMI formats, and can connect to HD set-top boxes and DVD players. VideoSonic's 37- and 42-inch versions have S-video and component (YPbPr) outputs, SPDIF connections for setting up 2x10W Dolby audio, and a VGA (PC) connection for playing HD video or regular applications from a computer, the company says.
The HDTVs also come with explicit color and photo-illustrated guides for setting up DVD players, video games consoles and external audio systems.