Toshiba Showcases New Line of FST PURE(R) Flat Color Televisions

Toshiba Showcases New Line of FST PURE(R) Flat Color Televisions

New line includes five high definition models with screen sizes ranging from 26" to 34"

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("Toshiba") displayed today its new line of FST PURE flat color televisions at its annual Dealer Line Show. The full line of FST PURE televisions totaling 10 models, includes five widescreen HD monitor models.

"Although flat panel TV continues to take share from other display categories, the direct view CTV business still accounts for about 20 million TV units," said Scott Ramirez, VP, Marketing. "With digital direct view CTV growing at over 50%, this is still a key business category, and Toshiba is still a key player. We always offer the consumer choice, and our FST Pure line-up provides a wide variety of choices, including five new high quality HD models in modern space-saving cabinetry."

Toshiba's FST PURE flat tube design delivers increased viewing angles, 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" to 34", within Toshiba's Cinema Series(R) and TheaterWide(R) lines, FST PURE technology provides consumers with options for a viewing experience for any room in the house.

16:9 HD Models

Toshiba's line of 16:9 HD Monitor models includes two Cinema Series sets -- the 30HFX85 (30") and 34HFX85 (34"), and three TheaterWide models -- the 34HF85 (34"), 30HF85 (30"), and 26HF85 (26").

Toshiba FST PURE HD SuperTube models feature Dynamic Quadruple Focus, Wide Band Video Amplifier, and Dfine(TM) High-Speed Velocity Scan modulation. Additional features include CrystalScan HDSC(TM) for all time 1080i resolution, CableClear(R) DNR that optimizes video connections by eliminating noise and automatically adjusting sharpness, and an HDMI(TM) Digital Video Input. These sets also include BBE(R) audio technology for crystal clear sound.

Toshiba 16:9 FST PURE HD Models 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.

Pricing and Expected Availability
TheaterWide:

14AF45 (Available Now, $139.99); 20AF45 (Available Now, $199.99); 24AF45 (Available Now, $299.99); 27AF45 (Available Now; $329.99); 32AF45 (Available Now, $499.99); 26HF85 (Available Now, $599.99); 30HF85 (Available Now, $899.99); 34HF85 (Available Now, $1,199.99)

Cinema Series:
30HFX85 (September 2005, $999.99); 34HFX85 (September 2005, $1,299.99)

About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.

Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is a limited liability company, owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is a pioneer in DVD and DVD Recorder technology and a leading manufacturer of a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TV, rear and front projection and direct view televisions, home theater projectors, combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey with production facilities in Lebanon, Tennessee. For additional information please visit http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/.

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Source: Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.

CONTACT: Alejandro Arango of BRODEUR, +1-617-587-2034,
aarango@brodeur.com

Web site: http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/

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