Mitsubishi Electric Announces New 12.1-inch TFT-LCD

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Mitsubishi Electric has announced that it will be selling a new TFT-LCD panel module internationally. The new screen is 12.1-inches in size and has XGA resolution with full color. The big selling point of the screen is that it is 10% smaller with a reduced frame width.

The screen is model number AA121XL01 and has up to 1000 cd/m2 brightness and longer backlight life thanks to white LEDs. The new features of the screen will reduce the size and weight of the device. The product will be available starting February 1, 2010 and will ship globally at 52,500 yen or equivalent. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Mitsubishi Laser TV Price Drops By $1,000; New Model Around The Corner?

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Back in July the price for the still unique Mitsubishi Laser TV LaserVue dropped for the first time since introduction by $500. Now Amazon and other retailers offer the Mitsubishi L65A90 65-Inch LaserVue HDTV for only $5,999 cutting a cool $1,000 off the price.

The first Mitsubishi Laser TV went on sale in November of last year. Is it time for a new Laser TV generation? We did not even get the larger brother of the L65A90 yet. Read more

Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:29:11 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi Laser TV drops in Price for the first Time

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I am not sure what is going on with the Mitsubishi Laser TV LaserVue. Somehow it got rather quiet despite some recent manufacturing woes around the Laser TV technology. In the meantime Samsung hammers LED TV Technology into our heads and we are almost forgetting the cool Laser TV technology. Afterall Laser TVs give us twice the color, are energy efficient, 3D ready and can be housed in a thin canvas.

I was monitoring the prices on Amazon for the Mitsubishi L65A90 65-Inch LaserVue HDTV and now Amazon is selling it for $6,499 instead of the $6,999 price the unit has had since introduction last November.
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Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi XD600U 3D-ready Projector Announced

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Mitsubishi Electronics has announced its latest projector called the XD600U. The projector is the first in the new family of high brightness 3D-ready units from Mitsubishi and offers 4500 lumens of brightness from a long-life lamp.

The lamp is rated to last up to 5,000 hours under normal operating conditions in low mode. The XD600U is designed with the latest DDP2230 and DLP link chipset to support 3D content. Users wanting to watch 3D content will need DLP Link-capable 3D glasses. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Mitsubishi Announces 9-inch TFT-LCD for Industry

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Mitsubishi has announced that it has developed four new types of 9-inch TFT-LCD monitors aimed at industrial use. The quartet of screens have a longer backlight life and need no inverter thanks to the low power LED backlighting.

Two of the models are touch panel screens and will start shipping on August 1st. The pair of screens without touch capability will ship on July 1st. Mitsubishi expects that the LCDs will be used in human machine interfaces, home security, kiosks, and other locations. Read more

Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2009 06:35:53 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Mitsubishi Adds 16 Speakers and 3D to New HDTVs

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Mitsubishi pulled back the curtain to reveal a throng of new HDTVs, each offering cinephiles and home-theater enthusiasts something new.

First up, the newly branded Unisen flat panel HDTVs. These premium sets feature a high-quality picture that Mitsubishi claims utilizes “wide color gamut backlight technology to reproduce approximately 25 percent more color than most LCD-TVs,” according to the release. But the real kicker comes in the form of a 16-speaker soundbar for 5.1 surround sound. Mitsubishi stops short of calling the Unisen sets a complete home theater in a box, but a consumer would be hard-pressed to find an HDTV with truly impressive audio included.

The Unisen sets will range in size from 40” to 52” and will run in price from $1,799 to $3,299 depending on the model and size.

Also reveled were the 737 and 837 models. Much like the Boeing 737, these HDTVs are huge, running in size from 60” to 82”. Along with Mitsubishi’s jargon features (including JADE Activity Based User Interface, Improved DeepField Imager, and SharpEdge, to name a few) the 737 and 837 come complete with new 3D-Ready viewing technology, which includes 3-D gaming.

Posted on Wed, 8 Apr 2009 20:35:00 CDT | by James Douglas

Mitsubishi LaserVue back in Production

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Last month Mitsubishi halted unexpectedly the production of the only available Laser HDTV on the market. Now EngadgetHD reports that Mitsubishi has resumed production of the LaserVue TV.
Now the next thing that needs to happen is for the prices of the LaserVue to come down. The 65 inch LaserVue L65A90 is selling for almost $7,000. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi Announces New HL2750U Projector

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Mitsubishi has announced its latest projector called the HL2750U LCD. The projector has a resolution of 1400 x 1050 and offers 3100 lumens of brightness. It also works with optional OL-XL2550 lenses for custom installations.

The projector is flexible and can be used in short throw situations or with optional lenses for very long distance throw for big rooms. Mitsubishi says that the projector uses inorganic LCD technology doubling the life span of the projector compared to other units on the market. Read more

Posted on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Mitsubishi shows i MiEV SPORT AIR at Geneva Motor Show 2009

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Mitsubishi Motors is unveiling the i MiEV SPORT AIR concept car at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 3rd through March 15th.
The i MiEV SPORT AIR explores the future possibilities for zero-emission vehicles, placing a greater bias on exhilarating driving pleasure.
The i MiEV SPORT AIR concept model exemplifies the balance between environmental and dynamic performance implied in the tagline Drive@earth, and highlights the benefits of the Mitsubishi electric vehicle drivetrain. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi Offers Projector Rebates

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I have written many times about the projectors that Mitsubishi offers to consumers. The firm announced recently that it will be offering significant rebates on some of its more popular projectors just in time for consumers to add them to their home theater before the big game.

The entry-level 720p HD projector called the HC1600 has a $100 mail-in rebate and includes a free lamp that is valued at $495. The HC5500 has a rebate of $500 making it sell for $1495. The projector offers 10000:1 contrast ratio and is one of the quietest projectors in the world. Read more

Posted on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Mitsubishi Announces New Wide-Format Projectors

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Mitsubishi Digital announced new wide-format projectors have been added to the 500 series. The new projectors include the WD510U and the WD500U-ST. The ST projector is a short throw unit designed for higher education, government, and business applications.

Both projectors share the same 1280 x 800 resolution and have native 16:10 aspect ratios. The 510U offers 2600 lumens of brightness and the 500U provides 2100 lumens. The 500-ST can produce a 60-inch image on a screen or whiteboard from only 28 inches away. The projectors both use the new Texas Instruments DDP 2230 DMD chips with DLP technology. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Mitsubishi XD95U Pico-portable Projector unveiled

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Mitsubishi today announced the release of the XD95U, its new 3.3-pound pico-portable projector for presenters on the go. Its estimated 3000-hour lamp life (in low mode) and filter-free design provide a low total cost of ownership, making it an economical choice.
Why this 3.3 pound is dubbed "pico-portable" is not clear to me. Pico is associated with the mobile phone sized or smaller projector technology. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:47:02 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi LaserVue Laser TV is Holiday Gift Guide Tip #82

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The first Laser TV is really here this Holiday. It was long delayed but finally Mitsubishi has managed to bring the LaserVue Laser TV to the market. It is still expensive, but hey this way your neighbor cannot afford one. This is your chance to get something brand new this Holidays for your living room.

The Laser beams of the Laser TV provide an extensive range of rich, complex colors, truly distinct clarity, and immersive depth of field. Additionally the Mitsubishi LaserVue has about half the operating power consumption of similar-sized LCD TVs, and a third of Plasma.
The LaserVue TVs also come equipped with 3D-ready viewing technology.
Other features of the Laservue L65-A90 include x.v.Color, PerfectColor, 4 HDMI ports and wired IR input. Read more

Posted on Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi LaserVue debuts on Amazon

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The first Laser TV finally makes its appearance on Amazon.com. Mitsubishi announced last week that the 65 inch LaserVue L65-A90 is officially on sale in stores. Amazon is not directly offering the LaserVue HDTV yet. A retailer named Electronics Expo is offering the L65A90 Laser TV via Amazon for $6,999.

Reviews of the LaserVue Laser TV have been very positive so far. The only beef is with the high price and it seems none of the retailers currently see the need to move down from the MSRP of the L65A90. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:02:36 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi HC6500 1080p Projector Review

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ProjectorCentral reviewed the new Mitsubishi HC6500U Home Theater Projector. The HC6500 is more afforadable than the Mitsubishi HC7000. See the review to find out if it is a great 1080p home cinema projector or not.
Quote from the review: " Sharpness and detail are crystal clear, and high definition content looks stellar. The projector has the lumen power to light up a very large screen in a light-controlled room, or a smaller screen with some ambient light. Read more

Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi LaserVue Laser TV officially on Sale

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Mitsubishi announced that their first Laser TV LaserVue 65 inch HDTV is available at retailers now. The Mitsubishi LaserVue L65-A90 is now being sold for $6,999 at select specialty retailers nationwide.
Apparently sales of the Laser TV started earlier as Mitsubishi says in the announcement that many consumers nationally have already purchased LaserVue.

Quote: "The consumer demand for LaserVue has simply exceeded our expectations and the product is a terrific example of Mitsubishi's technology leadership within the home entertainment market. Bringing laser TV to market is a significant industry accomplishment and we're very proud to be the only TV manufacturer to date that has delivered on the promise of a laser-driven TV," said Frank DeMartin, vice president, marketing, at Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. Read more

Posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:28:15 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

LaserVue Premier launched by Mitsubishi

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The new Laser TV LaserVue from Mitsubishi is supposed to start shipping soon, or did they already? At least Mitsubishi already launched LaserVue Premier, a special program for LaserVue owners. Membership is free and offers LaserVue owners benefits like LaserVue Premier Toll Free Hotline, Priority service, Loaner/Replacement Program and Access to the LaserVue Premier website.

As reported Mitsubishi has a LaserVue roadshow on the road, but there is no definite date on when the 65 inch LaserVue L65-A90 is going to ship besides Q3 timeframe. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi introduces Premium LCD HDTVs with integrated Sound Projector

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Mitsubishi introduced a pair of new Ultra Thin Frame premium flat panel HDTVs today that feature integrated Sound Projectors. The two sets are the 46-inch screen LT-46149 and the 52-inch screen LT-52149 models.

The integrated sound projector uses an array of 16 speakers to reproduce a true 5.1 surround sound listening experience without needing speakers or wiring to accomplish it. Both models also feature a 120Hz refresh rate and the ability to display HD programming. The 46-inch set will retail for $3299 and the 52-ich set will sell for $3699. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:36:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Mitsubishi LaserVue Screen Sizes announced

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Mitsubishi announced today additional details surrounding the performance and functionality of its LaserVue TV (Laser TV).
The Mitsubishi LaserVue will be available in 65" and 73" models with the 65 inch Diamond shipping to authorized retailers in the third quarter of this year and the 73 inch Diamond to follow. We actually reported about these screen sizes already as we found them in the Laservue FAQs. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:37:22 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi partners with NVIDIA and Aspen Media to bring 3D into the Living Room

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Mitsubishi announced new partnerships with NVIDIA Corp. and Aspen Media Products, creating a combined capability to bring 3D content to home entertainment.

Mitsubishi’s entire product line of Home Theater TVs feature 3D-ready technology and the new solution from NVIDIA and Aspen will play back 2D and 3D content.
It can also convert 2D PC games to 3D. Read more

Posted on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:51:49 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi LaserVue Laser TV also comes in 73 inch Size in 2008

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From time to time I check to see if Mitsubishi has updated the available information on their upcoming new Laser TV dubbed LaserVue.

We reported in April about the Mitsubishi Laser TV, when the LaserVue product brand was announced by Mitsubishi.
We knew that Mitsubishi was planning to offer a 65 inch Diamond LaserVue TV in the 3rd Quarter of 2008. In the FAQ section of the Mitsubishi Laser TV, the company also says they plan to release a 73 inch Diamond LaserVue TV in 2008. Read more

Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr