Pantel ships 32-inch PAN320 / 42-inch PAN420 waterproof LCD HDTVs

by Darren Murph, posted Mar 28th 2008 at 9:11AM

We know, the mere thought of going and putting chlorine into that pool makes you want to lock yourself in the closet, but Pantel's looking to give HD junkies with water-lovin' kids a reason to look forward to the summer. The 32-inch PAN320 and 42-inch PAN420 LCD HDTVs each boast a 1,366 x 768 resolution, 1,600:1 contrast ratio, a fairly beastly bezel and a thing for shedding water. You'll also find an anti-reflective glass and apparently, it comes with some sort of wireless capabilities integrated in. Unfortunately, having an HDTV that will gladly take a cannonball splash won't come cheap, as the 32-incher will demand $3,950 while the bigger brother checks in at $4,450.

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Filed under: Displays, Others, LCD

Tags: lcd tv, LcdTv, PAN320, PAN420, Pantel, waterproof, weatherproof

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Kingpcgeek @ Mar 28th 2008 9:52AM

Sorry for the price of $4000 for a 32" I could buy 6 32" Vizios and throw them away when they get damage by the elements.

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L3 @ Mar 28th 2008 11:32AM

I am with you, man. I built my patio to accomodate a flat screen and I have it wired with HDMI, but these are not even 1080p! Forget it. Give me a 42 or 47 1080p LCD that is weather proof for $2500, and I am in.

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locke6854 @ Mar 28th 2008 10:33AM

Imagine the possibilities!

wallmount in the shower
set on a floaty and watch in the pool

Now I can clean my screen by hosing it down

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Treefingers @ Apr 1st 2008 4:31AM

what about power? i dont think there is water-proof electricity yet. there will be little uses for a "water-proof" tv.

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todd @ May 22nd 2008 2:53PM

I don't think anyone understands what a HUGE market outdoor a/v is right now. The fact that this TV can go ANYWHERE outside, without needing even the slightest bit of coverage over it, makes it a very useful product. I do prefer the Sunbright branded weatherproof sets, as they do full 1080p, but for outdoor use this is generally overkill. Not to mention that Sunbright is only available as a 46" (or small 32") and it costs $5,495.

We have sold 2 of these Pantels, and the customers absolutely love them. It is not for someone who wants to deal with VIZIO garbage, and the tv going bad once a year, but someone who wants a high quality set designed specifically for outdoor use.

We have a Sunbright 32" mounted under a waterfall in our showroom, and it makes for a VERY COOL display.

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Craig @ May 28th 2008 10:11PM

I am the owner of www.WirelessOutdoorTV.com and we sell a lot of the Pantel brand and everyone loves them! They work great!

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