Mitsubishi unveils LDTV146 and LDTV152 1080p LCD monitors
by Darren Murph 
posted Feb 26th 2009 at 5:40PM
Mitsubishi may be having some trouble with its LaserVue set, but those in the commercial realm probably aren't too concerned. What they may be interested in, however, are these two. Mitsu has introduced the 46-inch LDTV146 and 52-inch LDTV152 at the Digital Signage Show in Las Vegas, both of which boast 1080p 10-bit LCD panels. These were designed to last and last (and last), with a backlight estimated to survive 30,000 hours -- or around seven years when turned on for 12 hours per day. Other specifications include a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 500 nits of brightness and $2,995 / $3,995 price tags, and if you're into either, you'll be glad to know they're available now.
Filed under: Displays, Mitsubishi, LCD
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
titolajko @ Feb 26th 2009 9:06PM
I don't get it. Who gives these guys the right to charge $3000.00
for a 46". And how do you justify that price and who is going to pay
for it. yeah, yeah, mitshibishi this and that, but if they don't
change their pricing, they'll be out like Pioneer real soon. Mark my
words. You want to buy a TV that is going to change the way you
watch TV (you must like the 120hz effect though). Then go to
samsclub.com and type in 120hz, you'll see reviews on 120hz 47"
philips for $1,294.00 (not the one with blu ray bundle), this is the future of television and picture clarity, see it for yourself. You must be watching a blu ray on it
though. Half the price, three times the picture clarity (up to 6
million pixels), yes you heard it right. I own one and to this day
can't believe the picture.
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scyber @ Feb 27th 2009 5:43AM
Its a commercial set for digital signage (hence its extended backlight lifetime). Commercial products almost always go at a premium.
Loban @ Feb 27th 2009 2:29PM
Or you could just get a 50" 1080 VIERA from newegg or Amazon for $1200 and blow that Philips and just about any other LCD out of the water.
Why anyone would pay nearly $1300 for a 47" LCD is beyond me.
Andy Anonymous @ Feb 27th 2009 12:02PM
Engadget: PLEASE stop promoting dynamic contrast ratios as if they weren't a scam on consumers perpetrated by LCD manufacturers trying to look more competitive with PDPs.
Loban @ Feb 27th 2009 2:30PM
Wow, smartest comment I've read all day. That goes for the 120Hz gimmick also.
titolajko @ Feb 27th 2009 3:24PM
My brother has a 50" panasonic viera. He came over and checked out my philips and on the spot he wanted to take his plasma back and get the philips but it was past the 90 days. This LCD is something special. I saw your vieras and kuros, trust me. I am sorry to say, but plasmas are on their way out. This is evolution of television.
john @ Mar 2nd 2009 2:19PM
nobody wants a set that would last 7 yrs at 30,000 hrs especially at 3 to 4 thousand dollars
I say mitsubishi like all hdtvs manufacturing should be like laservue now that is the way of future hdtvs
hopefully even holographics
chad @ May 12th 2009 11:23AM
The 46in LDTV146 is on sale at Costco for $1099, nowhere near the est price.
Looks like a really nice set for $1100