[CES 07] New LCDs from Runco Make Everything Seem HD
January 9th, 2007 — By Barry WillisRunco’s 1080p LCD Flat Panels
Runco International has introduced its Crystal Series CX-40HD and CX-46HD 1080p LCD flat panel here in Las Vegas. The two LCD displays (along with the new CR-32Hdi) feature Runco’s Vivix II video processing which not only improves high definition material, but elevates standard NTSC material (such as cable or satellite) to near HD quality for maximum viewing enjoyment.
With both NTSC and ATSC signal compatibility, the CX-40HD and CX-46HD are perfect “bridge� technologies between the analog video era of the 20th century and the digital age of the 21st. Runco is also rolling out the CR-32HDi, a 32� HD display that achieves a new value position in Runco’s expanding lineup of LCDs. The CR-32HDi features 1366 x 768 native resolution, while the CX-40HD and CX-46HD LCD models are 1920 x 1080 high-definition native resolution displays. Numerous user-friendly features such as aspect ratio control, 1000:1 contrast ratio, grayscale tracking, and Runco’s “VirtualWide� mode which converts 4:3 aspect ratio images to 16:9 without losing any image integrity.
All three LCDs include the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) calibration suite to deliver the absolute best image possible under any viewing condition, according to information released here. The CR-32HDi is at priced at $1995, while the CX-40HD and CX-46HD are $3995 and $5995 respectively. All three models are shipping now.
