April 17 – Japan is getting some serious treatment from Toshiba, who announced today that they will be updating their REGZA line of LCDs with 10 new models.

While these models include the normal feature set standard in the REGZA line, Toshiba has updated these TVs with some interesting new features.

Each of these HDTVs will come with a 300GB hard drive and DVR capabilities, allowing the users to conduct all of their recording functions on the TV itself. All of the 10 new models will utilize this function with the exception of the bottom 3 in the new series.

All of new REGZA’s are 1080p compliant with 120Hz refresh rates and a whole host of connections. The connections on the top end models are very extensive with 4 HDMI inputs, 3 Ethernet inputs, 2 USB ports, Firewire, and Bluetooth connections.

Of course these units will cost quite a bit, with the largest top end model, the 52-inch 52ZH500, retailing for around $5,850.

Toshiba has not announced a US release, but the growing popularity of DVRs would seem to favor a US version as well.

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[Via EngadgetHD]