Dell Intros New LCD TVs, Monitor

Computer maker Dell has a big business in its LCD monitors and flat-panel TVs, and it expanded the lineup today with two new high-def TVs and a computer monitor.

At the Digital Life event this week in New York City, Dell Computer took the opportunity to showcase several new products, including two new LCD televisions and an LCD flat-panel computer monitor, aiming to maintain and extend its forward position in the LCD market.

First up, Dell introduced its new W3207C and W3707 32- and 37-inch high-definition LCD televisions. Both units feature over-the-air high-definition television tuners and 1,366 by 768 WXGA resolutions. The 32-inch W3207C offers a 1,200:1 contrast ration, 8 ms response tune, and a 30-watt amp pushing integrated stereo speakers, all for a starting price of $1,199. Moving up, the W3707C offers detachable 30-watt speakers with SRS TruSurround XT, picture-in-picture capability for dual-source viewing, dual HDMI inputs, a VGA connector for hooking up to PCs, as well as composite, component, and s-video input for use with DVRs, DVD players, and other peripherals. The W3707C starts at $1,699. Neither screen offers native 1080p resolution, but the price points aren’t half bad for al all-around LCD display. Both units are available immediately.

Dell also rolled out its new E207WFP 20.1-inch widescreen flat-panel monitor, sporting a 1,680 by 1,050 native resolution, a DVI interface with HDCP, and a tilt stand which can be removed for wall-mounting the display. The E207WFP is available immediately at prices starting at $289.