Envision Intros Three LCD TVs

Envision is looking to capitalize on the holiday season with three new LCD TVs, including a 42-inch panel priced under $1,000.

Although a certain segment of the LCD television market is about offering the latest and greatest technologies and videophile features, display maker Envision has realized there’s also a market for LCD televisions that just get the job done without requiring a second mortgage. To that end, the company today announced three new Omni Series LCD televisions due to hit retailers just in time for the end-of-year holiday buying season.

“Envision’s new HDTV’s are the perfect complement to any home or office setting,” said Envision’s Michael Lien, general manager for North America brand sales, in a statement. “With a combination of sleek sophistication, remarkable picture, and sound quality and total ease of use, the Omni Series TVs are the perfect gifts for someone seeking the ultimate theater experience.”

The new Omni series panels will be available in three sizes—26 inches, 23 inches, and (in a first for Envision) 42 inches—and feature a glossy black finish. All are HD capable, offering a 1,366 by 768-pixel resolution, ATSC and clear-QAM digital tuners, an 8 ms response time, and a 170° viewing angle. The units also feature built-in speakers, S/PDIF output for connecting to surround systems, along with a headphone out, a remote control, and V-Chip parental controls. The 32-inch unit offers a 1,200:1 contrast ratio, while the 26- and 32-inch units come in with 80:1 and 1,500:1 contrast ratios, respectively. The 32-inch units also feature two HDMI inputs.

The 42-inch L42W761 should be available in stores and online by November 23, can carries a suggested price of $999. The 26- and 32-inch units should be available now, at suggested prices of $479 and $649, respectively.