Toshiba Unveils Three New TV Ranges Including Passive 3D VL9 Models
Phil Lelyveld
Entertainment Technology Center
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TL9 Series
This range sits in the middle of the 3, offering higher specs and Active Shutter 3D. There will be two sizes available: 40-inch (£599) and 46-inch (£799). These models are also LED edge-lit and feature Toshiba’s Resolution + software for excellent upscaling of standard definition pictures.
The TL9 series are capable of displaying a 3D source using Active Shutter technology (the glasses that require charging and flicker to produce the 3D effect), and can also convert 2D to 3D at the press of a button. As with the RL9 series they can be made wireless ready using a dongle, though can be hard-wired using an Ethernet cable. They feature 4 HDMI ports and two USB ports, one of which which will record from the inbuilt Freeview tuner.
VL9 Series
The VL9 series tops the three new ranges just announced by Toshiba, though it still sits below the company’s flagship WL and YL models. Three sizes are available in the VL9 series: 42-inch (£699), 47-inch (£899) and 55-inch (£1499). These models offer the flicker-free Passive 3D technology and 2D to 3D conversion, for which four pairs of 3D glasses are provided.
All models are edge-lit LED panels with a slim and sleek silver bezel which looks fantastic. They feature the same Resolution + technology, 4 HDMI ports, 2 USB (1 for recording to HDD) and internet connectivity options. Toshiba has also packed in its Audyssey audio optimisation technology, which it says will provide a superior sound experience. …
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