New Widescreen LCD TV

Designed for the high-end consumer home entertainment market, Samsung’s new LTM245W 24” widescreen (16:9) LCD Panel TV receives digital television signals with an optional set top receiver and offers additional inputs for any kind of DVD or video player or game device. As a PC monitor, the LTM245W delivers high-end 1920x1200 screen resolution. The LTM245W offers high-definition resolution for great picture quality that is 1080i, 720p and 480p compatible. Performance comes thanks to 350 cd/m2 brightness and 500:1 contrast ratio. Fast switching pixel rates ensure smooth video playback, and the LTM245W consumes less power than traditional CRT-based televisions to boot.

The 24” LCD TV features Samsung’s PIP dual-screen feature, which means TV watchers can work on their PC without missing a moment of favorite TV or DVD programming. With PIP you can keep your eye on news reports while preparing spreadsheet reports, or watch the big game while reading e-mail. $6000. www.samsungusa.com