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Samsung has added a new LED monitor to its SyncMaster line. The SyncMaster XL2370 will be available at Best Buy starting October 12th for $299. It will hit other retail stores in late November.

The XL2370 features an LED edge-lit backlight, 1080 HD resolution, a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 and 2 millisecond response time. Movies can be seen in 16:9 widescreen formats without any distortion or stretching. And, not to take up too much space, the XL2370 measures just 3/4" at the top and weighs less than eight pounds.

The XL2370 is ENERGY STAR compliant, and is (partially) constructed out of post consumer materials. Read more

At CEDIA this week, Runco unveiled the first-ever LED home theater projectors - the QuantumColor Q-750i and Q-750d. The QuantumColor projectors use Runco's new InfiniLight lampless LED illumination technology to create energy-efficient systems with beautiful projection performance.

Both projectors also feature Runco's new Personal Color Equalizer, a six-axis (R, G, B, C, Y, M) color adjustment that works like an audio equalizer and allows colors to be individually dialed up and down for every video source.

"Runco has been innovating and changing projection technology for years," says Joel Silver, founder and president of the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF™). "An LED lampless light source is clearly the next step in front projection, and Runco's investment in color gamut and customization puts its QuantomColor projectors well ahead of the pack. The innovation offered by Runco's Personal Color Equalizer easily enables accurate color gamut for all current sources."Read more

Samsung has just unveiled the flagship model of its expanded LED HDTV lineup with the all-new 8500 Series. The new HDTVs combine the award-winning picture quality and thinness of Samsung's previous LED HDTVs, with the latest networking and interactive features, to provide an ideal option to all TV connoisseurs.

The 8500 Series is capable of a stunning 7,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for extreme detail and image depth. Its Wide Color Enhancer Pro ensures that colors are consistently vibrant, while Samsung's Ultra Clear Panel works to improve image clarity and brightness regardless of a room's ambient lighting. The 8500 Series is also compliant with the latest Energy Star v3.0 ratings, and includes an optimized energy savings mode.Read more

LG's new LH90 series, available now through national retailers such as Best Buy and other leading electronics dealers, offer consumers advanced picture quality, smart energy savings and stylish design. The new LH90 series of LCD HDTVs features full-array LED backlighting with 2,000,000:1 Mega Contrast for unsurpassed picture quality and color detail.

The LH90 employs local dimming technology for precise automatic picture control, resulting in deeper blacks and wider color gamut. The addition of TruMotion 240Hz technology ensures smooth motion even during fast-action sports and movie scenes. Built-in THX Movie Mode on the LH90 provides consumers with a one-button solution for experiencing studio color, black levels and clean signal processing. Also, the the LH90 meets the latest Energy Star 3.0 specifications.

The LH90 is available in 55-, 47-, and 42-inch class sizes and has a MSRP of $3,199.95, $2,399.95, and $1,899.95 respectively.

Samsung's new XL2370 monitor is a 23-inch LED backlit model from Samsung's "Touch of Color" lineup sporting a 2ms response and a full 1080p resolution. The XL2370 also features a "finger-slim" design similar to the 0.65-inch depth of the P2370L model, a dynamic contrast ratio of 5M:1 and VOC-free crystal-like bezel frame to help reduce glare.

Also, note that the XL2370 uses about 40% less power than other LCD models that are currently available in this size. The glossy stand offers a polished design, while the clear, crystal-like acrylic neck gives the illusion that the monitor is floating.

The XL2370 will don the title of Samsung's "highest performance monitor" when it launches in Korea in mid-July. The XL2370 will make its way to its Europe and "other parts of the world" in August.

The Toshiba REGZA series will see three new additions to its lineup, the XV648, ZV650 and SV670.

First, the REGZA XV648, which will excel when there is extra light in the room. It features Toshiba's CrystalCoat technology that stops ambient room light reflections from washing out the picture, creating 30 percent better contrast in bright rooms.

Next, the REGZA ZV650, which will come equipped with Toshiba's ClearScan 240 technology combing 120 frames per second with advanced Backlight Scanning Technology to create a 240Hz effect. This new system also helps the ZV650 series attain its high 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, combining amazing picture clarity and incredible picture depth.

Finally, the REGZA SV670 will feature FocaLight Full Matrix LED with Local Dimming. The local dimming allows deep blacks without sacrificing peak white brightness for an all-new level of picture quality with a previously unattainable 2M:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

All of these will be launching in June and August this year. Get the sizes, release dates and prices here.