Toshiba starts integrating DVD into small-screen displays

By Sharon Fisher | Published January 8, 2009, 3:32 PM

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Want to watch a movie in bed? Cooking programs in the kitchen? Pilates videos in the den? Toshiba America Consumer Products has announced a new line of LCD TV/DVD combination products, which are intended to be used in any room in the house.

Screen size include 19, 22, and 26 inches, all with a 16:9 aspect radio. All the TVs will meet Energy Star 3.0 certifications. The current 15-inch television will continue to be sold.

Toshiba reported that according to NPD Group statistics, it led the market in several size categories, holding 34% unit share in models under 23-inches and accounting for five of the top 10 LCD TV combination models 23 inches or less. Also, as early adopters have already bought large TVs, there is more interest in the smaller end of the market for secondary models.

Except for the 26-inch model, they come in two colors, black or white. They will ship in March and April of this year for prices ranging from $349.99 to $549.99.

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