Tata Nano Goes Up in Flames With Passenger and Driver Inside

The Tata Nano is one of those vehicles that’s just so cute, you can’t help but like it. That is, until the thing catches on fire. Then, we imagine, it would be pretty hard to like the thing. This is the latest story in a torrid affair with Tata’s Nano, and we wish we could say it was figuring itself out. But, as you can see from the image, that’s just not the case. Unfortunate, really.

The Tata story begins with some smoke billowing out of steering wheel columns. Once that calmed down, it was everyone’s assumption that the company had figured out the problems with their little vehicles, and now everyone could safely drive one of their very own. At least, that’s what insurance agent Satish Sawant thought, when he picked up his very own Tata Nano in Mumbai. He was sitting in the backseat, when a motorcyclist came upon them, and motioned for them to stop. When Sawant looked at what the motorcyclist was pointing at, he noticed that the back of the Nano was on fire.

Sawant and his driver had to jump out of the car, because it didn’t take long before the tiny vehicle was completely overtaken by fire. Sawant went on record saying that he didn’t know what happened — that there wasn’t any tell-tale signs about the car catching on fire. At least, not until he saw the fire. Questions are arising that the cooling system within the Nano aren’t suitable for the vehicle. And the engine in the back may be of poor decision making as well. We’re hoping that Tata can figure out what’s going on soon, before an event like this equals the driver, and whoever else may be in the car at the time, not being able to jump out in time.

Ulysse Nardin Chairman Has Android

We understand that some pieces of gadgetry out there cost a pretty penny, or two (or several thousand), but we have to admit that there should be some kind of limit on some of these things. Or, if not the limit on the prices themselves, than maybe just a limit on the craziness that some business people out there will go to to sell their tech. In the case of the Ulyse Nardin Chairman, a luxury phone beyond all luxury phones, you might want to sit down for this one. It’s a doozy.

We’ve seen the Ulysse Nardin Charman luxury phone before, but something has changed since then. It’s running Android, Google’s mobile Operating System, and not Windows Mobile as originally conceived. But, before we go any further, let’s just add that we understand the concept behind the price for this device. After all, it does have a functional kinetic power system within the device. Basically, that means the device itself will generate electrical power, which can last up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 30 days of stand-by time. It has a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, fingerprint recognition, 3G, a preloaded Facebook application (does that mean Android 2.0/2.1 is running this thing?), an 8MP camera, HD video playback, 32GB of internal memory, and an ARM-based Freescale i.MX processor. It also has “extensive gaming ability,” but we’ll be honest: we have no idea what that means.

Now, for the moment of truth. If you’ll recall, there wasn’t any word on what the Ulysse Nardin Chairman would cost last year. That’s all changed. If you’re interested in pre-ordering the device, you can head over to their site and do the deed right now. But, you better be ready to drop anywhere between $12,800 and $49,500 for this thing. The price variation depends on what model you choose, which comes in five color versions. We honestly love the way this handset looks, and we are fans of the kinetic rotor, but . . . Well, we don’t have to say it.

AT&T Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus confirmed

Palm and AT&T have announced that the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus will be launching on the AT&T network in the coming months. Priced at $149.99 for the Pre Plus and $49.99 for the Pixi Plus, the handsets will be functionally identical to their Verizon counterparts, aside from packing 850/1900 UMTS/HSDPA and quadband GSM/EDGE connectivity rather than EVDO Rev.A.

That means the AT&T Palm Pre Plus will have WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 and GPS along with 16GB of storage, while the AT&T Palm Pixi Plus will have half that capacity, with 8GB of storage. Neither handset has a memory card slot, but both get Palm’s webOS Synergy system; the Pixi Plus will also get a special AT&T blue battery cover.

No specific release dates at present, but AT&T will apparently be showing off the new smartphones at CTIA Wireless 2010 this coming week. Prices will be following a $100 mail-in rebate and subject to a new, two-year agreement.

Press Release:

Palm webOS Smartphones to be Available for AT&T Customers

Palm to Showcase Pre Plus and Pixi Plus at CTIA Wireless

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Mar 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — AT&T’s 80 million customers will soon have a new choice for staying connected in their fast-paced lives — the Palm(R) webOS(TM) platform. Palm, Inc. (NASDAQ:PALM) today announced that the Palm Pre(TM) Plus and Palm Pixi(TM) Plus phones will be available on the nation’s fastest 3G network for $149.99 and $49.99, respectively, with a two-year service agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

“AT&T and Palm have a history of smartphone leadership, and today’s announcement is a significant milestone for us,” said Jon Rubinstein, Palm chairman and chief executive officer. “With Palm webOS phones coming to AT&T, Palm can help most anyone in the United States stay connected so they never miss a thing.”

Pre Plus and Pixi Plus will be featured in Palm’s booth (No. 7053) at CTIA Wireless, which runs March 23-25 in Las Vegas.

With a slider keyboard, a larger touchscreen and a high-performance processor, Pre Plus is Palm’s full-featured Palm webOS phone. It’s designed for people who want an easy-to-use phone with advanced features to help manage the different aspects of their lives, both personal and professional. The keyboard makes for quick and easy typing, while the unique gesture area provides a sleek look and intuitive navigation. Customers also get 16GB(1) of storage (~15GB user available) for applications and media. Pre Plus comes with the Palm Touchstone(TM) Back Cover, so it’s compatible out of the box with the revolutionary inductive Touchstone Charging Dock (sold separately).

As Palm’s thinnest phone to date, Pixi Plus fits easily in your hand or pocket and offers a host of powerful features, including Wi-Fi. It’s great for social communicators and first-time smartphone buyers who want an affordable and customizable phone with a full QWERTY keyboard instantly accessible for messaging and web content. Available in the original black as well as a new blue exclusive to AT&T, Pixi Plus is designed to let you express yourself. With the color Palm Pixi Touchstone Back Covers and the Palm Pixi Artist Series Back Covers (www.palm.com/artistseries), which are compatible with the Touchstone Charging Dock, you can easily switch covers to suit your mood and style (all sold separately at www.palm.com/store).

“We’re offering our customers even greater choice by adding Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus to the nation’s best smartphone portfolio,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “Palm webOS plus included access to the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network and the ability to talk and surf the web at the same time is a powerful combination.”

Pre Plus and Pixi Plus showcase the defining features of Palm webOS, including the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously and easily move between them; the power of Palm Synergy(TM), which brings customers’ information from the many places it resides into a single, more comprehensive view; unobtrusive notifications; and universal search.(2) Palm webOS also has a unique model of over-the-air software updates that delivers new features and performance improvements directly to a user’s phone. Past updates have included support for 3D games and video recording allowing webOS customers to use their phones in fun, new ways.

A significant advantage of Palm webOS applications is that they can be integrated into the core webOS functionalities, such as linked contacts, layered calendars, notifications and GPS, providing a rich catalog of innovative and unique offerings for Palm webOS users. The growing Palm App Catalog offers some of the best apps in the market – such as Pandora, Fandango, and rich 3D games like “Need for Speed(TM) Undercover” and “Guitar Hero” – unique in their high integration with the webOS device. Currently there are more than 2,000 applications for download.
Pre Plus and Pixi Plus feature Wi-Fi connectivity, and AT&T customers with these devices will receive AT&T Wi-Fi access at U.S. hotspots included as part of their unlimited data plan. The phones transparently connect to Wi-Fi when in range of an AT&T hotspot, providing customers with fast and seamless access to music, email, video and the web. AT&T has the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots.

Pre Plus and Pixi Plus also support a variety of AT&T services, including AT&T Navigator for audible turn-by-turn navigation (subscription required), AT&T Address Book to easily synchronize online contacts to your phone, and YPMobile to quickly find local businesses. They also include the following features and specifications. (NOTE: A complete list of features and specifications for each phone is available at www.att.com/WebOS or www.palm.com/PrePlus and www.palm.com/PixiPlus.)

Palm Synergy(TM), a key feature of Palm webOS that brings your information from all the places it resides – including Outlook(3), Google, Facebook, Yahoo! and LinkedIn – into one logical view that links your contacts and calendars, so accessing them is easier than ever

The ability to run multiple applications simultaneously and easily move between them
Unobtrusive notifications
Universal search
Over-the-air software updates delivered directly to a user’s phone
High-quality applications from the Palm App Catalog
High-speed connectivity
Gesture area, which enables simple, intuitive gestures for navigation
Full QWERTY keyboard
High-performance, desktop-class web browser
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Integrated GPS(4)
Robust messaging support (combining IM, SMS and MMS capabilities)
Multimedia options, including music, photos, video recording and playback, a camera with LED flash and a standard 3.5mm headset jack
Email, including EAS (for access to corporate Microsoft Exchange servers) and personal email support (Google Gmail push, Yahoo!, POP3, IMAP)
Bluetooth(R) 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
USB mass storage mode
Charger/microUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Proximity sensor, which automatically disables the touchscreen and turns off the display whenever you put the phone up to your ear
Light sensor, which reduces power usage by dimming the display if the ambient light is dark
Accelerometer, which automatically orients web pages and photos to your perspective
Ringer switch, which easily silences the device with one touch
Removable, rechargeable battery

Band/modes:
UMTS bands/HSDPA 3.6: 850/1900
Quad band GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900
GSM/GPRS/EDGE Class 10

Availability and Pricing

Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus will be available in AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.com in the coming months for $149.99 and $49.99, respectively, with a two-year service agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate. More information is available at www.att.com/webOS.

BlueAnt T1 rugged Bluetooth headset

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from BlueAnt, but the Bluetooth headset company are back with their latest headset. They reckon the BlueAnt T1 is not only rugged but provides the best wind noise reduction you’ll find on the market; that’s also paired with text-to-speech with voice control and A2DP compatibility for (mono) streaming of audio and GPS directions.

The noise reduction is courtesy of BlueAnt’s Wind Armour Technology, and the company reckon it’ll allow for clear audio in up to 22mph wind. As for the ruggedness, that’s thanks to removable silicon covers that cushion the casing against knocks and bumps. The T1 can be paired with two devices simultaneously, thanks to Bluetooth Multipoint, and remains connected even during conversations so you can flip between two active calls on different handsets.

Battery life is rated as up to six hours talktime or up to 120 hours standby, and the headset can store up to 2,000 address book entries. The BlueAnt T1 will go on sale in May, priced at $79.99.

Press Release:

RUGGED BLUEANT T1 BLUETOOTH HEADSET DELIVERS SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE

Groundbreaking durability and wind noise reduction the result of years of research and development

Las Vegas, NV – 2010 CTIA Wireless – March 22, 2010 – BlueAnt is proud to launch the T1 headset, a durable, reliable Bluetooth device that has been designed to give high quality audio performance in the most challenging conditions.

The T1 is the first BlueAnt headset to feature Wind Armour TechnologyTM. Developed over the course of years of research into wind noise performance, this solution combines patent-pending design features with BlueAnt’s proprietary noise cancellation software to deliver clear audio in wind speeds up to 22 mph—the best wind noise reduction of any Bluetooth headset on the market.

The T1 has also been designed to be highly durable. In addition to the sturdy earpiece, the T1 features removable and interchangeable patent-pending, soft-touch silicon covers that protect and cushion the headset from minor bumps and accidental impact. This headset can also withstand the onslaught of everyday dust and moisture.

The T1 is also the first and only Bluetooth headset to offer caller name announce, so you will always know who is calling because the T1 will read out the name of the incoming caller. Responding to the call is as easy as saying the words “Answer” or “Ignore”, leaving the user hands free to focus on their task at hand. The Text To Speech engine will store up to 2,000 phone book entries per paired device for caller name announce. The T1 also offers A2DP for streaming audio of podcasts and turn-by-turn directions from GPS applications on your mobile phone.

“We realize our customers have busy, active lives and need to connect in all different kinds of environments, be that commuting to work on a busy city street, taking calls on a construction site, or skiing down the back of a mountain. One of the keys to our success is that our devices are designed to naturally integrate into our customers’ lives; with the T1, this now includes active and mobile lifestyles in a variety of environments,” said Taisen Maddern, Executive Chairman of BlueAnt Wireless.

T1 users will also enjoy the Simply Connect experience that BlueAnt pioneered in mobile headsets. BlueAnt’s Simply Connect technology talks the user through setup and pairing, and automatically connects and reconnects the headset with notification. The T1 also offers true multipoint to connect and conduct calls on two mobile phones simultaneously, and is firmware upgradable through BlueAnt’s free updater software. Available in stores in May, the T1 provides 6 hours of talk time and 120 hours of standby time and has an MSRP of $79.99.

More information on the T1 and other hands-free devices from BlueAnt Wireless can be found at
www.blueantwireless.com.

T1 Feature Summary:
 Superior wind noise performance: clear calls in winds up to 22 mph
 Durable exterior and soft touch silicon cover protect the headset from accidental impact, dust and moisture
 Use your voice to make calls with quick access to phone voice dialing
 Answer calls with your voice just by saying “Answer” or “Ignore”
 Stores up to 2,000 phone book entries for each paired device and uses text to speech technology to read out the name of the incoming caller
 Multipoint: connect to two phones at the same time and answer whichever one rings
 True multipoint: both phones remain connected even during a call, so you can switch between multiple simultaneous calls on both phones without disconnecting from the T1
 Simply Connect technology and embedded audio guides talk you through setup and pairing
 A2DP streaming for playback of music, podcasts and turn-by-turn direction information from a phone GPS application
 Free firmware upgrades available online
 Hardware on/off switch

The T1 incorporates the BlueGenieTM Voice Interface software from Sensory, Inc. BlueGenie is a trademark of Sensory, Inc.

Toshiba UX600 series HDTVs

Toshiba have announced a new LED HDTV, the UX600 series, complete with an included WiFi adapter in the box and the ability to access YouTube, VUDU, Pandora and various social networking services like Facebook and Twitter. Three models in the UX600 range will be available initially, the 40UX600, 46UX600 and 55UX600 sized at 40-inches, 46-inches and 55-inches respectively.

All three will offer a 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, Full HD 1080p images and Toshiba’s ClearFrame 120Hz technology. They’ll also act as a digital photo frame, and have automatic brightness control based on ambient lighting.

That’s despite measuring less than 2-inches thick. The three new Toshiba HDTVs will go on sale this month, priced at $1,399.99, $1,699.99 and $2,499.99 for the 40UX600, 46UX600 and 55UX600 respectively.

Press Release:

TOSHIBA INTRODUCES THE NEW UX600 SERIES LED TV, BLENDING HIGH PICTURE QUALITY WITH INTERNET CAPABILITY THAT IS FUN AND EASY

Slim and easy to use, the UX600 with included Wi-Fi® adapter delivers
digital entertainment on demand

Wayne, NJ — March 22, 2010 — Toshiba America Consumer Products L.L.C. (“Toshiba”), a market leader in LCD TVs, today announced the availability of the new UX600 LED TV, offering breakthrough picture quality with advanced interactive features for non-stop entertainment.

Entertainment on-demand is taken to new levels with the UX600’s NET TV™ capabilities. Net TV includes a wide variety of applications that broaden the definition of “TV Content” and enrich the overall user experience. VUDU™ Movies offers true 1080p HD, 5.1 surround sound and gives viewers access to over 3,000 HD movies on demand. NET TV also streams audio applications such as Pandora® and creates personalized “Channels” of the music users enjoy. Viewers can also keep in touch while watching TV through social networking applications like Facebook® and Twitter®. Additionally, video and photo services such as YouTube™, Flickr®, and Picasa™ Web Albums let users share content with friends and family wherever they live. News services including the New York Times®, AP, National Weather, and more, provide up to the minute information about the world around you. And, the customizable “Ticker” available at the bottom of the screen allows you to keep up to date with information from Twitter, News, Weather, or Stocks, automatically.

In order to provide consumers with simple and instant access to the Internet, the UX600 also comes equipped with its own Wi-Fi adapter. Unlike some other Internet capable televisions, the UX600 is ready to deliver the latest content right out-of-the-box. The included WPA Wi-Fi adapter eliminates the need to purchase additional accessories, and simplifies the set-up process.

“This is a high quality LED TV that is both simple and fun!” said Scott Ramirez, VP, TV Marketing. “We have packed amazingly deep LED picture quality, robust Internet capability, and a long list of key Toshiba features, into our new slim Air Lagoon™ design, and included a Wi-Fi Adapter to make it a total pleasure from day one. This is a package people will be excited to own.”
Available in 40″, 46″ and 55″ sizes (measured respectively at 40.0″, 46.0″ and 54.6″ diagonally), the UX600 is packed with a number of cutting-edge picture quality features. The stunning 3M:1 dynamic contrast ratio LED produces a clearer, crisper image. To ensure consistent contrast levels, the UX600 benefits from Toshiba’s CrystalCoat™ high contrast screen coating to keep contrast high in bright rooms, AutoView™ which analyzes ambient room light and the incoming video signal to automatically create the optimal picture in all lighting conditions and DynaLight™ automatically adjusts the backlight intensity based on the incoming video signal. All this is combined with the Pixel PureÒ 5G engine, whose superior processing enhances the quality of high definition and standard definition images. Fast-paced action video also achieves the ultimate clarity with Toshiba’s ClearFrame™ 120Hz technology which doubles the video frames from 60 per second to 120 per second to reduce any motion blur that may occur when watching sports or action movies. The superior picture quality is matched by superior sound quality as Dolby® Volume ensures a consistent volume level, even during commercials or when changing channels.

Going above and beyond an ordinary television, the UX600 also boasts many other features designed to enhance the consumer experience. Photo Frame capability lets consumers effortlessly view photos in an automatic slide show, allowing the TV to act as both a TV, and a digital photo frame. Gaming Mode is designed reduce game controller delay, giving the player improved reaction time and a more realistic playing experience. With the UX600, these, along with a list of other advanced features, transform television viewing.

The UX600 heralds a new luxurious appearance for Toshiba’s LED range, featuring a slim, gorgeous Air Lagoon™ design less than 2″ in depth. As efficiency is also important, the UX600 also meets ENERGY STARÒ 4.0 requirements.

Pricing and Availability:
The 40UX600, 46UX600 and 55UX600 will be available to purchase from March 2010 at a
Suggested Retail Price of $1,399.99, 1,699.99 and $2,499.99 respectively.

For full product details and more information on the UX600 as well as other television products, please visithttp://www.tacpnewsroom.com or http://www.toshibatv.com.

About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (TACP) is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. TACP markets and sells a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TVs, Hi-Definition Blu-ray Disc players, TV/DVD Combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit www.tacp.toshiba.com orwww.toshibatv.com.

Viliv S10 Blade

We’ve already seen plenty of Viliv’s S10 Blade convertible touchscreen netbook, criticized its pricing and watched it strut its stuff on video; all that’s left is the full review, and UMPC Portal have just that. They’ve been playing with the S10 Blade for a few weeks now, and come away mightily impressed.

The S10 Blade gets credit for its solid build quality, sensible design and lengthy battery life. In fact, it’s capable of 7.5hrs runtime with the display at 70-percent brightness and WiFi switched on. There are also no moving parts, so it’s silent in running, and the 1.6GHz Atom processor delivers its usual performance: don’t expect 720p HD video or above, but for mainstream tasks the Windows 7 netbook is okay.

Multitouch is deemed perhaps unnecessary for most likely users, and the 1.2kg weight could end up frustrating if you’re constantly using the S10 in tablet mode, but this could make an interesting – and non-iPad – match with Amazon’s upcoming Kindle for Tablets app. You’ll pay a premium over other netbooks, but if Viliv can get the S10 into Best Buy like it has with other models then maybe it can win some people round.

Toshiba G300, E200, C100

If Toshiba’s new UX600 series HDTVs are slightly out of your price range, the company has a fair few other new models to choose from too. The G300, E200 and C100 are all standalone LCD HDTVs, while the CV100 LCD throws an integrated DVD player into the mixture. All four have similar “Horizon” stylings as the more expensive sets, but with sizes kicking off from 18.5-inches and prices from $249.99.

The Toshiba G300 comes in 40-inch, 46-inch and 54.6-inch screen sizes and supports Full HD 1080p together with 120Hz for reduced motion blur. Meanwhile the E200 comes in 31.5-inch, 37.6-inch and 40-inch sizes and also has 1080p support, though drops the 120Hz; it does get four HDMI ports, though, plus a PC input.

The Toshiba C100 and CV100 are basically the same TV set, with 720p HD support and 18.5-inch, 21.6-inch, 26-inch and 31.5-inch screen sizes, but the latter adds an integrated DVD player. All four ranges will go on sale this month, priced as below.

G300 120Hz LCD TV

• 40G300, Suggested Retail Price $899.99
• 46G300, Suggested Retail Price $1,099.99
• 55G300, Suggested Retail Price $1,599.99

E200 1080p LCD TV

• 32E200, Suggested Retail Price $549.99
• 37E200, Suggested Retail Price $649.99
• 40E200, Suggested Retail Price $699.99

C100 720p LCD TV

• 19C100, Suggested Retail Price $249.99
• 22C100, Suggested Retail Price $299.99
• 26C100, Suggested Retail Price $399.99
• 32C100, Suggested Retail Price $449.99

CV100 720p LCD / DVD Combo TV

• 19CV100, Suggested Retail Price $299.99
• 22CV100, Suggested Retail Price $349.99
• 26CV100, Suggested Retail Price $449.99
• 32CV100, Suggested Retail Price $519.99

Press Release:

TOSHIBA UNVEILS ITS FIRST FOUR LCD TV SERIES FOR 2010

WITH ENHANCEMENTS AT EVERY LEVEL

The G300, E200, C100 and CV100 showcase sleek, new designs, enhanced connectivity, and excellent picture quality

Wayne, NJ — March 22, 2010 — Toshiba America Consumer Products L.L.C. (“Toshiba”), a market leader in LCD TV, today announced the availability of four new LCD TV Series for 2010. Complementing the brand’s new and upcoming LED product lines, Toshiba continues to offer a wide range of new LCD televisions, including the G300, E200 and C100 LCD TV, and CV100 LCD / DVD Combo TV, each featuring the new Horizon™ design. Boasting a slimming tapered bezel and attractive front panel gradation, the new Horizon design creates a more modern, elegant appearance. Available in a variety of sizes, from 19 to 55 inches, these new LCD series provide an exciting array of home entertainment options for every lifestyle and room in the home.

Underscoring Toshiba’s commitment to stellar picture quality, as well as elements that enhance consumer’s overall television viewing experience, these new LCD televisions feature several key picture quality and convenience technologies. DynaLight™ monitors the brightness level of each video frame and automatically adjusts for deeper black levels, creating higher dynamic contrast for a more realistic picture. Photo Frame capability allows these sets to act as both a TV and a Digital Photo Frame. Consumers can now showcase their favorite memories as a clear, crisp slide show on the high-resolution television screen, all controlled with just the TV remote. Additionally, Gaming Mode takes the gaming experience to a new level by reducing game control delay, thus giving the player improved reaction time and a more realistic playing experience. This is great when used with popular gaming consoles, or with PC games using the TVs PC Input.

“We have enhanced our 2010 TV Line-up from top to bottom” said Scott Ramirez, VP, TV Marketing. “For 2010, both LED and LCD are important TV categories, and we have ensured that our new LCD models get enhancements that make them compelling values for our consumers. With features like DynaLight, Photo Frame capability, Gaming Mode, and the new Horizon design, these models will become must haves in their category.”

G300 Series – Fast Action, Fast Connectivity

For sports enthusiasts and action movie fans alike, the G300 boasts ClearFrame™ 120Hz which doubles the video frames from 60 per second to 120 per second, designed to virtually eliminate motion blur without decreasing image brightness. Whether watching a football player angling toward the end zone, or eagerly following a high speed movie chase, the picture is crisp and clear regardless of image motion.

The G300 series is available in 40-inch, 46-inch, and newly offered 54.6-inch measured diagonally.

E200 Series – Great Picture, Great Looks

Enjoy a stunning picture bursting with color and clarity with 1080p Full HD, offered on the E200. With twice the pixel resolution of 720p HD models, Full HD is the pinnacle in picture quality. Using Full HD, there’s no need to scale down a 1080 signal. This series also comes fully equipped with convenient connectivity benefits such as 4 HDMI Digital Inputs with InstaPort™ and REGZA-LINK, and a Hi-Res PC Input. To compliment these features, the E200 also adds a subtle luminance to the logo, furthering the stylish appeal of the television.

The E200 series is available in 31.5-inch, 37.6-inch, and 40-inch screen sizes measured diagonally.

C100 Series –Features at Your Fingertips

Toshiba’s new C100 series is a feature packed 720p high-def TV providing high quality and value for the discerning consumer. The C100, available in four different screen sizes, and coupled with the attractive Horizon design, allows this television to complement virtually any room of the house including bedrooms, dens, and kitchens where the Photo Frame capability is especially useful.

The C100 Series is available in 18.5-inch, 21.6-inch, 26-inch, and 31.5-inch screen sizes measured diagonally.

CV100 Series – Eliminate the Wires

Toshiba’s CV100 series combines the television picture quality and basic design of the C100 series, but also adds the convenience of a built-in DVD player. This all-in-one entertainment series is a great fit for any room of the house, even when there are space constraints.

The CV100 series is available in 18.5-inch, 21.6-inch, 26-inch screen, and 31.5-inch screen sizes measured diagonally.

Pricing and Availability:

The G300, E200, C100 and CV100 will be available to purchase starting in March 2010.

G300 120Hz LCD TV

40G300, Suggested Retail Price $899.99

46G300, Suggested Retail Price $1,099.99

55G300, Suggested Retail Price $1,599.99

E200 1080p LCD TV

32E200, Suggested Retail Price $549.99

37E200, Suggested Retail Price $649.99

40E200, Suggested Retail Price $699.99

C100 720p LCD TV

19C100, Suggested Retail Price $249.99

22C100, Suggested Retail Price $299.99

26C100, Suggested Retail Price $399.99

32C100, Suggested Retail Price $449.99

CV100 720p LCD / DVD Combo TV

19CV100, Suggested Retail Price $299.99

22CV100, Suggested Retail Price $349.99

26CV100, Suggested Retail Price $449.99

32CV100, Suggested Retail Price $519.99

For full product details and more information on LCD televisions well as other television products, please visithttp://www.tacpnewsroom.com or http://www.toshibatv.com.

About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.

Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (TACP) is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. TACP markets and sells a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TVs, Hi-Definition Blu-ray Disc players, TV/DVD Combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit www.tacp.toshiba.com orwww.toshibatv.com.