Westinghouse Digital Enters LCD TV Market; Westinghouse Digital Transforms Family Entertainment with Line of LCD TVs.

Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2003

Westinghouse Digital Electronics offers the ultimate entertainment experience with the introduction of its line of LCD (liquid crystal display) TVs, in 15-, 20-, 27-, and 30-inch sizes, with advanced high resolution images and features.

Providing all-in-one family entertainment in an ultra-slim, wall mountable form factor, Westinghouse LCD TVs enable consumers to enjoy HDTV, video games, DVD and VHS movies, or to work on a PC. Up to 13 video images can be simultaneously displayed, based on individual selection from broadcast channels, a PC, a video game, and a DVD or VHS movie.

Westinghouse LCD TVs offer an enhanced viewing experience through a variety of innovative technologies, including an industry-leading 16 millisecond response time that delivers crisp images for fast action in-motion video and video games. The products also feature advanced color gamut to display the broadest possible range of color and deliver vibrant images in almost any lighting condition, with up to 500-nits of brightness.

"In addition to offering superior image color, contrast and crispness over traditional CRT models, we are introducing consumers to the 'LCD-TV lifestyle,' providing an exceptional television viewing experience as well as multiple digital entertainment options from a single platform," said Douglas Woo, president of Westinghouse Digital. "All of our LCD TVs feature a sleek and stylish design that adds sophistication to any decor."

Westinghouse Digital's advanced PIP (picture-in-picture) functions enable consumers to enjoy mixed mode PIP for watching TV and working on a PC concurrently, split screen viewing, and to re-size and re-locate the PIP window. The 20-, 27- and 30-inch models also offer audio swap, which allows the sound to be changed between the PIP and main screens without rearranging the video windows. In addition, the 30- and 27-inch models are HDTV ready.

The 30-inch widescreen LCD TV from Westinghouse Digital (model #33001) features an ultra-thin, 8-inch profile, with a 170-degree viewing angle that makes it possible to see a clear picture from almost anywhere in the room, and the ultra-bright 500-nit display and high-resolution 1280 x 768 screen delivers intense color and sharp images. The innovative dual-tuner PIP system provides a number of advanced capabilities such as displaying 13 simultaneous broadcast channels, DVD or VHS movies, a PC and a video game, and the DVI (digital video interface) provides the best possible image quality from the latest generation of cable and satellite TV tuners, and PCs. Suggested retail pricing is $2,999.

Optimized for the latest in digital entertainment, the 30-inch widescreen LCD TV from Westinghouse Digital (model #W33000) delivers industry-leading image quality on its high-resolution 1280 x 768, super-bright 500-nit display. HDTV ready and PC compatible, the 8-inch thin profile TV has a 170-degree viewing angle, and features simulated surround sound as well as PIP with audio swap. Suggested retail pricing is $2,999.

The 27-inch widescreen LCD TV from Westinghouse Digital (model #32701) features an integrated surround sound system and 8-inch profile. HDTV ready and PC compatible, the high-resolution 1280 x 720 screen with true 16:9 aspect ratio and wide 170-degree viewing angle is ideal for viewing HD content and DVDs. Suggested retail pricing is $2,499.

Stylish and thin, the 20-inch LCD TV from Westinghouse Digital (model #W32001) is designed for a wide variety of entertainment experiences, including broadcast, cable and satellite TV, DVD, VHS and gaming. Its 7-inch profile offers a 160-degree viewing angle, integrated stereo speakers, 500:1 contrast ratio and 16 millisecond response time. Suggested retail pricing is $1,199.

The 15-inch LCD TV from Westinghouse Digital (model #W31501) is compact and light enough to fit on a counter, sit on a dresser, hang from a cupboard or mount on the wall. The ultra-thin 7-inch profile offers a 160-degree viewing angle, integrated stereo speakers, 500:1 contrast ratio and 16 millisecond response time. With its high-resolution display, this TV can double as an XGA compatible PC monitor. Suggested retail pricing is $699.

Westinghouse Digital sells LCD TVs through consumer electronics retailers and other resellers with several innovative digital entertainment product lines planned in 2004 for home, business and portable use.

About Westinghouse Digital Electronics

Westinghouse Digital Electronics is extending the 100-year-old Westinghouse promise into the digital age through its commitment to offering products that are reliable, easy-to-use and deliver new entertainment experiences. Through superior technology and design, Westinghouse Digital offers consumers the best value in digital entertainment devices. With headquarters in City of Industry, Westinghouse Digital, an independent, privately held company, provides products through consumer electronics retailers and other resellers. Westinghouse Digital can be found at www.westinghousedigital.com.