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Toshiba offers an ultra-unique TV entertainment experience incorporating brilliant image and Android™

SINGAPORE – 15 October 2014 – Having revolutionized the TV industry with the world’s frst glasses-free 3D TV*, Toshiba is taking things to the next level with its latest Ultra-HD 4K L9450 series with Android™  Pro Theatre TVs. The latest range combines true-to-life image quality with an abundance of apps that are downloadable on Google Play™ with Android™ compatibility.

Four times sharper than Full HD, Ultra-HD 4K ofers unparalleled clarity for a growing selection of 4K content, ranging from movies to games and photos. Not only are visible onscreen details signifcantly bolstered, viewers can also sit closer to the display without being distracted by pixilation. The L9450 series is equipped with a proprietary CEVOTM 4K Engine, uniquely based on a powerful hexa-core processor that drives the 4K resolution+, 4K fne texture restoration and 4K brilliance restoration, allowing regular content like TV shows and DVDs to achieve near-4K image quality.

The L9450 series is also available in a variety of large screen sizes, providing an immersive cinematic-viewing experience, while a High-Brightness Panel and Wide Colour Gamut add to its breath-taking image quality. More importantly, the 50- and 65-inch models further stand out with Direct LED (full array) with local dimming unlike most Ultra HD 4K TVs in the market.

For many Asian markets such as Singapore, the L9450 series marks the arrival of Android™ for Ultra HD 4K TVs. The latest Android™ 4.4 platform is also family-friendly, capable of supporting multi-users and is highly customizable via “Drag & Drop” widgets and webpage shortcut key. Furthermore, users can now enjoy their favourite Android™ apps on a big screen while seamlessly sharing content across diferent Android™ devices via a wireless mouse, keyboard and game pad*.

“With the huge popularity of Android™ mobile devices, Toshiba recognized the potential within this market segment. The L9450 is developed to deliver not only the best picture realized by Ultra-HD 4K and our proprietary imaging technologies, but also the versatility of the multi – platform Android™ without an additional set top box,” said Mr Ronald So, Assistant General Manager of Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd. “Engaging today’s consumers can no longer rely on a traditional TV alone, the L9450 allows our customers to enjoy a dazzling range of activities, including streaming online videos, playing console-quality1 games, singing karaoke and editing documents, complete with an immersive movie-viewing experience.”

 

Key features of the L9450 series

–          Ultra HD 4K Technology – Offers a new intensity in image quality with four times as many pixels as Full HD.

–          CEVOTM 4K Engine – Incorporates a suite of advanced image- enhancement functions, such as 4K Resolution+, driven by a powerful hexa-core processor.

–          Android™ 4.4 – Provides an abundance of apps together with Internet browsing, screen mirroring and other exciting smart TV functions.

–          High Brightness Panel with local dimming. Wide Colour Gamut –

o    Wide Colour Gamut Panel: L9450 provides 14% richer colour than 2013 model.

o    High-brightness Panel: L9450 is 75% brighter than 2013 model.

o    Direct LED with local dimming: By controlling individual local dimming areas, the overall image contrast is dramatically improved especially in scenes with both light and shade such as sunsets.

Also new from the 2014 Toshiba Pro-Theatre line-up is the L5450 series, enriching your entertainment experience with an abundance of apps and other convenient functions with the multi-platform Android™ system.

Key features of the L5450 series

–          Android™ 4.4 – Provides an abundance of apps, including Open Browser, YouTube™ and YouTube™ Send-to-TV.

–          CEVOTM Engine Premium – Advanced dual-core engine to dramatically boost image quality for all content.

–          Intelligent Scene Optimizer – Intelligently optimizes image and sound in real time, producing an immersive entertainment experience specifc to each movie genre.

–          Digital broadcast-ready – Compatibility with the latest DVB-T2 standard to receive HD TV programs in surround sound.

Availability of the TVs

Toshiba’s L9450 series let users immersed in the latest world of entertainment possibilities with stunning Ultra-HD visuals and Android™ app versatility.

–          The L9450 Pro-Theatre TVs with Ultra-HD 4K and Android™ come in 50, 65 and 84-inch models

–          The L5450 Pro-Theatre TVs with Android™ come in 32, 40, 47 and 55-inch models

–          All models are now available throughout Asia Available at all authorized dealers and retailers.

Model                         RCP

50L9450VE              $2,299

65L9450VE              $4,999

84L9450VE            $17,999

 

1          http://games.androidxiphone.com/top-console-quality-games-android/

–          As of 3 May 2012, for digital high defnition LCD TV in consumer market (Source: Toshiba)

–          Full compatibility and connectivity with all features are not guaranteed for commercial game pad, mouse and keyboard

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