Yes, FUNAI! That's the ticket...

[joeorc]

well for those wanting to see a blu-ray low cost player out get ready..you cannot get anymore of a cheap plug than this:



42” FULL HD 1080P LCD DISPLAY:
The Full HD 1080p display gives you widescreen HD resolution of 1080P(1920 x 1080 pixels). The main benefits of an LCD screen include the crystal clarity of images and their extremely compact form factor.
HIGHEST RESOLUTION AVAILABLE:
Experience the best TV image possible! The LC420SS8 offers HD resolution of 1080p—that’s the highest resolution available for a consumer HDTV. For unsurpassed video quality, hook up this 1080p TV to a Blu-ray Disc player (sold separately) and watch 1080p Blu-ray movies. The TV also includes a built-in HD (ATSC) tuner, so there's no need to buy an extra component.
CLEAR PIX ENGINE PLUS:
SYLVANIA Clear Pix Engine Plus ensures a great picture for your movies and television programs.
RESPONSE SPEED 8 [ms]:
Impressive pixel response speed that ensures excellent detail and smooth motion during rapid image transitions.
SOUND CONTROL (TREBLE, BASS, SURROUND, RESET SETTING):
Sound Control can be adjusted to suit your personal preference.
2 HDMI INPUTS:
A single thin cable carries both high-quality digital audio and video. HDMI is the only interface that can deliver uncompressed high-definition video plus multi-channel audio in all formats.
PC CONNECTION:
Using the D-sub 15 pin RGB connector this TV can be connected to your personal computer and run at VESA compatible resolutions up to WXGA.
QUALITY AUDIO:
Stereo and surround sound provide quality audio, while two 10-watt speakers give you the power to fill your room with sound.

http://www.sylvaniaconsumerelectroni...d/LC420SS8.php

Wonder if that is in the manual or on the box...
As a HD movie watcher this TV looks good.
L ike the look of the TV.
My i bet that TV has a great picture.
As a consumer i wonder what the price will be.
Right price and i may buy 2 of them.
The fact that they want to promote a combo of This HDTV+blu-ray player shows they back a winner.

sorry shameless plug

EDIT: well once again confirmed:
http://www.funaiworld.com/investors/...df/ks_e561.pdf

page 11 #7 stratagy of DVD
and page 12 are of note.....# 9 GEOGRAPHIC MARKET STRATEGY

and look at what Funai say's under the new HDTV
HIGHEST RESOLUTION AVAILABLE:
Experience the best TV image possible! The LC420SS8 offers HD resolution of 1080p—that’s the highest resolution available for a consumer HDTV. For unsurpassed video quality, hook up this 1080p TV to a Blu-ray Disc player (sold separately) and watch 1080p Blu-ray movies. The TV also includes a built-in HD (ATSC) tuner, so there's no need to buy an extra component.

[Papi4baby]

If this TV is 1.3 with deep color capable wow, with a nice price you can't go wrong at all, and ofcourse is great they mentioned BD and not HDDVD.

[joeorc]

Originally Posted by Papi4baby

If this TV is 1.3 with deep color capable wow, with a nice price you can't go wrong at all, and ofcourse is great they mentioned BD and not HDDVD.

i know the manual is not yet open....i hope its 1.3 that would be cool at this price that would be a good buy...

[LeoneFan]

Yawn... wake me up when the FUNAI BD players hit Walmart.

[joeorc]

Originally Posted by LeoneFan

Yawn... wake me up when the FUNAI BD players hit Walmart.

ok we will they will get here soon enough...