Wal-Mart breaks $600 barrier with 32-inch LCD set
updated 01:00 pm EST, Wed December 13, 2006
Sub-$600 32-inch LCD TV
Wal-Mart on Wednesday listed the Visco 32-inch LCD at its online store. The TV, which is available for $598 from the company, represents a significant milestone in LCD pricing, which has collapsed dramatically over the course of 2006 as manufacturing improvements and sheer volume have reduced the premium for each set. Visco's LCD matches the performance of many sets in its class regardless of its price, according to Wal-Mart. The 720p-capable set has a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, an 8ms response time quick enough for games and movies, and an integrated ATSC tuner than can receive both analog and HD broadcasts. Wal-Mart is shipping the set today alongside an $800 37-inch model.
