Sony launches XBR8, XBR7 and XBR6 Bravia televisions

Including a 70-incher

6 June 2008 9:34 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Sony has introduced seven new Bravia XBR flat-panel LCD high-definition televisions, including a 70-incher and models with Triluminos LED backlight, in the States.

The XBR models represent Sony's "premium" line, with the XBR8 series topping the range.

The full HD 1080p 55-inch KDL-55XBR8 and 46-inch KDL-46XBR8 models incorporate Sony's TRILUMINOS three-color LED backlight technology with local dimming coupled with 10-bit processing and 10-bit panel that claims to deliver exceptionally deep black level and accurate colours.

The models feature BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO, Motionflow 120Hz high frame rate technology, Digital Media Port compatibility, x.v.Color compatibility and Sony's Digital Media Extender.

The full HD 1080p XBR7 series includes the 70-inch KDL-70XBR7 and 40-inch KDL-40XBR7 models while the XBR6 range offers the full HD 1080p 32-inch class KDL-32XBR6 and 37-inch KDL-37XBR6 models previously announced, and now the full HD 1080p 52-inch KDL-52XBR6, 46-inch KDL-46XBR6 and the 40-inch KDL-40XBR6 models.

All of the new Bravia models will ship in the States this autumn with no pricing, or availability outside America yet released.