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From Toshiba’s LCD TV “REGZA” lineup, the new 4K compliant “REGZA Z8X” series will be out in late June. There will be 3 sizes available: 84 inch, 65 inch, and 58 inch.

Newly developed original image processor “REGZA CEVO 4K” and “high-resolution large 4K panel” deliver a beautiful image quality.

“REGZA Z8X” has a strong point concerning its recording functionality. With its “Time Shift Machine” function, you can record a maximum of 6 channels for about 80 hours and watch it later. To use “Time Shift Machine”, you need to buy the Time Shift Machine compliant USB hard disk “THD-450T1″ separately. In conjunction with this is the “Zanmai Play” function which will pick out programs that the user seems the most interested in out of all the recorded programs. Record everything, and based on previous viewing patterns, Zanmai Play will recommend programs to match your interests, popular programs and programs related to hot topics.

Also, for the first time in the industry, “REGZA Z8X” is compatible with the Japanese next-generation TV platform “Hybridcast” that NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories has been developing.

– 84Z8X (84 inch)
Estimated price: ¥1,680,000
Size: 191.6cm x 119.5cm x 45cm

– 65Z8X (65 inch)
Estimated price: Open price
Size: 146.3cm × 94.0cm × 37.4cm

– 58Z8X (58 inch)
Estimated price: Open price
Size: 130.6cm × 85.7cm × 37.4cm

– Time Shift Machine compliant USB hard disk (THD-450T1)
Estimated price: Open price

Toshiba had its new lineup of Regza HDTVs on hand at CEATEC today, showing sets from both the J7 Series and Z7 series. The J7 Series offers 32-, 40, 50- and 65-inch options, all of which boast 1080p resolutions save for the 32-incher. Pricing starts at ¥75,000 (about $961) and tops off at ¥370,000 for the largest model. The slightly higher-end Z7 Series includes 42-, 47- and 55-inch models, with pricing ranging from ¥180,000 to ¥370,000. The Z7 Series also boats Toshiba’s “time-shift machine” feature, which automatically records up to 40 hours of content on primary channels and suggests programs based on your viewing habits.

We spent a few minutes staring into the high-def abyss at the company’s rather dim booth, and all of the displays looked quite stunning. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to test out the time-shift feature, so we’ll have to take the company on its word there. The premium Z7 models include a thinner bezel and an overall sleeker look, while the J7 featured a more rounded design, with a beefier border around the panel. All of the TVs are expected to debut in time for the holiday season. For now, you can get a sneak peek from our hands-on video below.

Continue reading Toshiba Regza J7 and Z7 TVs pack built-in DVR with recommendation feature, we go eyes-on (video)

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Your wallet is on diet? Don’t worry Toshiba has for you’re the perfect 40” TV with the 40S5! Announced at just 85,000 Yen the 40S5 comes with a 40” LED Backlight panel offering a nice 5,100,000 dynamic contrast, REGZA Engine, USB HDD Recording, a 10Wx2ch speaker setting, a Digital TV Tuner but unfortunately no DLNA Support or 3D.