Outdoor TV-viewing goes at large with Sanyo’s new 52″ LCD high-definition monitor that boasts marine grade construction.

Sanyo CE52SR1 model features sun-readable LCD panel with tamper-proof glass designed to take-on harsh weather with vengeance. The protection against water is so substantial that it can withstand low-pressure jets of water sprayed directly on the front glass. This new model is lightweight and uses less electrical power then similarly sized plasma monitors. The outdoor TV packs a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels, a stunning 1500:1 contrast ratio and 1500 cd/m2 on-screen brightness.

The 52-inchie comes with a one-year warranty and will be available in October 2008 for approx. $14,000.

This isn’t the first outdoor TV we’ve covered – and it’s unlikely to be the last. The new 4610HD from SunBrite is a 46-inch all-weather LCD television which, like previous models, is designed with a corrosion resistant, powder-coated aluminum exterior that protects the internal TV components from rain, dirt, insects, and extreme temperature ranges. Now hammock potatoes can enjoy their outdoor viewing in full HD as the 4610HD is SunBrite’s first full 1080p full-HD model. It also features a baffled and filtered dual-fan airflow system to quietly keep the unit cool in temperatures up to 122 degrees F while, in extremely cold climates, the internal thermostatically-controlled heater activates automatically when the TV’s internal temperature dips to 32 degrees F, allowing the TV to safely remain outdoors in temperatures as low as -24 degrees F.

SunBriteTV’s innovative watertight cable entry system and cable pass-through design ensures quick and easy hook-up to a wide selection of video inputs, including two HDMI cables, component, VGA, S-video, composite, RF, RS232 serial, and discrete IRcontrol. The operating controls are also sealed against rain and moisture and the 4610’s high-definition LCD screen displays an extra-bright 1920 x 1080 pixel image with 2000:1 contrast ratio. The screen is also protected by an anti-reflective, impact and scratch-resistant window that is built into the exterior, ensuring any birds crashing into any screenshots of a pristine sky get more than they bargained for. Continue Reading…