If you are planning to buy 32 inches LCD TV this Diwali season, then you can consider waiting till next month as LG Electronics (LG) announced its first 32-inch plasma TV, the 32PC5RV. It is likely to be launched in Brazil this month and will be available in 27 nations worldwide by November, including countries in Central/South and North America, Europe, CIS region, North and Southwest Asia and the Middle East.

The 32-inch wide flat panel TV is the fastest growing segment in the industry. As the smallest and slimmest plasma TV available, LG¡¯s 32PC5RV will broaden the options for global customers. It is also an excellent choice for hotel rooms or retail settings where a small-size wall-mounted TV is preferred to maximize space.

The demand for this size of flat panel TV in emerging markets is going to increasedue to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Until now, people had previously only been able to buy an LCD TV in this size range.

This TV’s 16:9 aspect ratio screen makes it ideal for watching high-quality sources such as DVDs without eye fatigue. With a 0.001 ms response time, the 32PC5RV can keep up with the fastest moving action movies and sporting events. Once home, it is easy to connect devices such as DVD players and home theater systems to the TV¡’s HDMI or component ports, as LG¡¯s SIMPLINK technology makes it easy to control an array of compatible devices with a single remote control.

Even though producing this smaller plasma TV was challenging both technologically and cost-wise, LG were able to keep costs low and quality high by simplifying the manufacturing process. The retail price of the 32PC5RV will range from Rs. 42,000 to 47,000 in India when it is launched.

Written by Mahesh Chawla in Gadgets