“We’re very excited about the arrival of the LD-4255,” Westinghouse vice president of marketing Rey Roque said as part of the announcement.

“The brand new 42″ 1080p combines the latest LED technologies with an attractive design and remarkable energy efficiency. The set’s high contrast ratios and quick refresh rate make the LD-4255 a great choice for the consumer looking to get a true home theater experience.”

The model, which exceeds Energy Star 5.0 ratings, will carry an MSRP of $749.

Model LD-4255, which will ship in mid-September at a $749 suggested retail, is another of the company’s series of 1080p LCD TV with LED edge-lighting technology.

Cosmetics feature a high-gloss black frame with understated red accents.

Using the LED lighting technology, Westinghouse Digital has kept panel thickness to just 1.25 inches at the TV’s visible edges.

The set also features 120Hz motion-processing technology.

Inputs include two HDMI ports, one composite and one VGA/component video input set.

“We’re very excited about the arrival of the LD-4255. The brand new 42-inch 1080p combines the latest LED technologies with an attractive design and remarkable energy efficiency,” said Rey Roque, Westinghouse Digital marketing VP. “The set’s high contrast ratios and quick refresh rate make the LD-4255 a great choice for the consumer looking to get a true home-theater experience.”

The LED system also enabled Westinghouse Digital to improve the unit’s energy efficiency. Power consumption is said to exceed Energy Star 5.0 ratings, which are slated to go into effect in 2012.

The LD-4255 only consumes about 80 watts of power, which is 30 percent lower than today’s most stringent Energy Star requirement.

Product packaging is also made of recycled materials and uses environmentally friendly soy-based ink.

The LD-4255 is a 42-inch LED with 1080p resolution. It is only 1.25 inches thick, and has a high contrast ratio and 120Hz refresh rate. It is eco-friendly materials and exceeds Energy Star 5.0 ratings.

As for ports, it has two HDMI, 1 composite port, and one component input. It has a high-gloss black frame with red accents, and costs about $749.

The 42” LD-4255 is ideal for the consumer looking to achieve a home theater experience in any room of the house. The set is only about 1.25 inches thick at the TV’s visible edges and features an edge-lit LED system that provides a remarkably vivid picture, thanks to a high contrast ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. This outstanding gradient light ability results in extremely detailed color representation for a stunning picture. The LD-4255 features 1920 x 1080 resolution, 16×9 aspect ratio and has 2 HDMI, 1 Composite and 1 VGA/Component input and is easily wall mountable weighing a mere 30 pounds.

Rey Roque, Vice President of Marketing says, “We’re very excited about the arrival of the LD-4255. The brand new 42” 1080p combines the latest LED technologies with an attractive design and remarkable energy efficiency. The set’s high contrast ratios and quick refresh rate make the LD-4255 a great choice for the consumer looking to get a true home theater experience.”

Continuing with Westinghouse Digital’s tradition of industry-leading energy efficiency for its TVs, the new LD-4255 is also extremely eco-friendly. The 42” LD-4255 exceeds Energy Star 5.0 ratings, which are slated to go into effect in 2012. The LD-4255 only consumes about 80 watts of power– 30% lower than today’s most stringent Energy Star requirement. Even the LED line packaging process is eco-efficient. The product box is made of recycled materials, is recyclable and uses soy based ink.

Westinghouse Digital’s new LED lineup combines the styling of the highest-end HDTVs with the dramatic performance benefits of advanced LED picture technology, all at values that are comparable to conventional LCD TV price points.

The LD-4255 will be available at retail in mid-September with an estimated street price of $749.

About Westinghouse Digital
Westinghouse Digital is one of the leading LCD TV manufacturers in the U.S. The company offers a complete suite of innovative LED and LCD displays for the consumer market, as well as LCD-based consumer electronic products that deliver the latest digital content for the ultimate entertainment or commercial display experience. Westinghouse Digital’s award-winning consumer HDTV lineup includes a complete family of 720p and 1080p eco-friendly LED and LCD HDTVs and HD 1080p monitors in a wide range of sizes and formats. Westinghouse Digital has made a strong commitment to producing eco-friendly, energy-saving displays with their Greenvue and LED product lines which exceed Energy Star 5.0 and California Energy Commission (CEC) Tier 1 & 2 standards. The NPD Group reported in TWICE magazine that Westinghouse is in the top 10 for television sales from November 2009 through April 2010. For more information, please visit www.westinghousedigital.com.

The set weighs 30 pounds and is roughly 1.25 inches thick at the visible edges, featuring a 120Hz refresh rate, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 16×9 aspect ratio, and 4 inputs: 2 HDMI, 1 Composite, and 1 VGA/Component.