Toshiba and Star Wars have teamed up for a 24-inch TV so you can be “an tangible part of the movie magic”.
There’s no shortage of Star Wars technology. Just last year we all wanted Star Wars Battle Drones for Christmas and before that the BB-8 Sphero. To capitalize on the forthcoming release of The Last Jedi this year, Toshiba is releasing a Star Wars-inspired TV that looks more like something released alongside the prequel trilogy than anything from 2017.
In an age where bezels are getting thinner and thinner, just take a look at the size of these. To be fair, Toshiba needed a bigger canvas to plaster its X-Wings, which are said to “take you in on a rush of Star Wars excitement.” This TV is more reminiscent of Revenge of the Sith than The Force Awakens and is only HD Ready and not Full HD.
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Whenever you turn on the TV, the Star Wars logo will be emblazoned across your screens, letting you remember that you’ve bought a Star Wars-inspired TV. The memories are unrelenting if you dare switch off your Star Wars marathon too:
“Each time the television is turned off, it ends with a culminating scene featuring familiar Star Wars sights and sounds, including the appearance of a First Order stormtrooper, accompanied by the telltale low hum of a lightsaber.”
The Star Wars-inspired TV at least has built-in Wi-Fi and access to Toshiba’s Smart Portal and Opera TV Store, so you can expect smart TV functionality and streaming. There’s Toshiba Screenshare for connecting an Android device to bring your content to the big(ish) screen.
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“The TV is a collector’s item and comes in a Star Wars themed box, so viewers can enjoy the movie experience before even opening the box. The TV box immortalizes a galaxy of heroes and includes a whole host of well-loved characters.”
Toshiba has announced that the Star Wars-inspired TV will cost €219 and will be available in Q4 2017, no doubt in time for The Last Jedi.
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