A company called Pantel has just started shipping HDTV’s that are water/weather proof. The company boasts that the TV is for outdoor use, showing pictures of the TV covered in water.

They are currently shipping two models, a 40″ and a 32″. The LCD tvs claim to have double the brightness of standard televisions. Both TVs come with a 720p resolution (1336 x 768) and have a contrast ratio of 1600:1.

These TVs are made to withstand rain, snow, wind and dust in temperatures ranging from -40 f to 140 f. They also have the capability to wirelessly broadcast HD audio and video up to 150 feet.

This is good news for sports fans wanting to watch the game while grilling or kids with bad parents that are so addicted to Sponge Bob that they have to watch it even during outdoor activities.

The bad news: the price tag on these puppies. The 32″ can be picked up for around $3,950.00 and the 42″ for $4,450.00. I think I will just stick to limiting my TV time to when I am indoors.�