 | Sharp Aquos PC connects with HDTV (Technorati, 11/08/2007 3:51pm) |
| Sharp has extended its range of Aquos-branded products with an Aquos-branded PC. The Internet Aquos computer comes without a monitor. Instead, it has an HDMI connection for an Aquos HDTV. The product is part of Sharp’s Aquos FamiLink concept, which involves networking an Aquos ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Sharp Aquos R-Series Features 120Hz, 1080p and 3,000:1 Contrast Ratio (I4U, 2/20/2007 5:32pm) |
| We already mentioned the Sharp Aquos R-Series in our story about the Aquos Audio TV racks. Sharp announces 5 new R-Series LCD HDTV with 1080p full HD resolution featuring 120Hz technology.
The largest of the new Sharp Aquos R-Series is the 65 inch... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp intros slate of new AQUOS LCD HDTVs, first LED models included (Engadget, 7/07/2009 10:30pm) |
| There are just two months to go before CEDIA kicks off in Atlanta, but Sharp's obviously not down with waiting 'til the Fall to introduce its latest gaggle of AQUOS HDTVs. First off, we're taking a look at the outfit's first LED-backlit AQUOS television, which will be available in 52- (LC-52LE700UN), 46- (LC-46LE700UN), 40- (LC-40E700UN) and 32-inch (LC-32LE700UN) screen class sizes. Each of t ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp announces AQUOS BD-HP20U Blu-ray player for US (Engadget, 9/06/2007 3:11pm) |
| Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentLooks like those whispers we heard about Sharp's forthcoming announcement of (yet another) Blu-ray player were true, as the firm has chosen CEDIA as the locale to introduce the US market to its slim-profile AQUOS BD player." The BD-HP20U will be the first product "outside of the Sharp LCD suite to carry the AQUOS name," and will feature HDMI 1.3, 1080p24 su ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Aquos LC-46D65U HDTV Review (I4U, 3/14/2009 5:00pm) |
| Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the Sharp Aquos LC-46D65U HDTV.
Quote from the review: "First impressions are all about looks. Sharp obviously knows this, as it has redesigned its Aquos line starting with the handsome D65 se... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp expands AQUOS HDTV line (CEA SmartBrief, 3/24/2009 5:00am) |
| Sharp Japan has three new Aquos HDTVs on tap that are all said to be energy-efficient while also featuring 1920x1080 resoluti -More- ]]> ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | CES: Sharp Demoes Double-UHD (8K) Set, Two 4K Sets, 21 New Aquos 3D Smart TVs (DailyTech, 1/07/2013 5:30pm) |
| Subpixel processing and a pair of 4K sets promise to up the graphical ante of the Aquos [...] (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV - Best 5 HDTVs - CNET Reviews (Broad Help, 11/11/2007 6:45am) |
| HDTV - Best 5 HDTVs - CNET Reviews By admin on November 11, 2007 Best 5 HDTVs - CNET Reviews Instead, it has an HDMI connection for an Aquos HDTV. The product is part of Sharp's Aquos FamiLink concept, which involves networking an Aquos PC, TV and . … Topics: HDTV | No Comments » ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Aquos P 22V - Smallest Full 1080p HDTV (BizToolbelt - Business Gadgets, gizmos, and tools, 10/30/2007 8:04pm) |
| I am sure you've been used to reading about those extremely big 1080p HD displays that should go ... to hold the name for the smallest full HDTV with their Aquos P 22V model. Sharp Aquos P 22V should ... , the 26-inch that should sell for $1,700 and the 32-inch for $2,050. I am sure the small HDTV market ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Announces Price Reductions for Select AQUOS(R) Liquid Crystal Televisions (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 10/24/2005 7:01pm) |
| Sharp Electronics Corporation today announced price reductions on select models of AQUOS Liquid Crystal Display televisions. New prices of select AQUOS LC-TVs, including a number of large, widescreen HDTV models as well as a few of the smaller, traditional 4:3 sets, become effective November 1. ... (Read Full Article) |
| [$999.99] Sharp AQUOS LC46D43U 46 inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV Refurbished by Second Act (HDTV Reviews Blog, 11/30/2007 1:33pm) |
| [$999.99] Sharp AQUOS LC46D43U 46 inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV Refurbished by Second Act Published in November 30th, 2007 Posted by Technorati Search for: HDTV in HDTV Reviews No Comments Wow $999.99 Save an extra $200 11/30 Only Sorry no coupons accepted today It`s a good thing staring is polite when it comes to television. And with an AQUOS, staring is absolutely irresistible. With the D43U Series ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp to roll out Aquos HD DVRs (Engadget, 9/29/2005 2:23pm) |
| If the missing piece of your HD setup is a good HD-capable DVR, it looks like Sharp’s got you covered. The company is rolling out four new Aquos HD DVRs, two of which, the DV-ARW15 and DV-ARW12, have dual HD tuners, which allow them to record two HD programs simultaneously. Two other models, the DV-AR12 and DV-AR11, have single tuners. These are Japan-only for now, but we can dream. [Via ... (Read Full Article) |
| New Sharp AQUOS LC-TV Enhances In-Room Hotel Entertainment with Pay-Per-View Interface and High-Style Design (Business Wire, 6/20/2006 1:00pm) |
| MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2006--Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Televisions (LC-TV), is expanding its line of high-definition (HD) AQUOS(R) ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp AQUOS LC-37GP1U 37″ Gaming LCD HDTV $1389.97 Shipped Free at OneCall.com (Deals, Coupons, News and Reviews on Toys, Gadgets, Electronics, Computers : Toy Tracker, 11/21/2007 4:01am) |
| [IMG Sharp AQUOS LC-37GP1U 37in LCD HDTV]OneCall.com curently has the Sharp AQUOS LC-37GP1U 37″ Gaming LCD HDTV on sale for a low $1389.97 with Free Shipping after using Coupon Code: HOLIDAY07 (Enter code at checkout to see discount, Expires 11/24/07). Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) Resolution Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners Vyper Drive game mode eliminates perceptible lag between game console a ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Announces New 37-inch, 42-inch and 46-inch Aquos HDTVs (I4U, 1/24/2008 12:28pm) |
| Sharp announced that it was introducing three new Aquos HDTV models in the Japanese home market. The three new LCD TVs will come in 46-inch, 42-inch, and 37-inch sizes. The three sets are intended to be wall mounted and donÂ’t come standard with a table to... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Adds the LE700 LED Backlit Sets to the Aquos HDTVs (HDTV News, 7/11/2009 1:22am) |
| Sharp not only increased their production of flat panel LCD TVs, they also bumped up their Aquos line by offering LED-backlit HDTVs. Of course, LED backlighting is becoming more popular these days. It is different from those actual LED HDTVs that we keep hearing about which, for now, is still a rarity. Although different, [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | New Sharp Aquos 20'' LCD HDTV LC-20AX6 (I4U, 4/03/2006 6:58am) |
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Sharp announces the LC-20AX6 20" LCD HDTV in Japan.
The Sharp Aquos LC-20AX6 features a 1,366x768 pixel resolution, 1,200:1 contrast ratio and 500cd/m2 brightness.
Sharp highlights the low annual power consumption of 86kWh. The LC-20AX6 has ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Aquos LC-32GD8E LCD TV Reviewed (iTech News Net | Latest Tech News, Gadget News and more..., 1/12/2007 5:57pm) |
| Trusted Reviews has reviewed the Sharp Aquos LC32GD8E 32-inch LCD HDTV. The Sharp LC32GD8E is a... ... (Read Full Article) |
| REVIEW: Sharp Aquos BD-HP20H Blu-ray player (Pocket-lint, 7/10/2008 8:00am) |
| Does Sharp's Blu-ray player cut it?Most Blu-ray players are still expensive pieces of kit and so it's most welcome indeed to find that Sharp's BD-HP20H retails for under £400 and more importantly, it is available - with astute shopping around - for another hundred quid less.
Read Sharp Aquos BD-HP20H Blu-ray player on Pocket-lint]]> ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp launches line of LED-backlit HDTVs (AfterDawn, 7/11/2009 6:14am) |
| Sharp has announced the launch of a line of LED-backlit LCD HDTVs this week.
The AQUOS branded TVs will range in size from 32" to 52" and will be very similar to the popular 1080p LCD TVs already offered by the company but instead using Sharp's UltraBrilliant LED-backlight technology.
"With the introduction of the AQUOS LED series," adds Sharp Electronics senior vice president Bob Scagl ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Claims First Blu-ray Disc Recorder (E-Commerce Times, 2/16/2007 11:04pm) |
| Sharp has introduced a new Blu-ray recorder that is the first player capable of recording high-definition content directly from television. The new BD-HP1, a standalone device set to go on sale in Japan next month, allows the transfer of content from the company's Aquos digital tuner or Aquos HD Recorder to the Blu-ray Disc without losing the high-definition quality. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sharp AQUOS Ultra HD, 1080p HDTVs eyes-on (Engadget, 1/07/2013 5:48pm) |
| Sharp just announced a slew of new HDTVs at its CES 2013 press conference (relive the liveblog [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp AQUOS R Series 5 Full HDTVs (iTech News Net | Latest Tech News, Gadget News and more..., 2/20/2007 2:47pm) |
| Sharp unveiled its 5 new Aquos R series Full HDTVs. The 5 HDTVs measures 65-inch(LC-65RX1W)... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (No Title) (, 10/16/2007 2:41pm) |
| Refurbished Sharp AQUOS 42" 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $1,000 By in hdtv Oct 16 Refurbished Sharp AQUOS 42" 1080p Widescreen LCD telecasting for $1,000 Today only, Second Act offers ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp's 20-inch AQUOS DX LCD HDTV has a built-in Blu-ray player, no 1080p panel (Engadget, 5/22/2009 12:39pm) |
| Cute Sharp, real cute. Brag about releasing the world's first 20-inch LCD HDTV with a built-in Blu-ray player, but don't even mention to consumers that they won't have the luxury of seeing their flicks in full resolution. For reasons unknown, the latest set in the AQUOS DX range does indeed pack a remarkably convenient integrated BD player, but the 1,366 x 768 resolution makes the whole thing s ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp AQUOS Named Official High-Definition Television of NBC Experience Store (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 11/21/2005 12:30pm) |
| NEW YORK----Nov. 21, 2005--Sharp Electronics, the U.S. subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, the global market leader in LCD TV*, announced today that they have entered into a five-year partnership with NBC Universal that will make the Sharp AQUOS the official high-definition television of the NBC Experience Store. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp AQUOS 32inch 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV $649.99 (Technorati, 11/20/2007 8:32pm) |
| [IMG ]BestBuy.com has Sharp - AQUOS 32" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV for $649.99 & Shipping is $60 OR Choose Free in-store pickup. List Price: $999.99 Final Price: $649.99 You Save $350.00 This slim TV, equipped with 2 HDMI and 2 HD component inputs, lets you enjoy vivid colors and crisp detail for a stunning high-definition experience. Wide viewing angles deliver an enticing ima ... (Read Full Article) |
| San Antonio Retailer Bjorn's Audio Video Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Sharp's New 65-Inch AQUOS LC HDTV (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 9/26/2005 12:00pm) |
| As part of its thirtieth anniversary celebration, San Antonio retailer Bjorn's Audio Video will feature Sharp's new 65-inch AQUOS Liquid Crystal HDTV, model LC-65D90U, as one of the stars of its anniversary event in October. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp shows off new LED backlit AQUOS HDTVs (HDTV UK, 7/17/2009 11:48am) |
Earlier this week Sharp announced its latest AQUOS high definition TVs using LED backlighting technology. The LE600 and LE700 both feature Sharp's full-screen white LED backlight system, with the LE600 available in 32, 40 and 46-inch models and the LE700 also as a 52-inch. The ultra brilliant LEDs design includes a unique "double-dome" light amplifier lens and multi-fluorescents, enabling high brightness and colour purity. Furthermore to maximize the LED performance Sharp has developed the AQUOS Colour Engine, a new colour management system that has been developed exclusively to accentuate rich colour tones...
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 | Nice Shoes Imagery in HD Spots for Aquos LCD TVs (July 20,2005) (Digital Video Editing, 7/20/2005 6:04pm) |
| Demonstrating its ability to meet all the needs of its clients, Nice Shoes, the leading full service post production house in New York City, recently provided high definition and standard definition post production services for a group of spots for Sharp Electronics and Wieden & Kennedy, New York, that are part of a global advertising campaign promoting Sharp s Aquos liquid crystal televisions. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp's AQUOS LC-32GS is (Technology news, 12/12/2006 7:03am) |
| Filed under: Displays, HDTV We've seen more than our share of 32-inchpanels pushing a 1366x768 pixel resolution. Fine, that works. However, just as... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Wireless TV lets you watch shows anywhere in your house (Canada.com, 6/04/2005 4:09am) |
| Sharp Electronics makes some of the nicest LCD TVs I’ve ever seen. Their AQUOS line offers breathtaking clarity along with an incredibly bright screen. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sharp AQUOS LC-60LE600U 60-inch LED/LCD TV - Product of the Week (About.com, 11/23/2012 4:00am) |
| If you are looking for a large screen LCD TV, but don't need, or want, a lot of frills, such as internet streaming and/or 3D, then check out the Sharp ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Aquos DX LCDs Enable 7x Blu-ray Recording (CE Pro, 10/05/2009 8:02pm) |
| Built-in Blu-ray player/recorder enables users to record extra-long HD broadcasts, while maintaining full-HD quality (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sharp Announces AQUOS Ultra HD 4K LED TV (Electronic House, 7/01/2013 8:02pm) |
| Sharp’s first entry into the Ultra HD market is the 70-inch LC-70UD1U iTHX 4K Certified Ultra HD TV.
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| Sharp sets off European HDTV push (CRM Knowledge Base, 3/09/2005 3:49pm) |
| Sharp Electronics has unveiled the Aquos P50 series High Definition LCD television at CeBIT in Hanover, claiming it to be the first designed specifically for the European PAL and Secam TV formats. (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Unveils 7 New Blu-ray Recorders (DVD-Recordable, 9/27/2007 6:03pm) |
| Sharp will introduce into the Japanese market seven AQUOS Blu-ray Disc Recorders that reflect Sharp's persistent focus on true image quality and easy operability. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sharp's new 90-inch 3D LCD TV is big news (Consumer Reports, 7/27/2012 7:00pm) |
| Sharp recently set itself apart from its competitors in a big way: The new Aquos LC-90LE745U LCD TV features a gigantic 90-inch screen. The 3D-capable 1080p set also has an edge LED backlight, 240Hz anti-blur technology, built-in Wi-Fi, and Sharp's... (Read Full Article) |
 | Sony and Sharp accelerate full HDTV deployment (Digi Times, 10/13/2006 9:38am) |
| Following the launch of six new 1080p Bravia LCD TVs from Sony in September, Sharp also said it will complete its full HD (high-definition) Aquos-branded LCD TV lineups in November. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Aquos DX2 Blu-ray TVs Improve Image Quality, Record Times in Japan [] (Gizmodo, 8/07/2009 7:30am) |
| Sharp claims the new 7x mode in its 2nd-gen DX Series LCD TVs further extends built-in Blu-ray recording times, and that it has boosted the image quality for its 40-inch+ models.
The larger 40V-,... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp's Aquos BD Series HDTVs Include Built-In Blu-ray Players [Ces 2009] (Gizmodo, 1/07/2009 8:06pm) |
| What's that CES magic word we hear? Convergence? Yes, indeed: Sharp's all-new BD series, as the name suggests, features a built-in side-loading Blu-ray player in all fives sets ranging from 32-52... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sharp Bringing a 70 Inch Aquos UHDTV to Market in August (High-Def Digest, 6/26/2013 5:30pm) |
| It is the first set to site THX 4K certification. Today, Sharp announced the latest entry in the young and burgeoning UHDTV market. Along with the set comes a pair of firsts, as in the first 70 inch [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sharp unveils 70-inch Ultra HD 4K TV, for $7,999 (AfterDawn, 6/26/2013 9:35pm) |
| Sharp has unveiled its new 70-inch AQUOS Ultra HD LED TV, the first television to receive the coveted THX 4K certification.Capable of displaying content up to 3840x2160, the 70-inch class (69.5-inch diagonal) TV could display breathtaking 4K [...] (Read Full Article) |
| HP Pavilion LC3700N (PC Magazine, 1/17/2006 10:57pm) |
| Utilizing a Sharp LCD panel, the stylish HP Pavilion LC3700N shares the same image quirks we have encountered in other Sharp Aquos displays, but its consistent performance with a variety of analog and digital sources makes it a good choice for people looking for a fully loaded HDTV. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sharp bringing new Blu-ray recorders to Japan (HD-Report, 10/31/2012 6:38am) |
| Well here’s a term you don’t hear much anymore: Blu-ray recorder.  Sharp is looking to change that, at least in Japan, with its newly announced trio of AQUOS Blu-Ray recorders. The BD-W1200 (1TB), BD-W520 (500GB) and BD-S520 (500GB) [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Streaming Video Featured on Sharp’s Aquos Blu-ray Player (High-Def Digest, 9/15/2009 9:00pm) |
| Retailing at $379, Sharp’s BD-HP52U features Deep Color, BD-Live, and a streaming video service yet to be announced. There’s a bit of mystery around the details of Sharp’s BD-HP52U. The latest Blu-ray... (Read Full Article) |
| CES 2008: Sharp rolls out latest AQUOS HDTV ranges (Tech Digest, 1/06/2008 8:00am) |
| As is traditional with every major electronics manufacturer at this time of year, Sharp has announced a glut of HDTVs. And like every year, they're steadily getting bigger and bigger, with LCD now looking like it might be turning the tide in its favour at against rival Plasma technology at even larger sizes.
Sharp's flagship model that's coming out in the next couple of weeks in the US, is th ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Showcases New Professional Projector Line, New 45-Inch Professional LCD Monitor and Multiple AQUOS LC-TV Display (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 6/08/2005 1:34pm) |
| Sharp is demonstrating, at InfoComm 2005, its expanded line of projection and direct-view display products for use in multimedia projection, digital signage and display applications. ... (Read Full Article) |
| LED HDTV explosion: Sony, Sharp, LG, JVC introduce new sets (Home Theater, 9/11/2009 2:50am) |
| They’re still priced too high to hit the mainstream, but LCD HDTVs with LED backlighting are becoming more and more prevalent. No fewer than four TV makers have just announced new sets using the technology, with a Sharp 32-inch model (the Aquos LC-32LE700UN) priced as low as $1,099.99.
JVC is also trotting out a 32-inch set, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp floods Japan with 13 LCDs with built-in Blu-ray recorders (CrunchGear, 8/07/2009 12:20pm) |
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I am seeing more and more TV/Blu-ray combos in Japanese electronics stores, and today Sharp announced [JP] a total of 13 new LCD TVs boasting a built-in Blu-ray recorder. The AQUOS DX2 series consists of screens measuring 26/32/40/46 and 52 inches. (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sharp Introduces First THX-Certified, 70-Inch 4K HDTV (eCoustics, 6/26/2013 7:28pm) |
| Sharp today followed up its reveal of ultra high-definition HDTV models at CES with the announcement of the world’s first THX-certified 4K HDTV. The upcoming Aquos LC-70UD1U is a 70-inch, LED-backlit HDTV with 4K resolution and THX’s 4K [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Showcases High-Definition Display Dominance at CES with World's Largest LCD TV and Groundbreaking New Technologies (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 1/08/2007 1:00pm) |
| LAS VEGAS----Sharp is once again raising the bar for LCD technology at 2007 CES with one-of-a-kind innovations and increased performance. The world's largest LCD TV, the 108-inch, is headlining the company's wide breadth of TV offerings, which also includes the newest lines of large-screen AQUOS HDTVs to come from the company's 8th generation factory in Kameyama, Japan, featuring enhanced ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp 65-Inch LCD HDTV: 50 Percent Off! (TVPredictions, 6/17/2008 10:29am) |
| Amazon.com is now selling the Sharp Aquos 65-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV for $3,978 -- 50 percent off the suggested list price. The set, model LC65D64U, has a 10,000 to 1 dynamic contrast ratio, 4ms response time for capturing fast motion on screen and three 1080p HDMI connections.The flat-screen set can be mounted onto a wall, has a 176 degree viewing angle and come with a tuner inside so you can watch y ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Introduces 65V-Inch Digital HDTV the World's Largest LCD Model (PhysOrg, 6/03/2005 9:21am) |
| Sharp Corporation announces the introduction into the Japanese market of the LC-65GE1 AQUOS 65V-Inch Digital High-Definition LCD TV, the world`s largest LCD model.The LC-65GE1 features a full-spec high-definition LCD panel with resolution of 1,920 H x 1,080 V pixels that can precisely display digital content in Hi-Vision (high definition) format (1080i) exactly as broadcast, enabling users to ... (Read Full Article) |
| Verizon Expands Free HDTV Offer for FiOS (MultiChannel News) (Technorati, 11/20/2007 8:32pm) |
| Verizon Expands Free HDTV Offer for FiOS (MultiChannel News) by Lcd hdtv Verizon is expanding its offer of a free Sharp Aquos 19-inch LCD HDTV to new FiOS triple-play subscribers in at least five more states, after kicking off the signup incentive program last month in the New York metro area. HDTV: More 'Black Friday' Deals From Best Buy The retailer will offer discounts on several high-def ... (Read Full Article) |
| Bunch of HDTV Coupons at Dell (HDTV News Blog, 11/15/2007 3:49pm) |
| Bunch of HDTV Coupons at Dell Dell has a bunch of coupons available for discounts on HDTV: $100 off VIZIO Gallevia 42" GV42LF LCD TV Coupon Code: NPX8Z5R1N38$L? (Exp. 11/19/07) $70 off VIZIO Gallevia 47" GV47LF LCD HDTV Coupon Code: CFX76VGLFHX5WV (Exp. 11/22/07) $250 off Sharp Aquos 32 ... (Read Full Article) |
| VHS lives: JVC announces VHS/DVD/Blu-ray recorder for Japan (CrunchGear, 10/30/2009 8:21am) |
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It seems VHS will never die, and this is generally welcome, as a lot of good movies aren't still available on optical discs. In summer 2008, Panasonic released a VHS/Blu-ray combo, followed by Sharp's Aquos BD-HDV22 that was pretty much the same thing. And today, over one year later, JVC anounced the DR-BH250 [JP], which is a VHS recorder, Blu-Ray Recorder and 250GB HDD rolled into one. (Read Full Article) |
| In the CR Test Labs: New LCD, plasma HDTVs (Consumer Reports, 8/04/2009 2:55pm) |
| The latest batch of televisions in the CR TV lab includes the new 46-inch Sony Bravia LCD. While many of us are gearing up for summer vacations, CR’s TV engineers are still hard at work testing more LCD and plasma TVs. Among this latest group are models with full-array LED backlights, and several 240Hz sets that take aim at reducing motion blur. We’re also looking at some new Toshiba models that will be the first to include Dolby Volume, a volume-leveling technology that attempts to minimize differences in loudness when you switch channels or when commercials come on. Here are the models currently being tested in our TV labs: LCD TVs Hitachi L26D103: This 26-inch 720p (1366x768) set is a TV/DVD combo with an integrated standard DVD player, headphone jack, and a built-in sleep timer. Hitachi L32A403: This 32-inch 720p (1366x768) set from Hitachi has four HDMI inputs, and comes with a swivel stand. JVC LT-46J300: This 46-inch 1080p LCD from JVC has the company’s TeleDock integrated iPod dock. LG 55LH90: This 55-inch 1080p LCD TV from LG is a high-featured model that has full-array LED backlights with local dimming, and the company’s TruMotion 240Hz technology, which combines a 120Hz refresh rate with a scanning backlight. It’s also a THX-certified set. Oddly for a higher-priced set, it doesn’t include access to LG’s NetCast Internet service. Magnavox 42MF439B/F7: Earlier this year Philips handed over the manufacturing and marketing of its Philips- and Magnavox-brand TVs in the U.S. to Funai, which also controls the Sylvania brand. This Magnavox, among the first TVs we've seen as part of the deal, is a lower-priced 42-inch 1080p LCD model that can play back digital photos and music stored on a USB flash drive. Philips 32PFL3504D: This 32-inch 720p (1366x768) set, available at mass merchants, warehouse clubs, regional dealers, and online retailers, is fairly low-priced for a major brand and includes a set-up assistant that uses an onscreen wizard to personalize settings. RCA L46FHD37R: A lower-cost 46-inch 1080p LCD, sold at Best Buy, Costco, Sam’s Clubs, and other retailers, that include a light sensor that automatically adjusts contrast to room light conditions. Samsung LN52B750: This 52-inch 1080p LCD from Samsung has new Touch of Color cosmetics (charcoal gray) and the company's Auto Motion Plus 240Hz technology that actually quadruples the TV’s frame rate. It also includes the company’s [email protected] Internet service, which uses Yahoo widgets to access online content, which will soon include instant movies from Blockbuster. Also comes with some preloaded content, such as recipes and games. It can wirelessly connect to a home network via an optional USB wireless dongle. Sharp Aquos LC-52E77UN: This 52-inch 1080p LCD from Sharp features a new design, 120Hz technology and has five HDMI inputs, the most we’ve seen. Sharp Aquos LC-C4067UN: This value-priced Aquos is a 40-inch 1080p LCD sold via the warehouse clubs. Sony Bravia KDL-46Z5100: This pricey 46-inch Sony LCD has Sony’s Motionflow 240Hz technology, which actually quadruples the TVs frame rate, plus the Bravia’s widget-based... (Read Full Article) |
| Best Buy bringing value priced all-in-one 32-inch LCD & Blu-ray HDTV to stores "soon" (Engadget, 9/23/2009 11:09pm) |
It's not that surprising to learn Best Buy will be among those delivering a 1080p LCD with Blu-ray disc player packed in under its Insignia store brand, as we've been expecting rebadged units from overseas to hit the value market for some time. Marked "coming soon" at $599, it's easily a few hundred less than a comparable model from Sharp, but buyers will have to live without some of the newer line items like 120Hz motion processing and a contrast ratio higher than 20,000:1. Though we don't expect a lot in terms of load times, audio support or other features (no specs on the Blu-ray player noted) we're sure a bedroom or dorm room somewhere will find a spot for the NS-LBD32X. Your move, Wal-mart.
[Thanks, Zach]Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentBest Buy bringing value priced all-in-one 32-inch LCD & Blu-ray HDTV to stores "soon" originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp combines its latest LCD improvements in LX series HDTVs (Engadget, 9/30/2009 9:12pm) |
Coming straight out of a brand new 10G production facility in Sakai, Sharp's line of LX HDTVs (in 60-, 52-, 46- and 40-inch sizes) are all sporting the latest in LCD technology with UV²A panels and LED backlighting. Unfortunately, like Sony, these new screens abandon the higher quality RGB LED technology of the pricey XS1 series for cheaper white LEDs. Still, with a price of around $5,000 for a 52-inch compared to the $12,000 sticker shock of the XS1, it's easy to see why the switch was made. Other improvements include a light sensor for auto-calibration, a six speaker (5 speakers on the 40-inch) integrated 2.1 channel sound system with "Duo Bass" subwoofer and the usual assortment of VOD and AQUOS network support in store for Japanese buyers this November. While already available on a few U.S. models expect the new tech to spread across Sharp's U.S. lineup shortly, not to mention Sony and anyone other parties interested in a piece of the company's suddenly expanded manufacturing muscle.
[Via AV Watch & Akihabara News]Filed under: HDTVSharp combines its latest LCD improvements in LX series HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| Mitsubishi unveils REAL line of Blu-ray burning, super upconverting LCDs (Engadget, 8/20/2009 3:52pm) |
Providing some competition for Sharp's DX series, Mitsubishi has taken the wraps off of its REAL Series LCD HDTVs, including a set with built-in hard drives and Blu-ray recorders, plus a few more that lack the recording, but throw in super resolution upconversion that claims to make even the worst SD look better than ever. Even if that's just hype, we hope it fares better than the company's ill-fated 120Hz processing. The 37- (1080p) and 32-inch (720p) BHR300 models feature their disc drives in the stand, rather than back-mounted approach of the AQUOS, plus 320GB HDDs, SDHC slot, plus i.LINK and USB connectors that let owners edit video from a camcorder on the TV before saving to disc or hard drive. The MZW300 models are all 1080p, in 40-, 42- and 52-inch sizes, with Diamond Engine Pro IV HD super resolution tech, the latest and most power efficient Diamond panel with 20,000:1 contrast ratio, built in 5.1 Dolby Digital decoder, virtual surround speakers and a talking program guide feature. These hit shelves in Japan in late October ranging in price from ¥350,000 ($3,705) for the LCD-52MZW300 to ¥200,000 ($2,117) for the LCD-32BHR300.Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentMitsubishi unveils REAL line of Blu-ray burning, super upconverting LCDs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
