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Sharp AQUOS DX LCD HDTV Series with built-in Blu-ray

Both Mitsubishi and Funai have been in talks to try and beat rivals into producing the first TV with a built-in Blu-ray player, but that is as far as it got. What is their loss is Sharp’s gain, as they are all set to launch the world’s first LCD TV with a built-in Blu-ray player. Read more

Sharp AQUOS LC-65XS1U-S & LC-52XS1U-S HDTV pricing

Sharp launched their new slim XS-series televisions in Japan on Tuesday just gone, and they have now disclosed the pricing for both the Sharp AQUOS LC-65XS1U-S & LC-52XS1U-S HDTV.

The 65 Inch LC-65XS1U-S costs ¥1.28 million (US$12,225) and the 52 Inch LC-52XS1U-S will cost ¥980,000. Pricing for these TV’s in Read more

Two new Sharp AQUOS Blu-ray players, BD-HP50U & BD-HP21U

Although these are not the best Blu-ray players in the world, it only seems fair to mention Sharp’s two new AQUOS Blu-ray players. The BD-HP50U & BD-HP21U were showcased at their CEDIA booth.

Looking at the design of both players they both look similar, so it is hard to say if paying the extra for the HP50U is worth it. We will only know this once people start to purchase them and say what they think.

The Sharp BD-HP21U comes with DVD playback and HD Up-Conversion as well as profile 1.1 bonus view. The Sharp BD-HP50U has picture in picture along with BD Java Operation.

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Sharp and Willcom D4 WSO16H UMPC: more than just a smartphone

The Willcom D4 WSO16H is a small UMPC and is a joint effort from both Willcom and Sharp. The WSO16H is more than just a normal handset; it is in a sense a small computer that fits in the palm of your hand.

The Willcom D4 WSO16H is powered by the Intel Atom processor which has a speed of 1.33GHz. Also included are a 40GB HDD and a 5 Inch 1024×600 LCD touchscreen with LED Backlighting. The Ultra Mobile PC has a full keyboard which slides out from underneath the handset.

Also inside is 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth 2.0 as well as a 2megapixel camera. The Willcom D4 WSO16H UMPC comes pre-loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium as well as Microsoft Office Personal 2007.

Source – Akihabara News via Slash Gear

Sharp launch the AQUOS D44E Series: three new LCD TVs

Sharp have announced the launch of the AQUOS D44E Series, in this range of LCD TV’s there are three screen sizes. There is the 26-inch, 32-inch and 37-inch. Sharp claim, that the new AQUOS D44E Series will give you the ultimate cinema experience in your own home.

The three models are the LC-26D44E, LC-32D44E and LC-37D44E; all three have a contrast ratio of 10,000:1 and a pixel resolution of 1366 x 768. Sharp claim, that with the luminance of 470-500 candelas per square meter you will get brilliant color results.

All three TV’s use optical image control; this means that the screen will adapt the screen brightness depending on the ambient lighting.

The LC-26D44 EBK will cost £499, the LC-32D44 EBK will cost £599 and the LC-37D44 EBK still has to have the price confirmed. All three models will be released some time in March.

Source - Pocket Lint