Sharp Intros Aquos X1, D65U & D55U Sets in US

Sharp Intros Aquos X1, D65U & D55U Sets in US

Techtree News Staff, Sep 04, 2008 1850 hrs IST

Sharp's new offerings feature newly developed 10-bit Advanced Super View LCD panels with AQUOS net capabilities.

At the CEDIA Expo 2008, Sharp introduced two thin AQUOS XS1 series LCD HDTVs. Also AQUOS D65U and D85U widescreen LCD TVs were unveiled. The Sharp AQUOS LC-52XS1U-S and AQUOS LC-65XS1U-S feature newly developed 10-bit Advanced Super View LCD panels that feature AQUOS net capabilities, RGB LED backlight system, native 1080p resolution and dynamic 1000000:1 contrast ratio.



Touted to be the thinnest TVs, the 52-inch AQUOS LC-52XS1U-S and 65-inch LC-65XS1U-S are approximately one inch thick. Both have an integrated sound system powered with Sharp's 1-bit digital amplifier and also an AVC system set-top box with both models. Both models will compete with Sony's thinnest (9.9mm) KDL-ZX1 announced at IFA 2008. The price for both models has not been announced yet.



The Sharp AQUOS D85U and D65U series were also unveiled, and will be available in 42-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch screen sizes. Both 1080p HD resolution-friendly series feature the 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced technology for crisper and clear image quality. Sets from both D85U and D65U series consume less power, feature new Power Saving Mode and are Energy Star complaint.



The D85U series shows off 120Hz Frame Rate Conversion with the Fine Motion Enhanced technology and four-millisecond pixel response time. While the D65U comes with six-millisecond pixel response time, 176 degree viewing angles, and PC input as well. Along with array of usual connection ports, the D85U models will come with five HDMI inputs ports.

Both D85U and D65U series sets would be available at the following prices:

AQUOS D85U series:
  • LC-52D85U for $2600 (October)

  • LC-46D85U for $2200 (October)

  • LC-42D85U for $1900 (November)


  • AQUOS D65U series:
  • LC-52D65U for $2400 (October)

  • LC-46D65U for $1800 (October)

  • LC-42D65U for $1600



  • Source: Gizmodo



    Write a comment

           (All fields are mandatory.)

    Text Limit = 255 Characters

    Type the characters you see in the picture below.

    #

    Characters are not case sensitive.

    VIEW ALL LATEST

    Nokia Readies TD-SCDMA Smartphone For China

    News > Internet , November 20, 2008 1718 hrs IST

    China Mobile to launch the 3G handset by 2009-end ...

    LG Prada II Gets A Companion - Prada Link

    News > Consumer Electronics , November 20, 2008 1706 hrs IST

    Read text messages on a watch ...

    MS Office Web Not Available Offline

    News > Internet , November 20, 2008 1709 hrs IST

    The browser-based Word, Excel, and PowerPoint not to have offline mode initially ...

    SearchMe Brings Visual Search To iPhone

    News > Internet , November 20, 2008 1601 hrs IST

    Upstages Google's voice search offering ...

    Chinese Handset Makers Snitch Motorola's 'Aura'

    News > Consumer Electronics , November 20, 2008 1550 hrs IST

    Wingtech D20 handset incorporates the looks of Motorola Aura, including ceramic-like material ...

     

    USER REVIEWS

    Sharp NEWS

    Hide
    Sharp Intros Aquos X1, D65U & D55U Sets in US

    Sharp Intros Aquos X1, D65U & D55U Sets in US

    News | Consumer Electronics | 04 Sep 2008

    Sharp's new offerings feature newly developed 10-bit Advanced Super View LCD...

    Sharp Launches World's Largest 108-inch LCD

    Sharp Launches World's Largest 108-inch LCD

    News | Consumer Electronics | 23 Jul 2008

    Sharp's mammoth 108-inch LCD Monitor, the LB 1085 is in the Indian market.

    Sharp Plans 1TB Bluray Recorder

    Sharp Plans 1TB Bluray Recorder

    News | Gadgets | 28 Sep 2007

    This -- even as Sharp battles the rival HD DVD camp -- who's already got a...

    Sharp REVIEWS

    Hide
    Sharp Notevision PG-M20S

    Sharp Notevision PG-M20S

    Reviews | Basics | Monitors | 26 Dec 2002

    Projectors are every movie freaks dream, but are mostly out of the common...

    Sharp LL-T15G1

    Sharp LL-T15G1

    Reviews | Basics | Monitors | 19 Dec 2002

    Sharp, one of the giants of the consumer electronics industry, is well...

    Sharp LL-T1520-B

    Sharp LL-T1520-B

    Reviews | Basics | Monitors | 04 Dec 2002

    Sharp is a popular brand worldwide known for its excellence in consumer...

    Sharp USER REVIEWS

    Hide

    TVs NEWS

    Hide
    Apple Networked HDTVs?

    Apple Networked HDTVs?

    News | Gadgets | 13 Oct 2008

    Is it true? Find out

    A 3D HDTV from Philips

    A 3D HDTV from Philips

    News | Consumer Electronics | 04 Oct 2008

    A 56-inch set with intriguing tech but where is the content?

    Sony OLEDs Get Transparent, Bendy

    Sony OLEDs Get Transparent, Bendy

    News | Consumer Electronics | 04 Oct 2008

    And at 0.3 mm, ridiculously thin, too

    TVs REVIEWS

    Hide
    Samsung LA32A450C1 LCD TV

    Samsung LA32A450C1 LCD TV

    Reviews | Basics | Specials | 11 Nov 2008

    We've reviewed one of Samsung's entry level 32-incher from their L4 line of...

    Sharp LC-32A33M

    Sharp LC-32A33M

    Reviews | Basics | Specials | 10 Oct 2008

    Take a look at this elegant 32-inch LCD TV and find out if it's a worthy buy.

    Samsung LA46A650A1 (L6)

    Samsung LA46A650A1 (L6)

    Reviews | Basics | Specials | 04 Sep 2008

    This 46-inch LCD TV from Samsung is both high on style and performance.

    TVs USER REVIEWS

    Hide
    Vu,LCD 40

    Vu LCD 40

    vu.

    TVs | Vu | Sat, 14 Jun 2008

    very good piece of innovation

    Samsung,29K44

    Samsung 29K44

    anuj.neha

    TVs | Samsung | Thu, 20 Mar 2008

    Worst. Not Worth Buying

    Sony,HG21

    Sony HG21

    DABSJOE206

    TVs | Sony | Wed, 10 Oct 2007

    OVER NEGLECTING THE EXTRA FEATURES AND CALCULATING THE SOUND QUALITY AND THE...

    MOST POPULAR NEWS

    Hide
    News

    Could A DVR Save Your Marriage?

    News | Consumer Electronics | 04 Sep 2008

    ...Or should you stick to your shrink?

    News

    Firefox Counters Chrome's Speed Test

    News | Internet | 04 Sep 2008

    According to Mozilla's SunSpider test, Firefox 3.1 is 28% faster than Chrome on ...

    News

    Nokia N96 for Rs. 40,000?

    News | Telecom | 04 Sep 2008

    False alarm everyone... We have learnt from Nokia that the N96 will be priced be...

    MOST POPULAR REVIEWS

    Hide

    MOST POPULAR GAMES

    Hide

    MOST POPULAR DOWNLOADS

    Hide
    Downloads

    Forbidden.exe

    Downloads | Games | 02 Sep 2008

    Downloads

    md5deep

    Downloads | System Tools | 04 Sep 2008

    Downloads

    RivaTuner

    Downloads | System Tools | 03 Sep 2008

    Close