Sharp's Aquos HDTV goes Blu

Philip Wong | Jan 09, 2009

(Credit: Engadget)

Here's the deal: The upcoming Sharp BD-series HDTVs will be the world's first LCD TVs with onboard Blu-ray/DVD/CD playback. This will be delivered via a slot-in disc player, though details on Blu-ray compatibilities such as BD-Live and HD surround sound support were not available at press time. What we do know is this series features the company's Superlucent Advanced Super View panel which supposedly boosts brightness and contrast. To enhance motion reproduction, there's also a 120Hz dejudder function, while 1080p connectivity is catered for by up to four HDMI inputs for the 42- to 52-inch models.

The LC-42BD80U, LC-37BD60U and LC-32BD60U are slated for launch in the US this month. The larger LC-52BD80U and LC-46BD80U models will follow subsequently from February. There were no pricing and availablility outside the US in Sharp's CES press release.

Via Engadget

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