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By: Richard Del Cazzo
Web site: http://www.hdtv-hdtv.com
Sharp DLP rear projection TV: With sales of ever-growing
big-screen digital televisions soaring, Sharp today introduced
four new stylish, widescreen rear-projection High Definition
Televisions (HDTVs) featuring the award-winning Texas Instruments
DLP™
micro-display technology. Available in 56- and 65-inch screen
sizes, the quartet has a unique "V" shape design
with a flat panel appearance, and the powerful, impressive
DLP picture quality for which Sharp has become so well known
in the Front Projector category.
"Sharp has years of expertise refining DLP technology,
which is featured in the award-winning SharpVision® front
projectors that are used in the best home theaters across
the country. Now we're bringing our extensive DLP knowledge
to the rear-projection category. The results on display here
at CES are elegantly designed TVs that deliver stunning high-definition
picture quality at a competitive price," said Bob Scaglione,
senior vice president, Consumer Electronics Marketing Group,
Sharp Electronics Corporation.
These new 65- and 56-inch Sharp DLP rear projection TVs –
the 650 and 750 series – feature a revolutionary television
design with a sophisticated "V"-shape cabinet with
a flat-panel appearance and built-in stands, making them perfect
home theater centerpieces. Measuring only 15.7-inches deep
for 56", these integrated HDTVs fit easily into most
living rooms. Just as important as the design, the new televisions
deliver beautiful video and lifelike sound. These innovative
models have excellent brightness levels, superior contrast
ratios and wide viewing angles that place their performance
at the top of their class. The TI DLP chip, combined with
Sharp's DLP engineering prowess, produces outstanding 720p
HDTV images. In order to make life simple for consumers, both
series of new televisions have built-in NTSC and ATSC tuners
for receiving free over-the-air analog and digital broadcasts.
All have advanced HDMI and component inputs, giving home theater
enthusiasts the ability to build systems that meet their individual
needs by adding state-of-the art digital devices such as DVD
recorders and set-top boxes.
Additionally, the 750 Series is CableCARD™ ready so
they can handle HDTV signals delivered by many cable systems.*
These sets will also feature a brilliant picture, the highly-rated
GemStar Electronic Program Guide, and SRS® TruSurroundXT™
circuitry for a more powerful sound experience.
"These first DLP rear projection televisions models
are a great kickoff for Sharp's DLP rear projection lineup.
Our dealers and customers can be assured that we are committed
to staying on the leading edge of this category," Scaglione
continued.
- The 56DR650 will be available in March for a Manufacturer’s
Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $3,299.95.
- The 65DR650 will be available in May for an MSRP of $3,799.95.
- The 56DR750 will be available in Q3 2005 with a price
to be announced.
- The 65DR750 will be available in Q3 2005 with a price
to be announced.
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