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By: Richard Del Cazzo
Web site: http://www.hdtv-hdtv.com
Sharp Aquos TV: With its breakthrough Open AQUOS™ Liquid
Crystal TVs, Sharp is eliminating traditional entertainment-center
clutter and making home networks more functional. Featuring
dual PC Card slots, the Open Sharp AQUOS 20-inch LC-20PXIU
and 15-inch LC-15PX1U models are the first TVs that open
a vast palette of entertainment options, including viewing
digital still photos, listening to digital audio files (WMA,
MP3), watching video clips and more. In addition, the new
Open AQUOS TVs have wireless networking capability, cementing
their position as the centerpiece of the networked home.
“These introductions move the television far beyond
a simple display device and into the home networking category,”
said Bob Scaglione, senior vice president, Consumer Electronics
Marketing Group, Sharp Electronics Corporation. “Since
this new Sharp Aquos TV line offers advanced functionality,
consumers have the flexibility to place these TVs in more
rooms in the home than ever before. Open AQUOS TVs also feature
the outstanding picture quality that’s made Sharp the
global market share leader for LC-TVs.”*
The Open Sharp AQUOS TVs have two built-in Type II PC Card
slots that can run simultaneously, offering a world of entertainment
flexibility that's only limited by a consumer’s imagination.
For example, by inserting the included 5Gb HDD card into one
of the slots, consumers can record up to four hours of programming,
using the TV’s built-in PVR (Personal Video Recorder)
software. This proprietary software includes an easy-to-use
graphic user interface for effortless recording, fast forward
and rewind. A built-in microphone even lets family members
record quick messages and reminders for each other.
Consumers can also watch slide shows of their favorite digital
still pictures using their camera's memory cards. If they
want to send photos or music files from their PCs in another
part of the home to the Open AQUOS models, compatible Wi-Fi
cards do the trick with ease, using the TV’s built-in
PC Connect feature (Wi-Fi card not included). There are even
built-in games to keep everyone entertained.
The LC-20PX1U and the Sharp LC-15PX1U Aquos televisions
are barely three inches thin, have high-quality built-in speakers
and feature Sharp’s Emmy® Award-winning LCD technology,
including the exclusive Advanced Super View panel with Black
TFT low-reflection coating for industry-leading levels of
brightness, contrast and viewing angles. The 4:3 Enhanced
Definition (EDTV) Monitors have extensive input/output jacks.
The 20-inch LC-20PX1U Sharp Aquos TV will be available in
February for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price
(MSRP) of $1,599.99. The 15-inch LC-15PX1U will be available
in February for an MSRP of $1,099.99.
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