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Sharp is looking to get a jump on the second-half-of-the-year market for televisions by announcing its new Aquos LED televisions, a new series of LCD HDTVs that take Sharp’s existing Aquos LCD technology and pair it with energy-saving full-array LED backlighting for improved image quality and utility-friendly performance. And the Aquos LED series also introduce Aquos Net, a new service that enables owners to tap into Web-based content, as well as contact Sharp customer service.
Sharp has announced its new D64U line of Aquos high-definition LCD televisions, trumpeting that the new displays are "bigger and smaller at the same time." How is this possible? They manage to cram larger LCD panels into designs that are smaller and thinner than previous Aquos models, saving space while providing a larger picture.
"Today, we set a new standard in design," said Bob Scaglione, Sharp Electronics Corporation Product and Marketing Group’s senior VP and group manager, in a release.. "With its graceful, space-saving design and full-HD resolution, Sharp’s Aquos D64U series provides the ultimate home entertainment experience with the perfect balance of style and performance."
To meet the growing consumer demand for cutting-edge home entertainment options, Sharp, the global market leader in Liquid Crystal television, today announced the availability of new widescreen AQUOS LCD HDTV models, the GD4U and GD6U series. These new state-of-the-art AQUOS models are true, full High Definition televisions (1920×1080 resolution) with built-in CableCARD for “plug and play†capability, so consumers can enjoy the latest cable-TV HDTV programming without the added bulk or expense of an additional set-top box. These integrated HDTVs, available in 26-, 32- and 37-inch screen sizes, further strengthen Sharp’s large AQUOS collection, which currently offers consumers the widest selection of screen sizes, speaker configurations and unit colors of LCD TVs.
From Sharp’s press release:
Sharp Electronics showcases the world’s largest widescreen Liquid Crystal HDTV today at InfoComm 2004. With sales scheduled to begin early this summer, the new AQUOS 45-inch LC-45G1U is part of Sharp’s rapidly-expanding family of ultra large-screen, elegantly-designed flat-panel TVs. Sharp’s AQUOS collection offers consumers the widest choice of screen sizes, speaker placement and unit colors.
“Once again Sharp has demonstrated why we are the global leader in Liquid Crystal Television.* We understand what our consumers want and are committed to delivering it,†said Bob Scaglione, Vice President of Marketing, Consumer Electronics Group, Sharp. “The new 45-inch AQUOS with built-in HDTV is designed for the consumer who wants outstanding picture quality with an effortless set-up.â€
The products feature proprietary technologies and unique styling for design- and environment-conscious consumers and video professionals.
“Sharp’s full line of professional and consumer display products demonstrates the selection available to the professional market and showcases our worldwide AQUOS Liquid Crystal Television leadership,†said Bob Scaglione, Vice President of Marketing, Sharp Electronics Corporation. “Today, we are debuting a breakthrough in Liquid Crystal Television – a wireless, battery operated AQUOS TV that lets the consumer watch TV, video and DVD programs anywhere around the home by wirelessly connecting to a video source.â€
The price reductions are a direct result of enhanced worldwide consumer sales of Aquos televisions and of “improved production efficiencies at Sharp’s current and new manufacturing facilities,” according to a recent announcement. In May, Sharp will begin to assemble Aquos Liquid Crystal Televisions from Japanese-made kits at its manufacturing facility in Rosarito, Mexico. Improved production and distribution efficiencies will let Sharp to meet growing demand for the line in North and South America.
The new price schedule will be effective May 1, 2003, providing consumers with incentive to purchase the industry’s leading flat panel televisions with unmatched picture quality.
The price reductions are a direct result of enhanced worldwide consumer sales of AQUOS televisions and improved production efficiencies at Sharp’s current and new manufacturing facilities. Starting in May 2003, Sharp will begin to assemble AQUOS Liquid Crystal Televisions from kits (produced in Japan) at its manufacturing facility in Rosarito, Mexico. This will enable Sharp to meet growing demand for AQUOS TVs in North and South America through improved supply chain management. In addition, Sharp will begin full end-to-end production of large screen Liquid Crystal Televisions in sizes over 60-inches at its new facility in Kameyama, Japan, in the first quarter of 2004.
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