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Sharp Intros AQUOS P Series of High-End, Small-Sized LCD TVs

Full HDTV in small-sized LCD displays

Oct 30, 2007 13:16 GMT  ·  By
The new AQUOS P Series displays
   The new AQUOS P Series displays

Typically, whenever we hear the term HDTV we think of big, widescreen plasma or LCD displays, capable of outputting crystal-clear images on a large scale. However, it would seem that the people over at Sharp have decided to bring high-definition television even to smaller displays and announced the AQUOS P Series of LCD TVs, which provide full HD capabilities, as well as dual functionality (they also work quite well as PC monitors).

Thus, the new series includes 3 models for the time being, namely a 22-inch version, a 26-incher and finally a 32-inch model. Each of these devices is capable of providing 1920x1080 resolutions, with the video signal being received either from set top boxes or multimedia players or PC monitors via the multiple connectivity options packed into these things, namely DVI (with HDCP), VGA, or one of the two available HDMI inputs.

Furthermore, the Japanese versions (well, they'll be available for now solely in Japan) will include an integrated digital TV tuner and two 5-watt speakers, which allow it to work independently of any external devices. The TV sets also provide picture-in-picture functionality, thus allowing the users to work on the computer while watching a TV program (or vice versa).

Besides their size, the three AQUOS P Series models are also differentiated by their contrast ratios. Thus, the 22-inch version has a 1200:1 contrast ratio, while the 32-incher goes as high as 2,000:1. Moreover, all the displays have a brightness level of 400 cd/m2, 176-degrees horizontal and vertical viewing angles, and, apart from the aforementioned connectivity options, also pack i.LINK, LAN and phone connectors.

Unfortunately, no pricing details have been made available for now, but we'll discuss more on this topic when the new AQUOS P Series hits the shelves, on November 22.

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