17 August 2007 – A couple of days ago Sharp announced their new D64U line of Aquos LCD TVs at the Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock. The highlight of the event was that the new TVs are about 25% slimmer (only 3 1/3 inch thick) than the previous model and look sleek. According to Sharp their TVs are so slim that their 42" into the space that a regular 40 incher would fit. Sharp also titillated the guests with their 65" model but gave no further details.
Sharp’s D64U line of Aquos LCD TV will be available from this month. The 42" will sell for $2099, the 46" will sell for $2699 and the 52" will sell for $3799.
Some more specs:
• 20% lighter than previous models
• Full 1080p resolution
• 10,000:1 contrast ratio
• 176-degree viewing angle
• 3 HDMI 1.3 inputs
• 2 component inputs
• 3 composite inputs
• 1 S-video inputs
• Dedicated PC input
• RS-232C for system control
• Energy Star qualified, and power consumption is lower than previous AQUOS models
From the press release:
New Sharp Aquos High-Definition LCD TV Series Is Bigger And Smaller At The Same Time
New D64U Line Combines Superior Picture Performance and Space Saving Design
Mahwah, NJ August 15, 2007 – Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Display Televisions (LCD TV), expands its widescreen, full-HD 1080p line of AQUOS LCD TVs with the stylish D64U series. Featuring a thin, lightweight "slim-line" design that provides a significantly smaller footprint than previous models, the new line of AQUOS LCD TVs gives consumers the ability to put a bigger picture in a smaller space. The series, available in 65- (LC-65D64U), 52- (LC-52D64U), 46- (LC-46D64) and 42-inch (LC-42D64U) screen classes, also reinforces Sharp’s mastery of LCD engineering and technology.
