Sharp pushes out more Aquos LCDs

Sharp couldn't stop with just its high end Special Edition 94U Aquos LCDs, those with lesser needs (and budgets) have a variety of new products to choose from in the upcoming year. First up is the LC-52D74U, a 52-inch model that mates the 94U series' Aquos Net connectivity with a slightly lesser-spec'd 18,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 4-wavelength backlight system. Check after the break for more info on what they've got in store for 2008. The LC-37D64U and LC-32D64U feature a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1, 450 cd/m2 brightness, the 37-inch will be available in February for $1,599 while the 32-inch is coming this month $1,299.

Finally, the D44U series keeps 720p around for those who enjoy such antiquated pixel counts (or just don't sit all that close to their 32-inch LCD) with a 7,500:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 6ms refresh time. The LC-37D44U is promised in February for $1,299, while the LC-32D44U with an MSRP of $999.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 6th 2008 6:46PM]

Let's hope Sharp has fixed the 'banding' problem which seems to have affected many of their previous models (including 2 that I've personally encountered and sent back)

[EJ Posted Jan 6th 2008 6:59PM]

Amen. I've liked their sets in the store but reports of these issues have scared me off. If they solve that problem, they've got a great product.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 6th 2008 10:57PM]

Sharp simply refuses to lose that ugly silver chin on their LCD panels. Yes it is a speaker bar but what makes it so hard to paint the damn thing black. I wonder if the banding issue has been fixed...Sharp AQUOS LCDs have a strange pixel layout (hexagonal vs grid) so hopefully they can work out any issues with banding.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 7th 2008 9:25AM]

I think the banding only shows up if you look for it. Either that or I got lucky. I have a Sharp 46 inch 64u model display and the picture on it looks really nice. I can't really tell a difference between it and when I go to my friend's house to see his Sony 46v2500. And for the price I paid for the Sharp, I can't really ask for more.