Sharp announces 17 new AQUOS models, stockers groan

If you thought that only digital cameras were getting treated to biggie-size rollouts in the leadup to PMA next week, check out the announcement of 17(!) new AQUOS LCDs from Sharp. First up, there are 13 new models in the D series. You guessed it, folks: customers get to mix and match a rainbow of colors across the 20, 26 and 32-inch sizes. Other than the sheer number of choices available, nothing really catches our eye in these units: 1366x768-pixels and 1500:1 contrast; the 26V and 32V models get the addition of AQUOS Familink (CEC). If you need a little bigger display, move on down the cereal LCD aisle and check out the four new E series AQUOS models. No color choices here, which we guess means at these sizes you're more interested in looking at the images than the casing. There are four new models coming in at 37, 42, 46 and 52-inches. Bigger means better in these 1080p panels, with a contrast of 2000:1, 120Hz frame rates and low reflectivity glass. Initially available in Japan, with no prices announced yet.

[Tim @ Jan 24th 2008 2:14PM]

And... do all these have PVA panels? :|

[FoxHoundADAM @ Jan 24th 2008 3:13PM]

The first 32" LCD that is 30.5" Wide is gong to be an instant buy for me. The Bravia is so close at 31.2"....come on only 0.7" more to shave off!

[keptin @ Jan 24th 2008 4:59PM]

Are there 17 different models, or just 7 that come in different colors? Not sure if a color change constitutes being labeled as a new model.

[Chris @ Jan 24th 2008 5:34PM]

@ Tim

I know most of last year's models (across most lines) under 32" had the sorry TN panel. The 32-inchers and above tended to have PVA. Of course, TN seems to be climbing the ladder in PC monitor size. I hope this doesn't apply to HDTVs.