Sharp debuts AQUOS A series LCD HDTVs in Japan

Sharp already introduced us to its BD and E series at CES this year, but this here A team is something different. Debuting first in Japan, this threesome is comprised of the 52-inch LC-52AE6, 46-inch LC-46AE6 and 40-inch LC-40AE6, all of which sport 1,920 x 1,080 resolutions and a digital TV tuner. The whole crew also includes 120Hz de-judder technology, a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, 450 nits of brightness and 176-degree viewing angles. Moreover, each one features an integrated ambient light sensor to adjust the backlight automatically depending on surrounding light, and they also pack a pair of stereo speakers in case your surround rig is currently out of order. The larger two are expected to ship on May 15th, while the small fellow heads out on April 10th; as for pricing, we're hearing ¥390,000 ($4,048), ¥260,000 ($2,698) and ¥200,000 ($2,076) from largest to most diminutive.

[Via Impress]

Gallery: Sharp debuts AQUOS A series LCD HDTVs in Japan

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[MK @ Apr 11th 2009 12:03AM]

120 Hz as in 3d ready ?

[MadMike @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:13AM]

Overpriced, no RGB LED backlighting, only 120Hz (instead of 240Hz). Looks like a circa 2007 TV. *yawn* Release something that can at least hold a candle to a plasma in terms of performance will ya?

[Shinigami @ Mar 23rd 2009 2:24PM]

Sure!
$1,000,000 for 40-inch OLED :P

[nerieru @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:54AM]

ok.. lol @ the photoshopped image, the upperleft corner is brushed with black when the screen isn't exactly black..

And I agree with MadMike, it costs too much for what it delivers

[PunkInDrublic @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:17AM]

Awesome photo editing.

[Ben @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:25AM]

Black is the new black.

[Stven @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:27AM]

MSpaint is the new Photoshop

[morcheeba @ Mar 23rd 2009 12:02PM]

The color picker is overrated anyway.

[Paul @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:19AM]

MadMike I think So
Overpirced!!

[dandmcd @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:27AM]

Those prices look way off, there is no way they would introduce a fairly basic 52" LCD for $4,000!

I agree with others, these tv's look horrible, plus they are designed by Sharp, which is no better quality then any 'ol Insignia or LG out there.

[Scott @ Mar 23rd 2009 10:59AM]

Does anyone even own a Sharp LCD TV?

[simon @ Mar 23rd 2009 6:12PM]

Yes I own 2, not sure what country you are from but Sharp sell their socks off in the USA.

[Vazquez @ May 11th 2009 3:36PM]

I have a Sharp AQUOS 52D64U that I got last year and its still freaking badass. Blu-ray, HD-DVD, and video games all look awesome. Won't have to be getting a new set anytime soon I'll tell you that.

[Topmounter @ Mar 23rd 2009 11:20AM]

Judder?

[Swimatm @ Mar 23rd 2009 11:21AM]

It does look kinda 'shopped.

[JayC @ Mar 23rd 2009 12:09PM]

I think they are legit.

Here are the real pictures:

http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20090323_76206.html

[JayC @ Mar 23rd 2009 12:10PM]

Sharp JP press release:

http://www.sharp.co.jp/corporate/news/090323-a.html

[CaliforniaKid @ Mar 23rd 2009 12:45PM]

Isn't that the same TV just Photoshopped smaller and smaller and smaller....

[James @ Mar 23rd 2009 5:08PM]

Well from the looks of the black spots on the upper left corner of the tv's i dont think the person who edited the photos had photoshop so no.

[adrian @ Mar 23rd 2009 1:29PM]

There's nothing sharp about Sharp products anymore.