Sharp's AQUOS D series 10 gets hip with the online kick

Bargain LCDs are selling like hotcakes, but apparently folks are still buying the higher-end models too. Just a few weeks after announcing its new A series, Sharp is now releasing another new selection of sets, the AQUOS D 10 series. Ranging in size from 32- to 52-inches, the new LCDs have similar specs to the A, including a 1080p resolution, 15,000:1 contrast ratio, a judder-hating 120Hz mode, and the ability to automatically adjust contrast, but will sport one potentially major addition: compatibility with online video content services. Right now streaming seems limited to Yahoo! Japan's online offerings, but if and when these come Stateside here's hoping they have a little Hulu up in there. All are said to be shipping in Japan right now for an undisclosed price.

[Via Akihabara News]

[(Unverified) Posted May 11th 2009 7:35AM]

FIRST! is the most interesting comment about Sharp TVs.
Samsung is the leader now!

[grawss Posted May 11th 2009 8:02AM]

Hmm. Your name goes with your apparent lack of intellect.

[(Unverified) Posted May 11th 2009 8:06AM]

wow...i'm pwned now, grossy grawss

[BeholdersEye Posted May 11th 2009 9:16AM]

OK, now that I actually seen several hdtv in the natural home environments, can any one tell me if any hdtv's have full ola epg listings, just like the converter boxes (dtpals)? The best I have seen is that they will only show what is on the current channel. This to me is very disappointing.

[(Unverified) Posted May 11th 2009 9:36AM]

FYI, These units don't ship until June. Samsung doesn't sell TVs in Japan. Sharp has consistently been #1 or #2 in unit sales. Pretty much all TVs here have the ability to display full channel listings, but I have a feeling the above post is about the US...

[(Unverified) Posted May 11th 2009 9:42AM]

You should all wait for the DarkTV by Buttman Electronics Corporation (BEC)... I bought all Pioneer's KURO patents... The facilities of my First Factory in Turkey will be ready at 13 September 2009
Yes, i'm that rich!

[THJ Posted May 11th 2009 10:48AM]

Since hulu does everything in their power to prevent people from watching it on their TVs (ala Boxee), I don't think this will have much support for anything besides user-generated content sites (youtube, vimeo, etc).