Sharp has 70-inch 3D LCD, soundbars and new Blu-ray players on deck for 2011
Sharp intends to keep its position in the large LCD market with the help of two new lines which both top out at 70-inches -- finally. The LC-70LE732U 3DTV sits at the top of the LE835 series which is also set to be available in sizes ranging as small as 40-inches and is expected in February. No word on what any of these sets will cost ya, but they will all feature built-in WiFi and a wide range of streaming options including VUDU and Netflix, as well as other internet apps like Flickr, Facebook and Twitter. The trio of new 3D Blu-ray players, the BD-H25U, BD-H35U and BD-H75U, will also ship this February with many of the same network and streaming options as the TV, but will also be IP controllable for home automation fans. Meanwhile there are five new soundbars on tap starting with a USB model, the CP-USB500, for great sound on the go and ending with the HT-SL70 which can pass 3D signals via HDMI 1.4a and even supports an audio return channel.
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Sharp AQUOS® Quattron™ 70-inch screen size class LC-70LE732U (69 ½ inch diagonal) 1080p/120Hz model with full-array LED display delivers most immersive and engaging viewing experiences
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Quattron Quad Pixel Technology
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Sharp AQUOS Quattron 70-inch LC-70LE732U LED LCD TV
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The LC-70LE732U offers built-in WiFi and access to the best HYPERLINK "http://www.sharpusa.com/ForHome/HomeEntertainment/LCDTVs/Features/925Series.aspx"apps like Facebook®, Pandora®, Twitter™, and Flickr® through VUDU™, and on-demand movies through Netflix®, VUDU and CinemaNow™, as well as HYPERLINK "https://www.aquosadvantage.com/AboutAQUOS.aspx"AQUOS Advantage Live remote online customer service.
Four HDMI® inputs enable simple single cord connections to multiple HD components, such as Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD players, set top boxes and video game consoles.
The LC-70LE732U includes IP Control which enables a PC or Control Panel to control basic TV functions, video and audio equipment, and lighting via the Ethernet terminal or wireless LAN connection using built-in WiFi.
Sharp AQUOS Quattron 835 Series 3D LED LCD TVs
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These models also offer built-in WiFi and access to Netflix, VUDU and CinemaNow, as well as four HDMI inputs for simple connections to multiple HD components. An attractive slim and narrow bezel design provides a great complement to any home theater viewing environment.
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Availability
The LC-70LE732U will be available in May.
The LE835U series will be available in February.
The LE830U will be available in March.
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