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Sharp giving away free BD-HP21U Blu-ray player with most AQUOS HDTVs
With LCD HDTV sales expected to slow dramatically in the new year, it's no wonder that Sharp's playing the tried-and-true "Buy something, get something else free" card in order to shave down its presumably bloated AQUOS HDTV inventory. From now until January 31, 2009, anyone who purchases one of over a dozen AQUOS HDTVs will receive a Profile 1.1 BD-HP21U Blu-ray deck absolutely free; if you're after the next model up, you can opt for $300 off of the purchase of a BD-HP50U Blu-ray player. Curiously, there's no mention of where exactly this promotion is valid, but we get the idea that you'll have to buy from a Sharp authorized retailer and pay way too close to MSRP in order to qualify. Prayerfully we're dead wrong, but you can decide for yourself by checking the full print after the break.
Sharp's BD-HP21U / BD-HP50U Blu-ray players arrive in Canada
If Profile 1.1 is good enough for you, and you call yourself a Canuck, Sharp's latest pair of Blu-ray players are now available to purchase. Yep, the BD-HP21U and BD-HP50U, both of which were announced at CEDIA, have finally made the long trek to the Great North, and all of the specifications you saw before are still valid here. Pricing? $349.99 and $479.99 in order of mention.[Via Digital Home]
Sharp's AQUOS BD-HP50U / BD-HP21U Blu-ray players eyes-on
The whole Profile 1.0 thing kind of put a damper on Sharp's latest Blu-ray players, but since they were showcased at the company's CEDIA booth, we figured it prudent to take a few snapshots and pass 'em along. Design wise, the two are exceptionally similar, and we can't say with good faith that the HP50U is really worth the extra coin. Hit the gallery over at Engadget HD and see if you can pick the two apart... and, go!
Sharp rolls out AQUOS BD-HP21U Profile 1.1 Blu-ray player
If you've seen the BD-HP21H Blu-ray player, you've seen the BD-HP21U. Sharp is presumably getting official with the US version of said player here at CEDIA, and while the price tag is comparatively nice, the specifications are so last year. We're talking Profile 1.1, AQUOS LINK, a Quick Start feature to get flicks rolling in under ten seconds and an HDMI 1.3 output. Granted, the glossy black player is mighty thin, but it's still overpriced at $349.99 in our opinion. Full release after the jump.
