Sharp has 70-inch 3D LCDs, soundbars and new Blu-ray players on deck for 2011

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Sharp has 70-inch 3D LCDs, 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 towers over them all with its X-Gen panel and Quad Pixel tech, it is expected to ship in May for an undisclosed price. The LC-70LE732U 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.

Gallery: Sharp's 70-inch AQUOS Quattron at CES 2011