• Sharp Announces Two New 3D TVS With Built-In 3D Blu-Ray Recorder

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    Thursday, September 30th, 2010

    Another day, another new 3D TV announcement. This time, it’s two new models coming [press release in English] from Sharp Japan, the 46-inch LC-46LB3 and the 52-inch LC-52LB3. The TVs of the AQUOS Quattron series feature a built-in Blu-ray recorder, which are 3D-enabled, too.

    Both models share the same specs:

    • full HD resolution
    • 5,000,000: TV contrast ratio
    • four-primary-color technology for improved colors
    • LED backlight
    • i.LINK
    • 7.5W×2+15W speakers
    • one USB port
    • 3 HDMI interfaces
    • LAN
    • BD-LIVE
    • BDXL compatibility

    No word yet from Sharp regarding international sales, but both 3D TVs will hit stores in Japan on November 15 (prices: $5,050 for the 46-incher, $6,000 for the 50-inch model).

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