Sharp Aquos LC-65D90U 65-inch LCD TV

Sharp took some time at their booth to announce the U.S. availability of the world's largest available LCD-TV, the LC-65D90U AQUOS, for this fall. The new 65-inch is their flagship 1080p LCD television in the AQUOS line which includes screen sizes ranging from 13- to 65-inches.

Last year Sharp delivered the first 45-inch 1080p LC HDTV before any of their competitors and seem to have raised the bar once again with the 65-inch LC HDTV.

Sharp's LC-65D90U AQUOS LCD TV offers the followng features:

• 65-inch screen size with HDTV/CableCARD compatibility
• Next-generation 16:9 LCD panel from Sharp's 6th-generation Kameyama factory
• Built-in HDTV tuner with CableCARD slot enabling easy connection to high-definition cable TV channels without the need for a separate set-top box
• Full 1080p capability (1920x1080 resolution) compatible with terrestrial, cable, and satellite HDTV broadcasts
• Four wavelength backlight system providing enhanced color reproduction with deeper, more vivid reds
• An 800:1 contrast ratio
• TV Guide On Screen electronic programming guide
• Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View (ASV) panel with Black TFT low-reflection coating to reduce glare
• Sharp's Quick Shoot video technology for optomizing response time (less than 12 milliseconds) on fast moving images
• Sharp's next-generation CV-IC System III advanced video processor upconverts all incoming signals to 1080p for display
• 170-degree viewing angles
• 450 cd/m2 brightness
• Virtual Dolby Surround Sound audio system
• HDMI, DVI-I, and two HD component video inputs
• Detachable speakers and table stand for flexible placement (optional wall mounting brackets)
• Channel list and informational buttons on remote control to quickly display on screen digital program info
• 60,000-hour lamp life provides years of viewing pleasure

Sporting an elegant, high-end titanium finish, the unit has a detachable stand and bottom speakers that enable a variety of installation options.

The LC-65D90U will be available in November for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $20,999.

For more information on Sharp's full line of Liquid Crystal Televisions, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07430, or call 800-BE-SHARP. For online product information, visit www.sharpusa.com .