Sharp Japan has announced two new models to its Aquos UD1 range of LCD TV's. The mammoth 70 and 60 inch TV's will come with a 4K panel supporting a resolution of (3,840 x 2,160 pixels). Sharp will be making use of Moth eye panels which significantly improve the viewing experience by reducing reflections from ambient lighting.
Also included are optical control systems which suppress luminance unevenness to deliver uniform screen brightness. Sound is delivered using a 2.1 channel sound system which makes use of a low vibration woofer.
The televisions come with 400 mb of onboard memory for storing audio / video media. The 70 inch LC-70UD1 and the 60 incher LC-60UD1 will go on sale in June 15 and August 10th in Japan for 850,000 Yen ($ 8500) and 750,000 Yen ($ 7500) respectively.
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The 21st, Sharp will be released sequentially from the 15th June LCD TV which adopted a resolution 3,840 × 2,160 dots / 4K moth-eye panel "AQUOS UD1 series" two models. June 15, 60 of type "LC-60UD1" will be released on August 10 of 70 type "LC-70UD1". Price is open price, 70 types around ¥ 850,000, estimated retail price of 650,000 yen is around 60 inches.
In addition to in 4K corresponding model for the first time in AQUOS brand, which makes it possible to image display high-quality as 4K corresponding moth-eye panel of its own, with reduced glare, and up-converted to 4K in high-definition by the video engine of the new development. Represents a high-definition "UD (ultra Definition)" in origin, the name of the AQOUS UD1 is appeal to high-definition a brand name.
Was developed in collaboration with i ³ Institute in February, announced "ICC PURIOS (Pyuriosu)" on ICC 4K LCD TV of 60 inches / resolution 3,840 × 2,160 dot the company. It has released 262 15,000 yen to order but, AQUOS UD1 series announced that this time, the premium brand. AQUOS UD1 series for home theater "(PURIOS is), the product of living for which you can enjoy more people . deployed as top-end model of "AQUOS brand" "and (digital information appliances Division LCD digital system first division Tomatsuri Division).
