Sharp leaps into 3D with new Aquos Quattron HDTVs, Blu-ray players
Sticking with the Quattron name, Sharp is offering the Aquos Quattron LC-52LE925UN (52-inch) and LC-60LE925UN (60-inch). Each comes with a pair of 3D glasses, which also allow you to watch 2D programming with the press of a button -- in case you're too lazy to remove the specs. The new Quattrons include jargon-y features like quad pixel, frame rate enhanced driving, and LED backlight side-mount scanning technology, as well as Aquos Net, which gives you access to streaming video apps from Netflix and Vudu via the built-in Ethernet port or included USB Wi-Fi adapter. All of this can be yours for a cool $4,199.99 for the LC-52LE925UN and $5,299.99 for the LC-60LE925UN, both of which are now available.
If you already have a 3D set, but no 3D disc player, Sharp also has you covered with the new BD-HP80U and BD-HP90U Blu-ray players. They come with the usual features, including built-in wireless connectivity and support for DivX HD-format discs, though the BD-HP90U sports RS232 support for high-end remote control systems and can also operate vertically for maximum coolness. You'll of course pay more for those accoutrements -- $499.99, versus $429.99 for the BD-HP80U.