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    New Sharp Aquos TVs Sport Big Screens, Skinny Chassis

    Consumer Reports News: August 20, 2007 05:48 PM

    Sharp has just introduced a new line of LCD TVs that are 25 percent slimmer and 20 percent lighter than it previous models, further proof that you can't be too thin in today's flat-panel world.

    The new Aquos D64U HDTVs come with screen sizes of 42, 46, 52 and 65 inches. All are "Full HD" 1080p models. Dressed in piano-black finishes, the TVs have a thinner bezel than other Sharp sets, and recessed, bottom-mounted speakers, along with fewer parts. That gives them a sleeker look and more compact footprint that will enable consumers to fit larger screens in smaller places, the company said. In addition, the models are more energy efiicient than previous Aquos models, according to Sharp.

    Prices range from $2,099 for the 42-inch model, to $3,799 for the 52-incher. The 65-inch model, which will be available in September, doesn't yet have a price. Two D62U models, in 42- and 46-inch screen sizes, are CR Quick Picks for LCDs in our current online Ratings (available to ConsumerRerports.org subscribers).

    Features include easily accessible side- and rear-mounted connections--a total of three HDMI 1.3 inputs, plus two component-video, two composite and one S-video input. They also have an RS-232 control jack and one dedicated PC input.

    --James K. Willcox


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