Sharp AQUOS DX series: world's first LCD HDTV with built-in Blu-ray

**Vertabreaker** · 10-15-2008, 07:28 AM

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Tough luck, Mitsubishi and Funai. Big talk is all fine and dandy, but in our world, it's the results that count. Say hello to Sharp's AQUOS DX family, the world's first range of LCD HDTVs to boast internal Blu-ray players. Slated to hit in 26- (LC-26DX1), 32- (LC-32DX1), 37- (LC-37DX1), 42- (LC-42DX1), 46- (LC-46DX1) and 52-inch (LC-52DX1) sizes, the whole lot will come equipped with an integrated HDTV tuner, bottom-mounted speaker and the ability to handle BD flicks sans an external deck. Of note, only the 37-inch through 52-inch sets offer Full HD 1080p resolutions (1,920 x 1,080), as the other two get stuck with "just" 1,366 x 768. Best of all, those in Japan will barely have to wait a month to see these in shops, as the entire crew is destined to ship in late November (in black and white motifs) for around ¥200,000 ($1,963) to ¥500,000 ($4,909) depending on size. As for the rest of the globe? Put on your patience caps.

**RickJamesBish** · 10-17-2008, 03:39 PM

Cool idea, although it's much cheaper to buy a separate BR player, or better yet a PS3.

I remember my parents having a 30something inch Sony back in the 90's with a built in VCR, that used to be the shit.

**Station** · 10-17-2008, 03:42 PM

i wonder if you can take full advantage of surround sound with that...

**Vissionary** · 10-17-2008, 03:46 PM

I hate TV combos, HD or not.

**Station** · 10-17-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Vissionary

I hate TV combos, HD or not.

i like the idea of having it all on the wall, with nothing else around at all

**Vissionary** · 10-17-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Station

i like the idea of having it all on the wall, with nothing else around at all

Same can be done with a pro A/V setup. most clean installs are done in-wall.

**Station** · 10-17-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vissionary

Same can be done with a pro A/V setup. most clean installs are done in-wall.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

and most likely not in a condo

**darth_tumor...** · 10-17-2008, 11:52 PM

50" 1080p panny plasma $1895 + 40gb ps3 $275=$2170 for a better tv and bluray player-i win

**Jaymzx** · 10-18-2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Station

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

and most likely not in a condo

I have my Aquos mounted on the wall in my condo. It's mounted above the fireplace and I haven't felt like paying a contractor to run the cables inside the wall-but it's possible..and you're right. $$. $500 minimum to have someone else do it. If you want power run up there, add a few bills more.

I normally don't like combos since they're doomed to obsolescence but in this case I like it. Many times you have room for a flat panel but lack the room for a player or lack a way to conceal the wires. I could see this working out well for conference rooms and the like.

10-17-2008, 03:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
RickJamesBish SOT Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Naples Posts: 10,864	Cool idea, although it's much cheaper to buy a separate BR player, or better yet a PS3. I remember my parents having a 30something inch Sony back in the 90's with a built in VCR, that used to be the shit. __________________ SOT - I'M RICK JAMES BITCH!

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Vissionary SOT Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 45,217 gXboxLive Leaderboard: 43^rd	I hate TV combos, HD or not. __________________ SOT - We'll pull your endocrine system out of your body and make a hat out of it.

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darth_tumor... SOT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: the 'Burgh Posts: 1,181	50" 1080p panny plasma $1895 + 40gb ps3 $275=$2170 for a better tv and bluray player-i win __________________

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