Sharp Canada launches largest 90-inch HDTV for $10,000

Sharp Electronics Canada launched the world’s largest LED smart TV, the 90-inch AQUOS LC-90LE745U. This new model rounds out Canada’s largest assortment of big screen TVs, including the market’s only 70-, 80- and 90-inch screens.

Standing nearly four feet tall and spanning six feet eight inches wide, the 90-inch AQUOS offers over two and a half times the viewing area of a 55-inch screen. It features cutting edge technology, including Smart TV functionality, built-in Wi-Fi and full internet connectivity for access to streaming video services, as well as an LED backlight and full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution. With such a stunning picture, sit as close as you like and see colours pop and never before seen details become visible. 

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Panasonic to take record $10 billion annual loss

Bad news for Panasonic as reports from Reuters and PCWorld state that Panasonic has fallen victim to the flagging TV business which has also put rivals Sony and Sharp in the red.  Panasonic expects to suffer a 10 billion annual loss, the report states.

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CEA Report: Flat-Panel TVs weigh 82 per cent less than predecessors

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today issued a report detailing the dramatic reduction of TV and computer monitor sizes and weights since the advent of flat-panel monitors and TVs.

The report, Materials Footprint Reduction of Televisions and Computer Monitors: 2004-2010, found flat-panel TVs are 82 percent lighter and 75 percent smaller than their cathode ray tube (CRT) TV predecessors of a similar screen size. The report also found today’s 40- to 70-inch flat-panel TVs weigh 34 percent less than 13- to 36-inch CRT TVs.

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Review: Sharp Aquos LE835 40" inch Quattron 3D HDTV

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

There's a lot to like with Sharp's Aquos LE835 40" inch Quattron 3d HDTV set (whew). A thin profile, slim bezel/border surrounding the screen, yellow-boosted Quattron technology plus 3D, some SmartTV functionality plus WiFi connectivity for good measure.

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