Sharp Shipping LCD TV With Built-In Blu-ray Player In January 2009

I had heard rumors earlier this year that Sharp may be launching a line of LCD TV's with integrated Blu-ray players in Japan. But I didn't think for one second that they'd ever hit the United States. Looks like I thought wrong.

According to Mike Troetti, Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America president, the company will be shipping 32- and 42-inch Blu-ray player-packin' AQUOS LCD TV's to the US in January 2009. The specs on the smaller model aren't clear, but the 42-inch model is expected to sport 1080p resolution, a 120 Hz frame rate, and a multi-slot mechanism for Blu-ray discs, DVD's, and compact discs.

They'll be a little pricey though. Try a little under $2000 for the 42-inch model. Sounds pretty cool in theory, but judging by price only an option if you're extremely constricted by home theater space.

Via Twice

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