Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Sharp announces first THX-certified 4K TV, the $8,000 Aquos Ultra

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/26/sharp-announces-the-8-000-70-inch-4k-aquos/

Sharp announces the Aquos Ultra, first THXcertified 4K TV

Sharp has just revealed the Aquos Ultra at CE Week, a 70-inch UltraHDTV the company says is the only THX-certified 4K TV on the market, marking another first in that category for the panel maker. Calling it the company's "best designed TV ever," Sharp said that it put the model through "four hundred rigorous performance tests" to gain the THX nod, which is meant to assure that the original material is reproduced as closely as possible. On top of having four times the pixel count of a regular HDTV, the model features advanced HD upscaling tech via dual-core signal processor, along with pre-calibrated THX Movie viewing modes, a dual subwoofer system with 35 watts of sound output, Sharp's SmartCentral Smart TV platform and a flash-enabled web browser. You'll also be able to change channels or beam video directly from your smartphone via the Beam app, and watch 3D films at 4K via passive technology. If you're not dissuaded by the $8,000 price tag, you'll be able to grab it in mid-August -- check the PR after the break for more.

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