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Saturday, April 20, 2013

This week on gdgt: Razer's Edge isn't quite sharp enough

Each week, our friends at gdgt go through the latest gadgets and score them to help you decide which ones to buy. Here are some of their latest picks -- along with a few you should probably avoid. Want more? Visit gdgt anytime to catch up on the latest, and subscribe to gdgt's newsletter to get a weekly roundup in your inbox.

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Razer Edge

Razer wants to change the face of tablet gaming with the Edge, bringing laptop-style performance to a slate form factor, but the two might not be a match made in heaven. Here on Engadget, we found the design "boring, but functional" and said there "are limits to how long one can hold a 2.1-pound tablet aloft." Making the experience even poorer is the price, since you'll have to shell out $1,000 for the lowest-end machine, and $1,450 for the 256GB Pro model. That doesn't even take into account the price of the accessories, like the intriguing Gamepad Controller, which will run you an additional $250.
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Oppo BDP-103

The Oppo BDP-103's price may be high, but not many players combine built-in support for major streaming services with support for SACD, DVD-Audio and even FLAC audio files, as well as an MHL port for devices like the Roku Streaming Stick. If you put a lot of stock in video and audio quality, and want a player with support for a wide range of file formats, it's hard to beat.
Buy from $499
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ASUS VivoBook S500

Want a big, affordable touchscreen Windows 8 laptop? It's hard to go wrong with the S500 -- though it's heavier than a typical Ultrabook and lacks a full HD display.
Buy from $659
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Behringer iNuke Boom Jr.

If volume's your top priority, you're on a tight budget and you don't need wireless (or portability), the Boom Jr. could be worth considering, especially since it's now available from some discounters for about $100.
Buy from $116
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By: Unknown On 11:31 PM

Friday, February 1, 2013

Sharp manages an operating profit in Q3, but forecast remains cloudy

SHARP® GARNERS #1 SHARE IN LARGE SCREEN (60"+) CATEGORY IN 2012

More than Doubles Market Share on a Revenue Basis According to NPD Data

Mahwah, NJ, (January 28, 2013) – Sharp achieved the top U.S. market share in the 60"+ LED TV segment in 2012, according to The NPD Group's Retail Tracking Service. Fueled by an unmatched selection of large screen choices, picture quality performance and brand strength, Sharp more than doubled its market share between 2010 and 2012 (based on revenue share).

"The large screen market is a sweet spot right now for the TV industry," said Ben Arnold, Director of Industry Analysis at The NPD Group. "60"+ TV sales doubled in 2012 compared to 2011 and Sharp has top market share among U.S TV brands. This segment of the market is poised to grow even more in 2013."

Sharp offers the widest selection of 60" and larger LED TVs, including more than twenty 60" (diagonal) and above AQUOS LED televisions, including nine 60" class models, eight 70" class models, three 80" class models and the 90" class, the world's largest commercially available LED TV. This extensive lineup is tailored to meet the needs of virtually any large screen TV buyer, best positioning Sharp to meet the increasing consumer appetite for larger screens. In fact, Sharp's 60" class 6-Series AQUOS model (LC-60LE640U) was the number one selling large screen LED TV in 2012 on a revenue basis.

"Sharp is creating and leading the market for 60" and above LED TVs, making us the fastest growing brand in the industry," said John Herrington, President, Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America. "In 2013, we will continue this momentum with an all-smart, all-LED, large screen Sharp AQUOS lineup that features more models with Quattron™ technology and striking new slim designs."

At CES 2013, Sharp unveiled its 2013 AQUOS large screen LED TV lineup, which will start rolling out in February. The all-smart, all-LED Sharp AQUOS large screen lineup will include 21 models in the 60" class or larger, more than half featuring Sharp's proprietary Quattron color technology.

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About Sharp Electronics Corporation:
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS® LED TVs, Insight® Microwave Drawer® ovens, and Plasmacluster® air purifiers.

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By: Dilusha On 9:01 PM

Monday, November 26, 2012

Sharp to manufacture 90-inch Aquos LCD screens for digital advertising

Sharp is hoping its 90-inch Aquos makes a great billboard

Sharp introduced its new 90-inch Aquos LCD HDTV earlier this year, and though initially created for home use, the manufacturer has already found new applications for the forthcoming display.

On Jan. 28, Sharp will release an industrial version of the 90-inch screen (PN-R903) to be used in commercial spaces as a digital display.

Coming in at 6-feet, 8-inches, the display is being billed as an industry first for providing lifesize images when arranged in portrait view.

The advantages of providing 1:1 scale views of items could prove to be very advantageous to retailers and consumers alike.

While the 90-inch PN-R903 is the flagship of the line-up, Sharp is also planning to release two slightly smaller displays for digital advertising.

A 60-inch model (PN-R603) will also be made available on Jan. 28, while a 70-inch version (PN-R703) is planned for release on Feb. 25.

All three displays will feature full 1080p HD, and will be available with open pricing rather than suggested retail prices from Sharp.

High-definition displays this large aren't quite that common yet, and it will be interesting to see how the retail sector adopts and uses these new Sharp displays to attract consumers.

Via Engadget, Impress Watch