At the Ceatec Sharp unveiled the Aquos XS1 series of LCD TV’s for loaded customers. To be made available in 65 and 52 inches the LCD’s boast a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, brightness of 450cd/m2 and is just 2.8cms thick at the thinnest point. The XS1 has a speaker unit which is built in technical collaboration with Pioneer, the speaker unit consists of a tweeter, two mid range speakers and a sub-woofer connected to a digital amplifier. To maintain a slim profile it has an external TV tuner unit which comes with a digital / analog TV tuner and all the connections and slots to connect everything from a home-theater to a digital camera. It is accompanied by a futuristic Bluetooth remote control with a touchscreen. Schedules to hit Japanese stores by October 15 the 65 incher will sell for 1,280,000 Yen ($ 12,500) and the 52 inch model for 980,000 Yen ($ $ 9500).

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