Here at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sharp is showing off three new members of its Aquos Blu-ray Disc product family: two standalone players (BD-HP24U and BD-HP70U) and one sound bar home theater system (BD-MPC41U).
The BD-HP24U is Sharp's newest entry-level machine. In addition to Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream output, the player's Ethernet port delivers Netflix Instant Streaming and RSS internet feeds plus BD-LIVE functionality. The BD-HP24U also features Sharp's "Aquos Pure Mode" for ease of operation when paired with a Sharp Aquos HDTV.
Stepping up to the BD-HP70U will get you everything the BD-HP24U has to offer plus wireless readiness. The unit adds a second USB port making it easier to connect to your home wireless LAN. You'll also find an RS-232C port for use with external control and home automation systems. Sharp is also touting the flagship player's "anti-vibration design" and claims the unit's rigid chassis frame construction will reduce skipping and laser tracking errors.
If you're not yet packing a surround sound system, but you're itching to get into Blu-ray, Sharp has for you their BD-MPC41U Blu-ray home theater system. As we're seeing from other manufacturers at the show, Sharp's "home-theater-in-a-box" system is comprised of a combination Blu-ray Disc player/digital amplifier mated with a sound bar housing the front three channels of audio. Rear speakers and a powered subwoofer are also included. The BD-MPC41U also features Netflix and RSS data streaming plus an integrated iPod dock and FM tuner.
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