Sharp Adds the LE700 LED Backlit Sets to the Aquos HDTVs

Sharp not only increased their production of flat panel LCD TVs, they also bumped up their Aquos line by offering LED-backlit HDTVs. Of course, LED backlighting is becoming more popular these days. It is different from those actual LED HDTVs that we keep hearing about which, for now, is still a rarity. Although different, LED backlighting does give an advantage such as boosting black levels and minimizing power consumption while still providing a superior level of brightness. According to Sharp, the LCD panels feature a pixel-control technology that reduces light leakage, thus enhancing blacks, and a wider aperture design that allows more light to pass through, thus improving brightness.

These new Aquos LED TVs will use Sharp’s UltraBrilliant LED backlighting technology, which features a full array of evenly spaced LEDs behind a diffusing panel. The 120-Hz TVs are rated for 4ms pixel-response rates, and have motion-smoothing dejudder technology. The TVs also have an impressively wide angle of view, 176-degrees.

Before I forget, the model is the LE700-series Aquos LED TV. It will come in different sizes, 32-, 40-, 46- and 53-inches. The LE700 is expected to be very popular as demand for flat panel screens increases. Furthermore, the 40-inch and larger models come with Aquos Net, a collection of Web-based features such as news, sports, and weather reports.

As for pricing, the LE700 32-inch set is priced at $1,100. The 40-inch set is $1,700. The 46- and the 52-inch set is around $2,200 and $2,800 respectively. The TV comes with four HDMI ports, two component video inputs and an RS-232C port for custom installations.