Sharp rolls out 46-, 52-inch LCD TVs with built-in web browser
Sharp has just let loose a pair of new sizable and feature-packed LCD TVs, although you're more likely to find one of 'em in a kiosk or a conference room than a home theater. Intended primarily for commercial use, the 46-inch TL-M4600 and 52-inch TL-M5200 each boast a full 1920 x 1080 resolution, along with a "sub-6ms" response time, a full range of ports (including DVI-D and HDCP-compatible HDMI), optional speakers, and a 1,500:1 contrast ratio on TL-M4600 and 2,000:1 on the TL-M5200. Both also boast fanless internal cooling systems to keep the noise down and, perhaps most notably, LAN connectivity complete with a built-in web browser. Of course, just because Sharp's targeting businesses and the like doesn't mean it won't sell you one, although you'll have to drop a hefty $4,000 for the 46-incher or $5,000 for the 52-inch model.
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spass @ May 13th 2008 4:03PM
Just wondering why they woluld use LAN over WIFI.
Considering the overall price, extra bucks for WIFI (if any) would be insignificant.
Mam00th @ May 13th 2008 4:05PM
Yeah WiFi would have been cool
white_ultras @ May 13th 2008 10:20PM
Look at recent German schools ban on Wifi, why are they banning child expose to those frequencies? I would rather prefer LAN over this Wifi especially in my living room..
paul @ May 13th 2008 4:04PM
What kinda browser?
FRZ @ May 13th 2008 4:19PM
I am assuming it will be limited to watching youtube videos. What else would it be good for?
JC @ May 13th 2008 4:25PM
While I would like it to be Firefox, it will probably be a version of Opera. With their drive to non-PC devices (phones, Wii, DS), they seem to be taking a good chunk of market share right now.
Tony C @ May 13th 2008 5:43PM
No idea what Sharp favors in their consumer electronics setups, but my InFocus RP has embedded Windows CE, and thus a version of Internet Explorer...
But mine is a slightly dated bit of hardware and software, so hopefully Sharp takes a smarter route.
stefan @ May 13th 2008 8:04PM
As long as it features ABP....
Papa G @ May 14th 2008 1:29AM
Good question...a really hyped up version of Lynx? :)
No, really, who knows. Even better question...how will people type? With the remote? HA!
Eugenia Loli-Queru @ May 13th 2008 4:20PM
I am the maintainer of this embedded/mobile user agent tool:
http://osnews.com/story/19681/Open_Sourcing_OSNews_Mobile_Detection_Kit
If anyone buy any of these TVs, or anyone from SHARP is reading, please email me at eloli-AT-hotmail-DOT-com with the exact user agent that their web browser reports. Thanks.
stefan @ May 13th 2008 8:05PM
if you were a guy, you would aready be rated lowest.
BobTheMonkey @ May 13th 2008 4:21PM
Yes, dude, dude, yes.
anon @ May 13th 2008 4:23PM
how come the women at meetings i go to never look like that?
xB Owner @ May 13th 2008 5:38PM
Because you don't work at Models In Glasses, Inc.
shamowfski @ May 13th 2008 4:34PM
Because you're in I.S.?
CraigJ @ May 13th 2008 4:47PM
You need to be in Sales or Marketing...
spass @ May 13th 2008 5:03PM
Time for me to give up Architecture?
Brian @ May 13th 2008 5:06PM
So true, so true...
wrabbit @ May 13th 2008 5:12PM
Because you don't go to meetings with models and aspiring actresses ;)
stefan @ May 13th 2008 8:11PM
well I for one work on an IT project and my boss as well as most colleagues are women - none over 26, all very competent and fun to work with. All but one wear glasses.
I don't see why you're complaining. Probably just working at the wrong place.
giantenemycrab @ May 13th 2008 4:49PM
Jeez that's expensive.
velocitystrike @ May 13th 2008 4:54PM
I'd sooner buy a 52 inch TV and a PS3 than go through all that LAN malarkey.
kneeyogi @ May 13th 2008 5:08PM
When did "LAN" become the term for a wired Ethernet connection versus a wireless WiFi connection?
Tony C @ May 13th 2008 5:46PM
True a LAN can include wireless, but in this case, Sharp's press release specifically says "RJ-45 LAN"
numbsock @ May 13th 2008 6:29PM
Why are they all looking at me? :/
Makes me wanna buy the damn thing just out ot fear
Vidit Bhargava @ May 13th 2008 6:38PM
so...does it have an on-screen keyboard like the iphone ;)
stefan @ May 13th 2008 8:13PM
and a little gizmo to clean the screen afterwards, like those LG phones...
Jason @ May 13th 2008 7:25PM
Oh snap, the hdmi is hdcp compatible.
>.>
spc @ May 13th 2008 8:19PM
Just buy a 60 incher lcd and a vga cable and use your laptop with cordless keyboard and mouse. And then you can surf on a huge screen without paying 5000gs
Googol @ May 14th 2008 1:05AM
I think the man in the back is mad at me for not buying one yet. Sorry Mr. Standing Guy, I can't afford this!
And really no wi-fi, not even optional? Fail.
srw @ May 14th 2008 1:34AM
I dunno.. you might want to rethink that.. he looks pretty pissed. I am just glad its you he was staring at.. I was worried it might be me.
Cole Mitguard @ May 14th 2008 6:59AM
This has to be the future of these TV's, it only makes sense that if you just want to log on really quick, check your e-mail or get some quick new updates that you need to go all the way over to your computer. This is just the beginning in my opinion.
David @ May 14th 2008 3:45PM
One hell of an expensive web browser.. I'll stick with my HTPC.