Sharp 2011 TV line-up – full details
Sharp’s 2011 TV line-up has finally started appearing in stores. In this article we give you the full Sharp 2011 TV line-up overview. Sharp is planning new models up to 70 inches with new LE830, LE730 and LE630 ranges. Sharp has also planned an exclusive high-end X5 model.
Please note: These are the EU models. Most TV ranges end with "0" but in some countries "1" variants are released. These are not different. The US models are largely similar but come without the USB Time Shift recording (only in EU) function. LE830 with 3D in Europe is called LE835 in the US. For more information about the US variants see our Sharp coverage pageSharp’s 2011 TVs in outline
Sharp exhibited a few TVs at CES 2011 in Las Vegas back in January, but Sharp seems to be preparing the real jungle drums for IFA 2011 in Berlin this September. In this article we give you a complete overview of Sharp’s 2011 TVs that includes TVs such as LE630, LE730, LE830 and the exclusive X5.
Sharp 2011 TVs
Sharp plans to release a completely new line-up with TVs ranging from cheap, low-end models to extremely high-end models. Sharp introduced their Quattron panels with an extra green sub pixel in 2010 and in 2011 Sharp extends Quattron panels to cheaper TV ranges. Sharp has also incorporated Edge LED in most of their TVs in 2011 in order to 1) get slimmer TVs 2) lower power consumption.
Sharp 2011 TVs
Sharp highlights multimedia functionality such as the NET+ Internet platform that we took a look at in the Sharp LE830 / LE835 review and Sharp has a Video Store planned for EU customers in the very near future. US customers can access Netflix, Vudu and CinemaNow.
We can also mention USB Time Shift recording (only in EU) that allows users to put live TV on pause, DLNA streaming with video/music/image support, Wi-Fi and DVB-T2 tuners in relevant countries.
Sharp 2011 TVs
Some of Sharp’s 2011 models are in stores now and the rest will follow shortly. The X5 range is expected to be exhibited at IFA 2011 in Berlin this September.Sharp X5
Sharp X5 is flagship model made from exclusive materials and with according to our sources a very “sleek design". No images are available yet but we will keep you updated as soon as we receive them.
Sharp X5 will be available in 60 and 70 inches called LC-60X5 and LC-70X5. It will be available in September 2011.
Sharp LE830 / LE831
Sharp LE830 /LE835 is already available and you can jump to out LE830 / LE835 review here. LE830 ranks just below X5 and comes with 3D, Quattron and LED.
Sharp LE831
Sharp LE830 will be available in 40, 46, 52 and 60 inches called 40LE830, 46LE830, 52LE830 and 60LE830. It is called LE835 in the US.
Sharp LE730 / LE731
Sharp LE731 has not been detailed yet and we will receive more specifications soon. Expect it to arrive in September/October.
Sharp LE731
We know that LE731 will be available in 60 inches – and probably also smaller size classes. The LE732, LE733 and LE734 models are already available in the US.
Sharp LE630 / LE631
Sharp LE630 is a step-down and has a smaller brother to the LE830 model. However, LE630 lacks scanning backlights, 200 Hz and 3D. It still features Quattron panel, NET+ internet access and Edge LED.
Sharp LE631
Sharp LE631 will be available in July / August in 32, 40 and 46 inches called 32LE630, 40LE630 and 46LE630.
Sharp LE530
Sharp LE530 is a mid-priced model with the most essential features, including USB Time Shift recording (only in EU).
Sharp LE530
Sharp LE530 will be available in 32 and 40 inches called 32LE530 and 40LE530 in July/August 2011.
Sharp LE510
LE510 is the little brother to LE530.
Sharp LE510
Sharp LE510 will be available in 19, 22, 24, 32 and 40 inches called 19LE510, 22LE510, 24LE510, 32LE510 and 40LE510. It will be available in July / August.
Sharp LE430
LE430 is a low-end model for small rooms.
Sharp LE430
Sharp LE430 will be available in 19, 22, 26 and 32 inches called 19LE430, 22LE430, 26LE430 and 32LE430 in July 2011.
Sharp DV510
DV510 is a range of Edge LED models with built in DVD player.
Sharp DV510
Sharp DV510 will be available in 22 and 24 inches in August called 22DV510 and 24DV510.
Sharp SH340, SH330 & SH130
And lastly, Sharp plans to launch cheap LCD-TVs without LED called SH340, SH330 and SH130. SH340 is a Full HD model and some of the other ones are HD Ready. Sharp also mentions USB Time Shift recording – except on SH130.
Sharp SH340
Overview
Below you see a table of the most important features. LE730 has not been included as we await further details.
