Sharp’s Aquos R Series of HDTVs to Hit Shelves Soon

Big-screen LCD pricing persists its downhill march, with Sharp revealing its R Series of high-end Aquos 1080p LCDs that all have that most recent 120Hz refresh rate that Sharp calls Double-Speed Advanced Super View.
The line is topped off by the 65-inch LC-65RX1W (pictured above) that will ship in Japan on March 10 for a mere $8,361— that’s a lot less than the March-shipping Aquos D93, a 65-inch set with a 120Hz refresh rate going for $11,000.
Also on the list of R Series, which is boasting of high end and superior quality products, displays are 42, 46, 52 and 57-inch screens, all with 1920×1080p resolution. All these sets are aimed at the Japan market, and comprise of integrated analog and digital tuners with 10/100 Ethernet. Expect similar models to be launched not before too long.