Only the 80-inch version is available in Singapore. The flagship from Sharp’s AQUOS Super Premium XU series is now available for S$22,999.
Sharp’s new TV is currently the highest resolution Android TV in the world.
The TV is able to display still images up to 8K. For videos, it up-samples 4K video into 8K resolution.
Below are more details from the press release.
The XU Series is able to facilitate an 8K Resolution by using Sharp’s proprietary pixel splitting “Quattron™ technology”, delivering four times greater resolution than any TV in the 4K category.Furthermore, it has the world’s first 8K up-conversion processor, which brings sensational close-to-reality picture quality.
Price & Availability
The Sharp AQUOS XU Series with 8K Resolution is available at the recommended retail price of S$22,999 at Gain City, Sungei Kadut outlet.
Available in Snigapore in 80-inch size, this new XU Series model brings the viewers an amazingly detailed picture with one of the highest standards in colour and contrast.
Additionally, viewing experience is further enhanced by the introduction of original contrast technology in the form of SHARP’s Ultra Dynamic Range Pro.
The new direct LED backlight system provides contrast between extremely deep blacks and whites.
“Sharp is dedicated to providing its customers with an enhanced television viewing experience. The AQUOS XU Series provides rich colours using our proprietary technologies for the highest resolution TV. With the Android TV and Netflix platform, customers gain access to a huge range of content which they can use with ease on AQUOS XU Series for a rich visual experience,” said Ikuo Kani, Managing Director, Sharp-Roxy Sales (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
This engine constantly analyses the images to correct the brightness of a picture and adjusts accordingly, restoring the image to close to its original source.
Additionally, the AQUOS XU Series TV is built with a liquid crystal panel which significantly reduces reflection from external lights.
This new material, named the “N-Black Panel”, offers a close-to-reality experience whilst minimising reflection.
The AQUOS XU Series further enhances customers’ viewing experience with Android TV and Netflix support.
Watching movies, listening to music or playing games is now more convenient with Smart Remote which allows consumers to directly ‘communicate’ with the TV.
This includes searching information on GoogleTM, searching for videos on YouTubeTM and using applications from Google PlayTM.
The Google Voice SearchTM feature is also supported by 87 languages with a high degree of accuracy.
Besides being able to ‘understand’ sentences, Smart Remote is also able to detect various regional dialects worldwide.
No other platform in Smart TV to date has this capability, language support, and level of accuracy.
The new AQUOS Super Premium Series powered by Android TV will satisfy gamers as it enables up to 8 controllers to be connected to the TV for an interactive experience with family and friends.
AQUOS XU Series was recognised as an Innovation Honoree at International Consumer Electronics Show 2015 (CES).
Tags: 4K, 8K, Android, Android TV, AQUOS, Netflix, Sharp, Singapore, Smart TVs, TVs
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