Sharp’s AQUOS line never ceases to get us salivating. New to the line is the D65U and D85U series of 1080p LCDs.

The 65 series includes the LC-52D65U 52-inch class and LC-46D65U 46-inch class. Aside from being a couple of big, bright boys, the company says both units are Energy Star-compliant and have a “Power Saving Mode,” which enables active contrast and active backlight via an on-screen menu. Those energy-saving features should make you feel a little bit better about the hours of TV you watch.

Each one features Sharp’s own Advanced Super View (ASV) / Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, a 6ms response time, and 176-degree viewing angles. Each one also has five HDMI 1.3 inputs, as well as two component, two composite, an S-Video and a dedicated PC input and RS-232C for system control.

Sharp’s LC-42D65U is available now for $1,600. The new models will be out in October, priced at $1,900 for the LC-46D65U and $2,400 for the LC-52D65U.

The D85 series offers the same sparkling picture, in a 52-, 46- or 42-inch package. This line also has the same energy-saving features, but throws in 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced technology. Other features include a 4ms response time, 10-bit Advanced Super View (ASV) / Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine UD (Ultra Dark), 176-degree viewing angles, and five HDMI inputs.

The LC-52D85U ($2,600) and LC-46D85U ($2,200) will be available in October, with the LC-42D85U ($1,900) coming a month later.

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