Sharp to ship 32- / 42-inch Blu-ray-infused AQUOS HDTVs to US in January

You know those AQUOS DX panels that are likely already filtering out in Japan? Word on the street has it that two of the crew will be shipping to American soil in January. More specifically, TWICE is reporting that a 32- and 42-inch Blu-ray-infused AQUOS HDTV will be arriving in just a month, both of which will tout 1080p panels, 120Hz processing technology and a slot-loading optical drive. No prices have been set just yet, but a nice round $2,000 figure is being floated around for the big daddy.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 5th 2008 11:40PM]

Considering how blindly people purchased TV/DVD combo units, this should sell well.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2008 10:17AM]

When you can buy standalone Blu-ray players for $190-230 why would you spend 'around' $2000 for a 42" flat panel? In fact, you can buy a pair of Panasonic, Samsung, or Sony Blu-ray players and a pair of 42" Sharp for $2000 right now at Costco.

The two-for-$1500 Sharps: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11316713