Sharp rolls out large Internet AQUOS G-series

Sharp today introduced a new version of its Internet AQUOS combination PC and TV sets. The G-series expands the screens to include large 1080p sets up to 52 inches in addition to the smaller sizes already available through earlier models. Higher-end GX versions are also the first Internet AQUOS systems to include dual digital TV tuners; owners can now record an HD show to the computer's hard drive in the background while watching another program at the same time, Sharp says. Owners of Sharp's dedicated media recorders can use a built-in FireWire connection to store Internet AQUOS shows and burn them to disc.

GX models bring DVI input for their host PCs and vary in size between 37 and 52 inches in size and prices between $2,781 and $4,635 depending on screen size, with different versions including chin or side speakers and the option of wall-mounting for the 46- and 52-inch models. Smaller 26-inch and 32-inch HDTV sets are available with lower-resolution 720p screens and VGA connections at $1,517 and $1,854 respectively.