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July 8, 2008 8:11 AM PDT

Sharp's solar-powered LCD TV

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At 26 inches for an LCD TV, you might sniff at its puny dimensions. But Sharp's shining some light on this particular flat panel, literally.

Its 26-inch LCD TV, showcased at this week's G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit, is powered by solar energy. The set was designed specifically for developing nations where the nearest AC mains are probably a town away. Sharp claims its experimental eco outing guzzles 30 percent less power than its low-power rival, though no names were mentioned.

While the TV is intended for those earning less than $2 a day, its specs are far from the worst: It's a svelte 20 millimeters thin, with a decent 10,000:1 contrast ratio that's not out of place in a middle-class home. Whether this eventually makes it into the global marketplace remains to be seen, though the idea of an accompanying 26-inch solar panel to power a similar-sized TV will likely limit its appeal on a broader scale.

(Source: Crave Asia)

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by blabtech.blogspot.com July 8, 2008 9:00 AM PDT
A solar powered tv is a cool thing!

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by gg92042801 July 8, 2008 9:43 AM PDT
Yes, it's cool.
But I'm wondering if I need to watch TV in my yard...
by gg92042801 July 8, 2008 9:39 AM PDT
Yes, it's cool.
But I'm wondering if I need to watch TV in my yard!!
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by gg92042801 July 8, 2008 9:41 AM PDT
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by marginaljustice July 8, 2008 10:36 AM PDT
lol A LCD TV for people who make $2/day... how long before they can safe for one?
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by yelocab July 8, 2008 12:28 PM PDT
If they decide to forego food, it would probably take them less than 2 years to save for it. Or if they wanted it badly enough, they could sell their iPods on eBay to raise some extra cash.
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by hafenbrack July 9, 2008 8:26 AM PDT
Pretty cool, but the Heading on CNET.com said this was a Sony TV.
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by radrider82 July 9, 2008 3:32 PM PDT
wow excellent! Now let's hope they make one over 40 inches with a 120Hz processor and now we're talking!
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by zlguocius July 9, 2008 5:16 PM PDT
ZOMG!!1! Sony = Sharp now?!?!

In other words: I call false advertising. The CNET link said 'Sony', but the actual story is about Sharp. Who cares what Sharp does?
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by anantesh17 July 19, 2008 3:22 AM PDT
This is a very good things.Because it help to save our electric energy. I apriciate that

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by anantesh17 July 19, 2008 6:56 AM PDT
Wow ! what a great TV, wanna see some great TV's videos here it is

check this out
http://www.uploaded.tv/
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