Sharp Intros New TL-M4600 and TL-M5200 Professional HD LCD Monitors [Which Are Obviously Camera Shy]

The first rule of Fight Club posting on TFTS is never to post about
something unless we have decent imagery so, without further ado, we'll
now act to show scant regard for that rule in offering a heads up
concerning Sharp's new TL-M4600 and TL-M5200 professional HD LCD
monitors regardless of the fact that Sharp have supplied no imagery of
said monitors in any shape or form (though we have just found one).

Here's Sharp's press release concerning their rather illusive TL-M4600
and TL-M5200 HD monitors (just imagine a couple of monitors with Sharp's
rather splendid logo emblazoned on the front whilst reading the below
text, if it helps - certainly did it for us).

Expanding its broad line of Professional Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Monitors, Sharp today announces the new TL Professional LCD Monitor
line, a full 1920 x 1080 two-megapixel high-definition (HD) resolution
series. This series joins the high-end PN Monitor series, providing an
affordable complement for display and presentation opportunities
requiring accurate and precise image reproduction.

The new series, including the 52-inch class (52.03' diagonal) TL-M5200
and the 46-inch class (45.9' diagonal) TL-M4600, offers high image
quality, features and performance at a very competitive price point.
They are ideal for use in a wide range of settings including
teleconferencing, CAD/simulation, digital signage, corporate,
educational, training, hospitality, sports arenas, entertainment and
house-of-worship.

'The large-format display market continues to evolve, with increased
needs for advanced functionality and connectivity in a reasonably priced
package,' said Dan Wynne, senior director of marketing, Professional
Display Division, Sharp Information and Imaging Company of America.
'With the addition of this affordable monitor series, Sharp will reach a
broader audience while offering superior image quality and improved
compatibility, for reliability in a wider range of commercial applications.'

The TL series features a new thin, lightweight cabinet design for easy
installation as well as RJ-45 LAN Control for increased network
connectivity. To ensure reliable operation and backlight life, Sharp has
optimized the internal cooling with a unique fanless design and
backlight system.

High Image Quality

The TL Monitor series has a full, two-megapixel 1920 x 1080 HD
resolution for exceptionally accurate and precise image reproduction.
Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View (ASV) panel provides stellar
picture quality for fast-moving video through its fast pixel response
time of less than 6 ms, as well as high brightness and wide 176 degree
viewing angles while maintaining exceptionally low power consumption.
For a superior picture in practically any lighting condition, the
monitors feature 1500:1 (TL-M4600) and 2000:1 (TL-M5200) contrast ratio,
enabling viewers to discern details they might otherwise miss,
particularly when viewing darker content. High image quality and color
accuracy is ensured through Sharp's advanced signal processing
technology, providing an unparalleled image for a professional
presentation of information, data and images.

Enhanced Connectivity

The new TL monitor series has an array of input connectors to show all
types of content, from DVD to varying PC resolutions from both analog
and digital (DVI-D) sources for all types of presentations. The monitors
include an HDCP compatible HDMI input for access to premium HD content,
as well as a built-in Web browser. The monitors are designed for
landscape mode use, and also offer an optional stereo speaker system,
which attaches across the bottom of the display, for enhanced audio
during presentations.

The new TL series complements the current 'PN' series, which features
Sharp's highest commercial design, with models available for both
landscape and portrait modes. The PN series is recommended for
extended-use 24/7 applications and is 'trade compliant' (manufactured in
Japan), and available on GSA (U.S. Government's General Services
Administration) contract. The PN series comes with a 3-year on-site
limited warranty covering parts, labor and backlight.

The TL-M4600 and TL-M5200 are supported with a 3-year on-site parts and
labor limited warranty, including 3-year warranty on the backlight.

Pricing and Availability

The TL-M5200 is available now through Sharp authorized dealers and
value-added resellers for a Manufacturer's Suggested List Price (MSLP)
of $4,995.

The TL-M4600 will be available in June through Sharp authorized dealers
and value-added resellers for a MSLP of $3,995.

Needles to say, the moment Sharp sees fit to offer some imagery of their
new (and hardly cheap) TL-M4600 and TL-M5200 LCD monitors we'll update
this post to show them in all their (quite possibly) glorious detail.

10 fictitious browny points go to the first reader that actually manages
to find an image of either of these monitors ‘in the wild’
(we’ll try to contain ourselves as best we can in the meantime).
Alternatively, we’ll award 5 fictitious points to anyone how can
provide inexorable photographic evidence that the Dodo is, in fact,
alive and well and most certainly not extinct (and we’ll up that
to 7 points if the Dodo photographed has a Sharp logo imprinted on its
forehead*).

*applications from Sharp’s press office will be deemed null and
void - though if you can’t even offer an image of new products
along with their associated press releases we suspect you’ll also
fail on the Dodo hunt somewhat miserably.

UPDATE: We actually managed to locate an image (that& 10 points
to us then).

Sharp [You forget imagery, we forget hyperlinks - seems, neither of us
are perfect].