In March, Sharp Electronics Corporation is shipping all three of the 3D wireless Blu-ray Disc players it introduced in January at CES, models
BD-HP75U (MSRP $329.99),
BD-HP35U (MSRP $299.99) and
BD-HP25U (MSRP $249.99. All provide consumers with access to content from a wide variety of Internet sources, including Netflix, VUDU, Pandora and YouTube via Wireless LAN (the BD-HP25U requires optional Wireless LAN dongle VR-WL25).
Each new model plays standard-definition DVDs and files stored on USB drives, as well as AVCHD, DIVX Plus HD, JPEG and MP3 files.
These players perform 1080p upscaling of DVDs by upconverting content to 1080p "pixel-by-pixel", not just frame by frame as is the industry standard through Sharp Super Picture function.
Sharp AQUOS LINK and AQUOS PURE Mode provide "seamless interoperability" between these BD players and Sharp AQUOS TVs via a HDMI connection.
The wireless LAN compatibility of each model also enables BD-Live access to real-time content from the Internet such as movie scene extras, new previews, games, chat and more. The Bonus View function delivers picture-in-picture special features, allowing for viewing of favorite movie scenes and added bonus features simultaneously on compatible Blu-ray discs. Each model in the line can playback video stored on DLNA servers located anywhere in the home.
All models also provide two USB ports, one each in the front and rear, which enable easy playback of still and video images recorded in Divx Plus HD, JPEG and MP3 audio files. All models can perform auto software updates over the Internet to quickly enable the latest features and enhancements.
The flagship BD-HP75U model features home theater control via an RS232 port. Both the BD-HP75U and BD-HP35U feature IP control.