BD-AMS10U: $179.99 (available March 2012)


BD-AMS20U: $199.99 (available April 2012)


Sharp announced two new Blu-ray Disc players, the BD-AMS10U and BD-AMS20U. Both models incorporate features from the new SmartCentral interface; the "super picture" setting which improves image resolution by integrating pixel information from lower resolution video from a DVD source or streaming content and restores missing image information while enhancing image details; DLNA interface; and AQUOS Pure mode which creates an optimized color pallet for AQUOS TVs.
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