Sharp IT-23M1U 23-Inch Widescreen LCD HDTV PC Monitor
By Alexander Grundner |
November 8th, 2004 
Sharp has just unveiled a super-slick 23-inch wide, desktop HDTV-compatible LCD monitor for PC or TV viewing. Dubbed by Sharp as an ‘IT-TV,’ the IT-23M1U comes complete with picture-in-picture functionality, high definition image reproduction technology, high brightness, and display functions to support a variety of image types and applications.
Complete with remote control functionality, the IT-23M1U provides users with options for active computing or passive entertainment usage and can easily render 16:9 to 4:3 video over the entire screen without stretching. What’s more, the monitor’s high contrast ratio of 550:1, brightness level of 500 nits, and response time under 16ms the IT-23M1U is ideally suited for intensive gaming, CAD design applications, or just watching high-quality HDTV or DVDs.
Enhancing the experience of the IT-23M1U, the unit comes equipped with built-in 10-watt stereo speakers with Virtual Dolby Surround (Pro Logic II) technology for 3-dimensional surround sound effects.
The IT-23M1U inputs include analog mini D-sub 15 pin and a DVI-D 24 pin for PC accessibility. For video, the monitor is equipped to handle RCA (component) inputs, S-Video, and high definition component for HDTV compatibility. The unit can also accept antenna RF input for local broadcast signals.
Available immediately the Sharp IT-23M1U ‘IT-TV’ monitor sells for an estimated street price of $1,499.
Source: Sharp (Via Designtechnica)
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