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Sharp’s Windows Collaboration Display: The Gateway to AVaaS for AV and IT

September 14, 2020 By Darren Altman Leave a Comment

Sharp thinks AV/IT integrators can offer data & analytics to improve meeting rooms using its Windows Collaboration Display and IoT sensors. Find out how.

The impact of COVID-19 on the ProAV industry has gleaned mixed results: Rental and staging markets have been hard-hit, but collaboration and UCC verticals are booming. While continuing to support its partners in entertainment and live events, Almo Pro A/V has doubled down on supplying solutions in UCC — answering partners’ much-needed demand this year.

A collaboration solution delivering on this demand is the 70-inch Windows Collaboration Display (WCD) from Sharp. Almo is no stranger to the Sharp product line — the two have partnered for years. But Sharp’s WCD is a next big step for all of us in AV. Sharp’s not-so-secret sauce — an IoT sensor hub that provides data and analytics — is what sets this specific WCD apart from other WCDs and interactive flat panels.

The mindset of adding data and analytics is still fairly new in ProAV. To dig into this and learn more about the Sharp WCD, I talked to Mehryn Corrigan, associate director of alliance partner marketing at Sharp. The conversation winds from BYOD to IoT to AV-as-a-Service. And then some. Read on!

Note: This is the start of an interview between Almo’s Darren Altman and Sharp’s Mehryn Corrigan. It has been edited for grammar and clarity.

Darren Altman: Mehryn, it’s great to talk to you today. Like many, I’m excited about a collaboration product that’s gotten a lot of attention — the Sharp Windows Collaboration Display. I’ve heard about some of the features that make it such a forward-looking UCC solution. Aside from the 70-inch ideal size that’s gotten so much positive feedback, I’d love to hear more about how the product was designed: How does the Sharp Windows Collaboration Display handle and address the needs for multiple operating systems and collaboration platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams?

How does the Sharp WCD handle and address the needs for multiple operating systems and collaboration platforms?

Mehryn Corrigan: It made sense to create a collaboration device that was built on an open platform and could evolve with the changes. For instance, my own laptop has all different kinds of software on it. With the Sharp WCD, it’s so nice to be able to bring all the things I know and love (the programs and applications on my computer, for instance) with me. Through the BYOD (bring your own device) style of collaboration that the Windows Collaboration Display offers, my device can drive my meeting — instead of the other way around.

Darren Altman: I definitely agree that the office, no matter where your “office” is today, should cater to people’s preferences as far as what they use and how they want to connect. Speaking of connecting, and before we get into the big differentiator regarding the Sharp Windows Collaboration Display, the IoT sensor hub, tell me about the integrated hardware.

What hardware is included in the Sharp WCD?

Mehryn Corrigan: You’ve got it all in one product, so the complexity of pairing the best microphone with the best camera — that all goes away. It’s just one device. Sharp’s WCD includes not just the multi-touch screen but also the 4K camera and the audio system. Even the built-in microphone arrays are all integrated. There’s also your more traditional interactive flat panel feature — multi-touch ink — for digital annotation. And the display is certified as Crestron Connected. Ultimately, all this benefits the end user — and even those you wouldn’t initially consider, like facilities and building managers — in a great way. That’s in addition to benefiting the people in the actual room who just want things to work the way they expect them too.

Darren Altman: We’ve all experienced that struggle with multiple devices. Back in the day, when I was traveling, I used to keep a work bag filled with tons of adapters, or all sorts of connectors, to, hopefully, make meetings go off without a hitch. I remember all the struggles with connectivity between laptop and display resulted in meetings just being delayed. How does the Windows Collaboration Display address these common connectivity issues and save us all valuable time?

How does the Sharp WCD address common connectivity issues?

Mehryn Corrigan: This is so relatable. But, you know, realistically, not everybody’s an AV guru like you and me. For the average user, it takes around 10 to 12 minutes* to start a meeting — that’s significant. There are a multitude of things that lead to this delay, and a lot of times it’s because you’re trying to connect to a meeting that’s hosted on a different platform than the one your room is built for. Sharp worked with Microsoft to make our version of the Windows Collaboration Display incredibly simple to connect for BYOD environments. We standardized it around a USB-C input. What’s so great about USB-C is that it has audio, video, power, touch. Previously, you had HDMI, the touch panel, power for the laptop — that’s three cables right there. Or you’re maybe running back to your desk to get your power cable because you forgot it. We also have HDMI and wireless connectivity built-in so you have multiple options.

Darren Altman: From a generational standpoint, there are five generations in the workplace right now. We know some people prefer wireless over wired. Others will take wired any day. How does the Sharp WCD touch on this?

Mehryn Corrigan: There’s no need to download anything. No drivers, no dongles. Connectivity is so simple: a right click on the corner of the PC and it automatically converts your audio and video to room scale on the device. In a room-based meeting space, you typically have to look for these settings (like audio and video) on your laptop to be able to sync them to the front-of-room display. With our WCD, that happens automatically. The whole premise of the Sharp WCD is to keep it simple.

Darren Altman: Right, like the laptop I’m working on has USB-C and DisplayPort — that’s just another connector for me to shove into my work bag. So there’s a ton of excitement around the Sharp Windows Collaboration Display, and one thing that’s quite unique and significant is the IoT sensor hub. What was Sharp’s thought-process behind adding it?

What was Sharp’s thought-process behind adding the IoT sensor hub?

Mehryn Corrigan: Microsoft has put a lot of emphasis into Azure — it’s a whole digital transformation with everything moving to the cloud. Microsoft Azure Digital Twins is an IoT platform where data from multiple IoT sensors is stored in a secure cloud database. Then the data can be analyzed, for example, by a smart building dashboard solution to help optimize the management of office space. This is significant in the AV world, and specifically for AV/IT integrators, where AV-over-IP is growing and systems are more connected. In the next year or two, the collaboration space will change dramatically.

Darren Altman: Can you give me an example of what that change looks like?

Mehryn Corrigan: Picture us all going back to the office; what we’ll start to see, if you’re not already seeing it, is a lot of meeting spaces converting — maybe your huddle spaces become one-person offices. Maybe your large conference rooms that used to seat eight now only seat two or three. At first, a lot of these meeting rooms were (or are) not equipped for video, so integrators are now getting that set up. But there’s another opportunity here — while you’re adding collaboration capabilities like interactive displays and videoconferencing devices, why not add IoT capabilities at the same time?

Darren Altman: What are the benefits of adding IoT — as opposed to just adding in an interactive flat panel or creating a Zoom Room?

For AV/IT specifically, what are the benefits of the IoT sensor?

Mehryn Corrigan: Adding IoT has three major touchpoints notable for the AV/IT manager.

  • With IoT, you’re able to get data on how the spaces are being used — and with this data you can improve functions and processes in that room. This is an opportunity for the AV integrator to create a new revenue stream, one that’s recurring.
  • Two, there’s the element of measuring productivity in the physical space — the IoT sensor hub measures specific elements, enabling integrators to connect their clients to powerful data that can improve the overall meeting experience. Take various elements of the physical room — at what temperature is the room set? What is the oxygen level in the room? Does air quality fluctuate throughout the day? And what about cooling down buildings when no one is even there? The sensor measures these elements to improve efficiency.
  • The third touchpoint is around room utilization. How many times have we had to say there are not enough meeting spaces available? An IoT sensor hub gives integrators the tools to help customers optimize the space by measuring room occupancy and motion. For instance, that could mean measuring the amount of people who were in the room that day so we can provide proper cleaning and sanitation between meetings.

Darren Altman: Right. In short, connecting data to these spaces is an amazing way for the AV community to service them beyond just the initial install. In AV, we’re already managing the devices in the room, so why not make sure the room is optimized through data, as well?

Mehryn Corrigan: There is a lot of opportunity for integrators with the IoT element of the Sharp Windows Collaboration Display. We’re still at the very beginning stages of the technology, but the possibilities are exciting.

Darren Altman: So do you think IoT data can now be part of an AV organization’s managed services platform?

Could IoT data be part of an AV organization’s managed services platform? Does IoT as a category have the potential to really impact the AV industry?

Mehryn Corrigan: We’ve definitely started to see it — especially as we get further into the network where we’re managing uptime. AV integrators are already asked to design the conference rooms. I’m very hopeful that AV integrators will consider adding data and analytics on top of all the new conference-room integrations (like video) in the pipeline. I recently learned that around 80% of companies wished to have an IoT strategy but less than 50% actually have one. Everyone is already thinking about adding data, but we’re not really sure how to manage it yet. The Sharp WCD opens the door to get AV and IT started.

Darren Altman: Doesn’t it also grow with you over time? Regarding the evolution of the sensor hub and updates over the air?

Mehryn Corrigan: Yes, take the AI camera that’s built in. Over time, with more developments in the Azure platform and cloud firmware updates, you can enable more feature sets that help the device measure room analytics. The Sharp WCD is a simple door opener with the possibility of much more long-term.

Takeaway: AV/IT Should Invest in the Sharp WCD — Here’s Why

My interview with Mehryn shed light on a lot of great features of the Sharp Windows Collaboration Display that I hadn’t considered. It also reminded me how important it is to specify a product that grows with you over time and doesn’t force end users to use it one way or the other.

For instance, along with being Skype-for-Business-certified, Sharp’s WCD comes as a Microsoft Office 365–ready product. What’s great, though, is you’re not just limited to Microsoft; via USB-C, a connector used with both the latest Windows and Apple Mac products, the Sharp WCD allows you to operate in any “world.” In other words, you’re not limited to one operating system even though it comes Windows-ready. All you have to do is connect your own device and the display’s cameras, microphones and speakers automatically appear on the front-of-room device. The benefit? Users can get the same collaboration experience on the room device as they would on their own devices.

After talking to Mehryn, here’s what I realized makes this product different: Times have changed, and collaboration boards are no longer just interactive displays with a nice touch interface. End users are demanding all-in-one collaboration solutions that can literally “read the room,” providing data to the customers. AV integrators are finding that they are the ideal people to help customers attain this data through the collaboration technology itself.

Notably, this is something integrators have been catching onto as the news makes the rounds. If given the capability to manage that data (to keep servicing the Sharp WCD product as it grows over time), integrators could have a brand new managed-services offering on their hands. In our minds, AV/IT postures should definitely be straightening at the idea of this, because this isn’t just an idea or dream anymore; it’s actually a reality.

On Aug. 26, Commercial Integrator held a great webinar, “How Analytics are Driving Digital Transformation in Today’s Modern Office,” featuring Almo and Sharp. It was a great follow-up to the discussion we had here. Register and view the webinar here.

Learn more at AlmoProAV.com/Sharp, and get in touch with Darren Altman, Almo business development manager, for more information on the Sharp Windows Collaboration Display.

8K Displays… So What’s the Buzz?

October 30, 2018 By Darren Altman Leave a Comment

You’ve heard the buzz about 8K display technology. But what is it about these displays that make them ideal for commercial settings? According to research firm, IHS Markit, as the demand for super-large TV displays grow, the need for higher resolution is set to increase read more

Springing Forward on the 2017 Spring E4 AV Tour

April 11, 2017 By Darren Altman Leave a Comment

A Behind-the-Scenes Interview with Gary Bailer, Director of Product Management, Sharp Ahh, spring is definitely in the air! The snow is melting, the birds are singing, we’ve changed the clocks and have more afternoon daylight…oh, and the Almo E4 AV Tour is on the road! read more

Making Collaboration Easy is one Smooth Move

September 1, 2016 By Darren Altman Leave a Comment

It’s a popular buzz word in the Pro AV Industry.  More and more manufacturers are introducing products that enable users to collaborate wirelessly via a single piece of hardware or software-based solution. Many of these solutions are focused on sharing from multiple screens to one master display or from one display to many devices in this BYOD world we live in.  The industry-leading Sharp AQUOS BOARD ® offers both.

ImageCollaboration.  Defined as to work, one with another towards shared goals.

It’s a popular buzz word in the Pro AV Industry.  More and more manufacturers are introducing products that enable users to collaborate wirelessly via a single piece of hardware or software-based solution.  Many of these solutions are focused on sharing from multiple screens to one master display or from one display to many devices in this BYOD world we live in.  The industry-leading Sharp AQUOS BOARD ® offers both.


If you’re looking for more interactive presentations, lively discussions and paperless meetings in both business and education settings, take a look at Sharp’s PN-C series Interactive Display Systems.  Available in 60” and 70” screen sizes, these entry-level models come equipped with Touch Sharp Display Connect software, which allows onscreen content, including handwritten notes and drawings, to be viewed on mobile devices such as PCs, tablets and smartphones. SHARP Display Connect also enables file transfers, interactive onscreen writing and drawing and remote control of the interactive display from mobile devices.  Flexible and cost-effective, the PN-C Series displays provide a platform to boost collaboration (there’s that word!) and enhance the impact of lessons, meetings and presentations.

According to Urban Dictionary, a smooth operator is someone who can handle multiple situations in a fashion that can only be described as awesme, or spectacular…  It goes on to say a smooth operator is someone who tends to be ‘on top of things’ and is usually in control of any given situation.

If you’re looking for the Smooth Operator of AQOUS BOARDS, do yourself a favor and check out the Sharp PN-LW Series, also available in 60 and 70” screens.  With built-in wireless connePN-L Seriesctivity, information can be presented on the AQUOS BOARD interactive display directly from users’ devices – without the need to pre-load files or data.  The 2×2 split screen feature creates a virtual video wall of presentation data, seriously driving (guess what?) collaboration.  As data is not stored during the wireless connection, confidential information cannot be leaked, so information is secure (one less thing to worry about).  And, with up to ten touch points, allowing four users to annotate on-screen at the same time, the power of teamwork has been amplified.

Consider Sharp AQUOS BOARDS and start collaborating.

Sharp AQUOS BOARDS: Helping You Collaborate Better

May 31, 2016 By Darren Altman Leave a Comment

Sharp AQUOS BOARD from Almo Pro AV

The Next Generation of Sharp Aquos LED Interactive Displays

Recently, Sharp Professional introduced the PN-L703W/603W displays into their suite of AQUOS BOARDS. These brand new wireless AQUOS BOARDS are available only in 60” and 70” making them great for boardrooms and smaller huddle rooms.  In addition, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is easy with a built-in wireless controller. Its intuitive design enables its users to collaborate better regardless of the operating system being used on laptops, phones or tablets.  Another impressive feature about the PN-L703W/603W displays is that they can display onscreen content in TWO ways: in a 2 x 2 split screen or any one of the individual screens can be enlarged full-screen size. All of it done by the built-in wireless controller that allows the PN-L703W/PN-L603W to give off its own SSID once it is set in the wireless mode. Because no data is being stored during wireless connection, you won’t have a problem leaking any confidential info.

Sharp Aquos: Improving Collaboration

Some of the most talked about products that we have been seeing within the Pro AV industry are ones that involve wireless collaboration. Other popular products that get talked about are interactive pieces. Today most display manufacturers have a product that has touch capabilities whether it is a projector or a flat panel display.  With this being said the manufacturers of the wireless collaboration products sometimes try to partner up with the display manufacturers to showcase these collaboration products.  Throughout my travels in the Pro AV industry, I have not seen many all-in-one solutions that involve wireless collaboration and a display with the exception of a few and the ones I have seen did not have touch capability until now.

These Aquos boards have gained a lot of popularity in the education market, along with teaching hospitals. They have become more and more popular in the corporate board rooms for video conferencing and collaboration. With the pen software, you can jot down ideas, save the file as a PDF and email it to colleagues or customers working on the same project. Sharp is primarily known for its display hardware and technology. However, Sharp also excels in software development that compliments hardware products. This is something to take note when specifying a project, do you want your hardware from a company that specializes in software or an Aquos board which is made by Sharp a company that specializes in hardware.

One of the best things about the new wireless capable AQUOS BOARDS is the software needed to collaborate comes free in the box. The SHARP Pen Software is not only easy to use but has a special handwriting recognition function that converts selected onscreen handwriting into standard text.

Sharp has been an industry leader in touch 60” and above with their AQUOS BOARDS products.  So with these new additions, I am looking forward to seeing how they will further evolve over time.

Top 5 Features of the Sharp AQUOS BOARD:

Sharp aquos board 10-Points of Touch

10-Points of Touch

One of the great new features of the next generation AQUOS BOARD is the 10 points of touch. Write, draw and gesture with more than one finger. Combined with the simultaneous annotation mentioned next, users are in a prime position to make the most of their time in any classroom or meeting room.

aquos board with Simultaneous Annotation

Simultaneous Annotation

With a highly responsive design, users now have the capability to simultaneously with up to 4 people. The interactive touch pens may operate at the same time and even write in different colors for further distinction. Each pen has its own function buttons, pressure-sensitive and customizable. What a great way to encourage group learning in the classroom or facilitate a brainstorm session at the office.

No More Input Modules Needed

No More Input Modules Needed

These new models do not need input modules for the various connection combinations. Now, most of the connections are built on the panel allowing the AQUOS BOARD to have more capabilities. It now has multiple HDMI, Display port, LAN connection, audio, and USB. While these units do not have the 9-pin connection for control, it can still be controlled via IP.

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Free Software

Included is the latest version Sharp Pen Software 3.0, which is, even more, user-friendly than previous versions. The built-in web search (AQUOS BOARD must have an internet connection) and smoother handwriting recognition, along with a multitude of other features, can be customized using its new on-screen menu. The new pen software supports multi-touch and comes with Touch Display link software. Touch Display Link 2.0 is an effective and multilayered communication tool and BYOD. Handwritten notes and drawings are done in real time and can be viewed at the same time on the AQUOS BOARD and mobile devices.

Print Directly from the AQUOS BOARD

Print Directly from the AQUOS BOARD

We know most people and companies are trying to go paperless, but there is usually always something that needs to be printed – especially in brainstorming sessions where you’re annotating documents. The AQUOS BOARD can easily accommodate this! You can also scan images or documents from a color scanner and import to your AQUOS BOARD all via the pen software, but you’ll need to be connected to an MFP.

A Smart Display That’s Built to Enhance Communication

February 9, 2016 By Darren Altman 1 Comment

sharp_header3Sharp’s Professional division has been the industry leader in touch monitors 60 inches and above with the AQUOS BOARD®. To remain as the industry leader Sharp has had to modify these panels over the years. Some of these changes have included the addition of multi touch, anti-glare features, simultaneous annotation, and improved hand handwriting recognition, making it a collaborative solution with its touch display link software that comes free with the purchase of any AQUOS BOARD®. Sharp offers the AQUOS BOARDS® in 60”, 70” and 80” sizes, and most recently Sharp has introduced 2 more AQUOS BOARDS® to their current lineup, the PN-C603D and PN-C703B. These new versions of the AQUOS BOARD® are really aimed for the education market, specifically K-12.

The value series PN-C603D and PN-C703B don’t sacrifice features and are similar to the PN-L line up of AQUOS BOARDS® with the exception of a few differences. The PN-C603D and PN-C703B are still multi touch but only 6 points of touch versus the 10 points of touch in the PN-L series. The other differences between the PN-C and PN-L series are 2 can simultaneously annotate versus 4 people and the PN-C series are rated 16/7 rather than the more robust PN-L series which is rated at 24/7. Even though the PN-C series gives up these few features for it’s economical cost, it still comes with a 3 year warranty, sharps pen software, touch display link software – and best of all – it is still built on the same open platform as the PN-L series allowing it be versatile and agnostic to most software on the market. Even though the education vertical is the primary focus for these new AQUOS BOARDS® it can be used in any application such as way finding, collaborative conference rooms or huddle areas, interactive signage in places such as museums and hospitals.

Stay tuned to more exciting products from Sharp Professional on future blogs. For versatility and performance in business office meetings, education and high-impact signage, there’s never been a better time to think Sharp. For more information on Sharp Professional or to schedule a demo, contact Darren Altman at daltman@almo.com or 888.420.2566 x6541.

Interactive Whiteboards: Sharp Aquos Board: Breaking Down Barriers For More Effective Meetings.

October 21, 2015 By Darren Altman Leave a Comment

Sharp Professionals line of Aquos boards is the industry leader for touch monitors 60 inches through 80 inches.  Mostly known for their place in the education vertical these Aquos boards are really designed to be used with almost any touch application.Screen Shot 2015-10-21 at 2.46.22 PM

With Sharp Professional’s launch of their new flagship PN-L803C 80” Aquos board along with the Sharp Pen software and Touch display link, it has become more and more popular in the huddle room and boardroom applications.  With the new technology behind the Aquos boards and its pen software and Touch display link, it allows meetings to become more effective.  The Sharp pen software that comes with any purchase of an Aquos board at no added cost is very feature rich for most applications. Once the Pen software is loaded on to a computer it will allow you to write ideas and instantly save them with the use of the software’s pen functions along with importing images, PDF’s, Microsoft office documents and much more. Once these files are finished being used they can be saved, emailed, printed or added to a shared network drive, for the attendees of that meeting to access anytime  or shared with other attendees that are remotely logged in.

The Aquos board can also be used with most of the VTC systems on the market today since the Aquos board no longer requires separate input boards for additional connections for codec’s and cameras making collaboration simple. The PN-L803C has 7 different mounting locations on the back of the panel for VTC cameras. The Sharp Aquos board also comes with its own collaboration software at no extra cost and that is Touch display Link. Touch display link allows the Aquos board to connect with mobile devices; it will facilitate interactive presentations, lively discussions and paperless meetings in business meetings. Once connected through Touch display Link via wireless LAN the mobile devices can share the onscreen content, file transfers, interactive onscreen writing and drawing and remote control of the Aquos board from the mobile device.  Touch display link can also connect 2 Aquos board displays that are on the same network (intranet, VPN, etc.) for large scale interactive communications. The Aquos board has an open architecture platform, allowing it to work with most software’s on the market that have touch capability which adds greatly to its ease of use. With all these great features and free software makes Sharps Aquos boards in all sizes great to use for more effective meetings.

Grow Your Business with Almo’s Installation Services

August 10, 2015 By Darren Altman 1 Comment

Our industry is constantly evolving, which can make it difficult for integrators and resellers to keep up with their workload. While this is a good problem to have, it is still a problem. Almo Pro AV’s new Installation Services makes it easy for integrators and resellers to expand their bandwidth by connecting them to a network of installation professionals throughout the US who are able to take on projects that otherwise would be unobtainable.

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The Almo installation team is made up of a pool of over 2500 technicians throughout the US. It is designed to be an extension of our resellers, allowing them to free up resources that could be allocated to other projects. Almo’s Installation Services is also here to assist resellers if there are geographical issues involved, allowing them to be in multiple locations at once, and complete projects thoroughly, and on time.

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This service also gives resellers the option of bidding on jobs in unfamiliar verticals to gain new business, or to bid on larger projects where the reseller might not have the bandwidth to cover the job. It can also provide a support system by having a technician assist a reseller’s project managers and engineers by providing a helping hand to help finish or start new jobs.

Our installation team can conduct site surveys, hardware recommendations, wiring attachment, mounting, testing equipment, removing packing materials, and more.

By offering Installation Services along with Content Creation Services, Almo has established itself as a true value-added distributor, giving you the tools you need to grow your business. If you’d like more information regarding Almo’s Installation Services, or any other product, please feel free to drop a comment, or contact one of our BDMs.

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Professional Grade Sharp TVs at a Consumer Price

June 24, 2015 By Darren Altman Leave a Comment

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In the ever-changing AV industry, we are seeing more and more consumer product being spec’d into the commercial market as manufacturers release their versions of “prosumer” televisions.

With the introduction of Sharp Pro’s 661 series of commercial TVs, you are now able to offer professional grade Sharp product at a consumer price. Their 60 and 70 inch models are already on the market, and they are due to begin shipping their 80 inch LC-80LE661U in July.

This new series from Sharp comes with most of the same features you will find in their Aquos line, including multiple HDMI connections, Wi-Fi capabilities, and Sharp’s “Smart Central” platform where most popular apps can be found. They also have a thin and light weight design for ease of installation, built-in speakers, and suburb image quality.

sharp But where these new commercial TVs separate themselves from consumer product is the standard 3 year warranty (most consumer warranties expire after 90 days), 15 pin connections for computers, and the 9 pin RS232 connection, making the 661 series an ideal fit for conference rooms where projectors and screens are rapidly being replaced by flat panels and control is required.

If you are considering consumer panels for your next install, Sharp Pro’s 661 series is your solution.

For more information on the 661 series from Sharp Professional or other Sharp products please visit almoproav.com/sharp

Sharp Aquos Unveils New 4K UHD

February 26, 2015 By Darren Altman Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that the race continues for who can manufacturer displays bigger, brighter and better. Ever since the introduction of full HD and then 4K, the market saw immediate leaders and followers. Sharp Aquos went to the next level with 4K launching four new 4K UHD Series at the CES show this year. You can read more about the new lineup here. One element I found interesting is the technology in these displays. The new series draws from the proven tactics of Q+ power for a higher effective resolution rate. Most interestingly, the “Pixel Splitting involves the addition of a yellow subpixel to the red, green, and blue subpixels present in traditional LED panels, then mixes in some digital wizardry to create a claimed “167 percent higher resolution” than other 4K competitors. The technology only enhances certain colors like green and gold, however, leaving behind primarily red and blue.”**

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*Photo credit: Digital Trends/Photographer Ryan Waniata
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