Sharp demos solar powered 52" HDTV

Sean 2008-10-07 05:40:36 UTC #1

I just posted the article Sharp demos solar powered 52" HDTV.

If you're concerned about the running cost of a large HDTV set, Sharp claims to have the solution with its new solar-powered 52" HDTV, which it has been demonstrating at CEATEC 2008. ...

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guest 2008-10-07 12:43:49 UTC #2

I wonder if you can still watch a movie at night with this thing…

DukeNukem 2008-10-07 12:48:12 UTC #3

I have to think they thought of that already. I mean, from Sharp minds come Sharp products, right? Ads never lie. What if you live in northern Alaska and don’t see the sun for 4 months out of the year? You’re S.O.L., I guess.

Bummer.

RexHunt 2008-10-07 14:00:06 UTC #4

Hehe, I asume it will also be able to get its power from the usual sources…

CJF1983 2008-10-07 14:10:54 UTC #5

Duke thats funny but true ahaha.

FreqNasty_RiseS 2008-10-09 01:08:07 UTC #6

@zori - yes because the energy is stored in a battery. Not unlike a solar powered hot water system, if you have a shower at night you still get hot water. As far as Alaska goes, the battery storage would need to be pretty good.
I like the thought of powering everything in my house with energy from the sun, not having to worry about electricity bills only the initial solar panel installation.