Aquos D40U TV Cincinnati OH

Advancements in technology are allowing myriad features in today's home to be automatically and electronically controlled, from audio systems and televisions to lighting and appliances, setting a different benchmark for convenience and comfort.

The Aquos D40U series from Sharp includes 45-, 37-, 32- and 26-inch (shown) wide-screen HDTVs. The Advanced Super View LCD panel with multi-pixel technology has a sharp contrast ratio of 1,200:1 and wider viewing angles than previous models (176 degrees), allowing the television to be viewed from almost anywhere in a room. There are built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and dual HDMI and HD component terminals. All series models feature high brightness and black TFT low-reflection coating so they can be placed near bright light sources or windows without compromising picture quality. The series is available in a piano-black finish with fixed bottom-mounted speakers and an included table stand. Sharp Electronics Corp. 800.BESHARP. www.sharpusa.com.

By providing automatic control, Radius Proximity Technology from Technical Concepts, eliminates the need to manually turn the faucet on and off. The control box is mounted under the sink and automates any faucet design. The technology is currently offered on Opella and on Water D's faucet lines. The company has applied the same technology to additional products that automate soap and lotion dispensers and the flush of toilets. Technical Concepts. 800.551.5155.

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