Sharp's Micro Audio Systems: big sound from a small box

By David Rudden, CNET.com on 06 January 2006

Tags: ces2006 | sharp | that | product | assured | reviewer | worried | function | audio

CES 2006: Sharp's latest microsystems, the XL-UH260 and XL-UH240, have a cornucopia of functions and format capabilities, including CD playback, AM/FM radio, and the ability to play connected MP3 devices via USB.

Something has us worried, though: Sharp is touting its original lighting function, which shines LEDs based on a song's beat. Yes, that's exactly the sort of pointless "added value" that's more distracting than beneficial, but -- seeing as how CNET reviewers cover audio products while inside sensory deprivation tanks -- you can be assured of fair and balanced coverage of these products when they release.

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