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Sharp LC-32D40U

review DATE:08.24.06

Sharp LC-32D40U
The Sharp Aquos LC-32D40U Front Angle Left

review

By Robert Heron

The Sharp LC-32D40U Aquos isn't the least expensive 32-inch liquid crystal widescreen television out there, but it provided the most natural, realistic picture I've seen among similar displays. Add to this a stylish design and plenty of quality video connections, and the LC-32D40U is an HDTV that earns our Editors' Choice.

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Company

Sharp Electronics Corporation

http://www.sharpusa.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $1,599.99 List
  • Screen Size: 32 inches
  • Type: LCD TV, HDTV
  • Landscape/Portrait Pivot: No
  • Native Resolution: 1366 x 768
  • Supported Video Formats: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 480i
  • Widescreen: Yes
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Video Inputs: Component, Composite, HDMI
  • PC Interfaces: HDMI
  • Built-in TV Tuner: NTSC, ATSC
  • Brightness (Max): 356.4 cd/m^2
  • Max PC Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels
  • EnergyStar Compliance: Yes
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Bottom Line

The LC-32D40U isn't the least expensive 32-inch LCD HDTV out there, but its superior image quality makes it worth every penny.

Pros

Excellent color quality. Two HDMI inputs. Backlit remote.

Cons

Slow film-cadence detection. No DVI/VGA video input for use with a PC. No electronic programming guide (EPG).

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Welcome to a revolutionary new dimension in LCD TV technology. With a depth of less than one inch at its thinnest point, and a contrast ratio of 1 million to 1, the AQUOS Limited Edition Series is the culmination of 35 years of Sharp’s LCD innovation. Unmatched picture quality, ultra-thin design, and low energy consumption: it will change the way you watch TV. Part of Sharp’s line of 120 Hz LCD TVs.

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