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Sharp AQUOS LC-52D64U

Manufacturer: Sharp Electronics   Part number: LC52D64U
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CNET Editors' rating: 7.2 out of 10
Average user rating: 8.0 out of 10


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CNET Editors' review - Sharp AQUOS LC-52D64U
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Very good

7.2

out of 10
CNET Editor's rating: 7.2 out of 10
Reviewed by David Katzmaier
Review date: 9/11/07
Release date: 8/15/07

The good: Excellent black levels for an LCD TV; deinterlaced 1080i material properly; solid connectivity with 3 HDMI inputs; classy styling with thin frame around the screen and slim depth.

The bad: Relatively expensive; uneven uniformity manifests as irregular bands across screen; color becomes bluer in darker areas; lacks picture-in-picture.

The bottom line: We loved the Sharp LC-52D64U's slim style and solid black-level performance, but we didn't like its less-than-uniform screen.

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Product brief - Sharp AQUOS LC-52D64U
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Description: The Sharp AQUOS LC-52D64U is a 52-inch, LCD television. Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $1,760. This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: Has a 52-inch screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced TVs. By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this large a screen size is $3,445. With built-in HDTV compatibility, this TV set can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition. (It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.) The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: An LCD TV, suited for home theater. In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Given its inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide . (2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics. Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition .

User opinions - Sharp AQUOS LC-52D64U
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Excellent

8.0

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Average user rating from 12 users

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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
No Banding. Great TV.
There is no banding at all with this TV. This picture is stunning. I would put this TV up against... Read more
by jeff327 (see profile) - October 8, 2007

35 out of 35 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Excellent Television
I really enjoy this television. It is ready for the 1080p format when it comes out and looks... Read more
by bamafanb4u (see profile) - October 9, 2007

20 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Excellent TV
I bought this TV and so did my parents. Neither exhibits "banding" I hear about. HD picture... Read more
by cevordnav (see profile) - October 17, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

4 out of 10 - Mediocre
Dissapointing
I know that the rest of the reviews for this product were very good, however my experience... Read more
by DrTurkleton (see profile) - July 22, 2008

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Great TV!!!
The banding issue is much more minimal than it seems. I only notice banding maybe 1 out of 8 times... Read more
by orangeAltezza (see profile) - July 16, 2008

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Dazzling image when banding not visable
I preface this by saying that great value has allowed me to accept the banding flaws, visable only... Read more
by Alan Christopher Wood (see profile) - March 25, 2008

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
No banding issues, great tv
Ignore all these people staring at grey screens looking for the slightest imperfections. This is... Read more
by specialp (see profile) - March 10, 2008

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great TV for the price
My first HDTV. I have the 46in. model. Bought it on black friday, great price. I was on a budget... Read more
by buckners1 (see profile) - January 21, 2008

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great picture right out of the box.
Picture is outstanding. Did not see any banding as mentioned by others. Controls on top of unit... Read more
by yaffer (see profile) - January 3, 2008

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Alot of research before I decided on this TV, Fantastic Darks, Clear 1080p...
The computer Rez Will push 1920x 1080 as long as u have acard that will support it. I use the 15... Read more
by Nutchman2 (see profile) - December 11, 2007





Full specifications - Sharp AQUOS LC-52D64U
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Manufacturer: Sharp Electronics
Part number: LC52D64U
General
Product Type 52 in LCD TV
Series Aquos
Digital Television Certification HDTV
TV Tuner 1x analog, 1x digital
Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Dimensions With stand and speakers
Width 48.8 in
Depth 12.8 in
Height 32.9 in
Weight 75 lbs
Enclosure Color High-gloss black
Display
Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen
Technology TFT active matrix
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
Brightness (cd/m2) 450
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Viewing Angle 176 degrees
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
Pixel Response Time 4 ms
Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
Additional Features Multi-pixel technology
TV Tuner
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Digital TV Tuner
Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
HDTV Ready Yes
Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
Remote Control
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Audio System
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
Speakers Included 2 speakers
Output Power / Total 30 Watt
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt
Connections
Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 )
Stands & Mounts
Stand Included Yes