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| General Information |
| It seems like in today’s modern world that technology is a never-ending carousel of new products. Once the newest piece of technology is introduced, in a few months, it is pushed aside for the next new product. With this current environment, it is necessary for a consumer to choose carefully and wisely when purchasing any sort of gadgetry or home electronic product. One area where this is a constant concern is in the Television consumer market. With so many new televisions formats to chose from, including the standard tube TV, to the flat screen plasma and the widely popular flat panel LCD, it is important to chose the best manufacturer and the best model to fit your viewing needs and more importantly these days, your budget. If you are like many you will more than likely be choosing an LCD TV, and if you decide to go that route you cannot do any better than the Sharp Aquos LC52D85U LCD TV. While a Sharp Aquos LCD HDTV represents many different sizes and features, one particular model stands out and that is the Sharp Aquos LC52D85U. This model is an interesting and intriguing choice for your viewing needs. It is considered a true large screen HDTV with a viewing screen measuring 52 inches with a high definition 1080p display and a price that is roughly half of what other 52 inch 1080p televisions go for these days. The Sharp LC-52D85U comes with 5 HDMI inputs, ideal for a high definition disk players or certain gaming platforms, a spectacular 10,000:1 contrast ratio for richness and warmth of color and a picture refreshing rate of 120Hz which contributes to a smooth flowing picture for viewing. The built-in sound system is a bit less than desirable, but most people will want to use a separate sound system anyway to get the full effect of a home theater experience. All these features make the LC52D85U television a very appealing choice for your viewing needs, but what this television has that matters to most consumers is the price. A standard 52 inch flat panel LCD television with all the features of the Sharp LC-52D85U, a person might expect to pay anywhere from $3000 to $4000. However, the Sharp Aquos LC52D85U comes in at a price that is at least half of the others and in many cases, even less. A Sharp LCD HDTV represents a long and storied history of a company committed to excellent quality and the latest in technological advancements. Whether your budget is somewhat constrictive or your deep pockets have no end, Sharp has a flat screen TV for any viewing need and any consumer’s budgetary situation. The Sharp Aquos LC52D85U is proof that not only does a Sharp LCD HDTV give a consumer what they need within a certain budget, but often times they can give you more than you could ever want as well. |
| Product Details |
| Sharp Corporation is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic telecommunication devices, electronic machines and components. The Company operates in two business divisions. The Electronics Equipment division offers audio and video (AV)/communication products, including liquid crystal color televisions, projectors, digital versatile disc (DVD) players and recorders, compact disc (CD) players and various telephones; electric appliances, as well as information equipment, such as personal computers (PCs), digital dictionaries, calculators, liquid crystal color monitors, information displays and copy machines. It also offers software. The Electronic Component division provides large-scale integrated (LSI) circuits, liquid crystal display (LCD) modules and other electronic components, such as batteries and parts for satellite broadcasting, among others. |
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My new Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV arrived in 4 days, and 3 days early from the Video & Audio Center, in perfect shape. The courier helped me unpack, set up and place this monster on its stand. Great service does not get any better than that. I first plugged in the HDMI connection to my RR HD-DVR and then the power plug, sat down & and struggled to find the HDMI connection I had used in the onscreen menu – there were so many inputs it was trial and error(didn’t read the manual, no time!). Finally I landed on input 4 which was the live HDMI connection – the channel was set to a full HD channel and had a Fleetwood Mac concert recorded in 2004 playing in full glorious 1080i. I could see every strand of fly away hair and split ends on Stevie Nicks. Frankly I almost soiled myself because I was not expecting THAT degree of picture quality. I am still getting goosebumps from this beauty. This HDTV is just magnificent. The picture is bright, crisp and free of any banding issues. I can say without a doubt this TV will please even the most finicky of consumers. Tech types can tweak away at the hue and saturation controls to their hearts contect, color temperature, active contrast, fine motion are all customizable. The set even makes 480i HBO broadcasts look almost like HD quality. I have been reading online reviews and customer experiences for over 3 months on all brands of HDTV’s prior to pulling the trigger, and I can assure you that you will not be disappointed with this HDTV. I am reluctant to touch the fine tuning picture controls for fear of messing with the already perfect, gorgeous picture right out of the box! One of the reasons I ruled out other brands such as Samsung was the lack of a matte screen to combat reflective glare, as my living room has two banks of floor to ceiling windows & also with cathedral ceilings, facing south. Thus I was concerned with buying just an expensive mirror. It is so sunny in my viewing area an old CRT set was unwatchable during the brightest morning hours – not so this Sharp HDTV. The anti-reflective surface completely eliminates any bothersome reflections. The viewing angle is just about as advertised, I can stand almost 75 degrees to the side and still can view the screen. Just an amazing set. I liked the way the TV will indicate the screen resolution upon changing to a new channel, I find this to be a nice touch. I really liked that the user can alter the range of the OPC and power saving feature so as to limit the degree that the set will automatically reduce brightness in a dark room. |
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| actual user feedback from [amazon.com] | |
| I owned a Sharp previously and liked it. It’s not the Sony XBR6, but when you can get it $1000 cheaper with a free blu-ray it’s like a no brainer. It’s clear and looks great in HD. Currently have basic cable so that’s not the best picture in the world, but soon I will have Directv HD. Love blu-ray it’s clear and looks great on the TV. No real complaints except the volume quality isn’t the greatest on some blu-rays. I’ve already recommended this to some friends of mine. | |
| actual user feedback from [bestbuy.com] | |
| Better than the D82, color has more pop, menus are better, 5 hdmi inputs!!!, easy side access buttons (wall mounted) a lot lighter/more fashionable. One con though; there is a triangular bright spot directly above sharp logo. It is not noticeable during normal viewing, only if you switch to an unused input. Doesn’t appear to be there when an actual black screen is displayed, but will keep a lookout for it. No banding though! | |
| actual user feedback from [avsforum.com] | |
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