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Sharp LCD TV

Sharp Aquos LCD TV

This year Sharp again has come out with another popular line of Aquos LCDs with the D64, D82 and D92 series of LCD tvs. They are available in 42", 46", 52" and 65" models.

This year's Sharp LCD tv models come with an attractive slim design, in fact they are 25% slimmer then previous models making them the slimmest Aquos LCD tvs ever built. These full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) lcds are capable of playing the latest high definition programming as well as HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs. In addition to home theater use, they are a great option for your new video game console or for use with your computer.

Sharp 52" LCD TV

The Sharp Aquos LC52D64U 52" 1080p LCD HDTV is one of the more popular Sharp LCD tv models and offers a lot of bang for the buck for home theater owners.

It has a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, quick 4ms response time and wide 176 degree viewing angle. It boasts deep blacks that make for one of the most accurate blacks of any flat panel.

In addition, this Sharp LCD tv model offers a bright, vivid color picture. It is able to improve color reproduction through a four wave-length backlight system which adds a crimson red to the tradional three wave-length backlit pallette of red, green and blue.

The Sharp Aquos LC52D82U 52" 1080p LCD HDTV improves upon the D64 model with the addition of 120Hz fine motion frame rate for smoother transitions which is especially important for sports and other fast action images.

The Sharp Aquos LC52D92U 52" LCD HDTV also includes the 120Hz fine motion frame rate, but also adds a deep green to the pallette making it a five wave-length backighting. In addition, the D92 boasts an improved 15,000:1 contrast ratio and detachable speakers.

Are there any drawbacks? When CNet.com reviewed the D64 and D92 Sharp LCD tv models it noted concern over an uneven uniformity, better known as "banding" which presented itself as subtle horizontal or verticle bands on the screen. This banding is one of the few drawbacks to an otherwise solid performer.

The Sharp Aquos line offers a high quality LCD at a competitive price. If you are looking for a new tv for your home theater room that looks attractive both when turned on and turned off, you owe it to yourself to consider these tvs.

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