Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U

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Product summary

CNET editors' take

• Reviewed by: CNET staff
• Reviewed on: 10/26/2006

Quick take: The Sharp LC-D62U series consists of three flat-panel LCD TVs: the 42-inch LC-42D62U, the 46-inch LC-46D62U, and the 52-inch LC-52D62U. All three sets are 1080p HDTVs, which means they have a native resolution of 1,920x1,080 and should be able to display every detail of 1080i and 1080p content. In terms of image quality, we have completed a full review of the Sharp LC-46D62U, and while we were impressed by its black-level performance, we did find a couple of other issues that kept it from achieving our full recommendation.

While we have not reviewed the 52-inch LC-52D62U, we believe the performance of the LC-46D62U is a good indicator of its image quality. However, the quoted specs for the 42-inch LC-42D62U are slightly less than those of the larger models, claiming only 1,200:1 contrast ratio and a 6 millisecond response time. In other words, we're not sure whether the 42-inch model will exhibit the same sorts of performance characteristics as the 46-incher that we tested.

In terms of features, all sets feature a built-in HDTV tuner which means you won't need an external set-top box to pull in over-the-air HDTV signals. The sets also lack a CableCard slot, and though that means you're out of luck if you want to ditch your cable box, we don't consider it a serious omission. In terms of connectivity, all the sets are highlighted by two HDMI inputs, two component-video inputs, and three A/V inputs (one with S-Video). While they lack dedicated PC inputs, you can sacrifice one of the HDMI inputs to connect a computer that has a DVI output, using a DVI-to-HDMI adapter. The Sharp LC-42D62U, the Sharp LC-46D62U, and the Sharp LC-52D62U are all currently available with list prices of $2,300, $3,300 and $4,500, respectively.

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User reviews

• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 33 reviews
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• 4.0 stars

  21 out of 21 people found this review helpful

  "Outstanding when adjusted properly"

  by FJR speedster on November 9, 2006

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• 2.0 stars

  23 out of 26 people found this review helpful

  "This TV has defects"

  by fxstshog on November 3, 2006

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• 4.5 stars

  17 out of 17 people found this review helpful

  "Superb TV with an incredible picture."

  by Cmdr21 on November 20, 2006

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• 1.5 stars

  14 out of 15 people found this review helpful

  "What a COLOSSAL disappointment!"

  by bgetchel on December 15, 2006

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• 5.0 stars

  10 out of 10 people found this review helpful

  "Don't be put off by other bad reviews - this just might be the perfect TV"

  by csoder on January 16, 2007

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Where to buy

Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U: $1,299.99 - $3,124.98

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