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Sharp AQUOS LC-42D43U comparison

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Sharp AQUOS LC-42D43U

Sharp AQUOS LC-42D43U
Sharp LC-32D43U
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Sharp LC-32D43U
LG 42LH30
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LG 42LH30
Samsung LN40A750

Samsung LN40A750
Sony KDL-40V5100
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Sony KDL-40V5100
Price Check Prices $999.99 $699.99 to $849.95 $969.00 to $1,030.00 $865.18 to $999.99
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Release date January 15, 2007 April 01, 2009 April 01, 2009
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the Sharp LC-42D43U, but we did review a smaller model in the series. Although it has a couple of weaknesses, the overall picture quality of the Sharp LC-32D43U puts it among the best LCDs of its size. While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model. CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A750, but we did review a larger model in the series. The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.
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Features
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround XT
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailableInfo unavailable720p
1080i
1080p
1080/24p
1080/30p
1080/60p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
480/60i
480/60p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Info unavailable
WeightInfo unavailable36.4 lbs
38.4 lbs
42.8 lbs
41 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty2
2
Info unavailable4
4
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 1 port(s)
1 port(s)
Resolution1366 x 768
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMotionflow
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Surround Sound
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDolby Digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Enclosure ColorBlack
Black
Gloss black
Info unavailablePiano black
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable1x analog
1x digital
1x analog/digital combo
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailable31.3 in x 3.8 in x 20.9 in - Without stand
40.6 in x 11.7 in x 28.3 in - With stand
40.9 in x 10.7 in x 27 in - With stand
38.9 in x 10.7 in x 26.9 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120/230 V
Info unavailableAC 120 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
32 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
40 in - Widescreen
40 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Display Format720p
720p
1080p
1080p
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
None
Info unavailableNone
Product DescriptionSharp LC 42D43U - 42 in LCD TV
Sharp LC 32D43U - 32 in LCD TV
LG 42LH30 - 42 in LCD TV
Samsung LN40A750 - 40 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-40V5100 - 40 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
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