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Sharp AQUOS LC-42D65U

Sharp AQUOS LC-42D65U

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on 10/27/2008

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Product type: LCD TV
Diagonal size: 42 in
Brightness (cd/m2): 450 cd/m2
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CNET did not review the Sharp AQUOS LC-42D65U, but we did review a larger model in the same series.

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Reviewed on: 10/27/2008

Although CNET did not review the 42-inch Sharp AQUOS LC-42D65U, we did review the 52-inch Sharp Aquos LC-52D65U. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Sharp flat-panel LCDs are basically identical but for screen size, so we expect the review of the 52-incher to give a good indication of how the 42-inch model will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Sharp Aquos LC-52D65U.

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 93

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 reviews of Sharp LC-D65 Series LCD HDTV ( 32", 37", 42", 46", 52" ) from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 70

Summary: Sharp's Aquos LC-52D65U boasts energy-saving features and an impressive number of HDMI ports, but its picture contrast could use a boost.

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Editors' rating: 80

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