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Sharp AQUOS LC-52D85U

Sharp AQUOS LC-52D85U

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on 11/11/2008

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Quick specs
Product type: LCD TV
Diagonal size: 52 in
Brightness (cd/m2): 450
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CNET did not review the Sharp AQUOS LC-52D85U, but we did review a smaller model in the same series.

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Reviewed on: 11/11/2008

Although CNET did not review the 52-inch Sharp AQUOS LC-52D85U, we did review the 46-inch Sharp Aquos LC-46D85U. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Sharp flat-panel LCDs are identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture quality of the 46-inch model to provide a good indication of how the 52-incher will perform. For more information, check out the full review of the Sharp Aquos LC-46D85U.

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"This is a big tv!"

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 93

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 reviews of Sharp Aqous LC-D85U Series LCD HDTV ( 42", 46", 52" ) from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.

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pcworld.com

Summary: On the whole, the Sharp LC-42D85U is a fine TV. It does a solid job of handling video and sound, but there is little about this set that really stands out

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: Talk about "the big picture": Sharp's 52-inch Aquos LC-52D85U LCD TV delivers an admirable performance at an appealing price.

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