Sharp LC-32D41U

Description: The Sharp LC-32D41U is a 32-inch, liquid crystal display television.Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $605.This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A liquid crystal display TV, suited for home entertainment as well as work place applications.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In view of its inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.In terms of viewable size, liquid crystal display TVs with similar viewable size have an average cost of about $875.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

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• Manufacturer: Sharp Electronics Corp.
• Part Number: LC-32D41U

• General

• Product Type 32 in LCD TV
• Series Aquos
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
• PC Interface DVI
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 32.3 in
• Depth 10.7 in
• Height 25.6 in
• Weight 43 lbs
• Enclosure Color Piano black

• Display

• Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 1200:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 450 cd/m2
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 6 ms
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 1 x DVI-I, 1 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ), 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A )

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories LCD TV stand

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 32.3 in x 4.6 in x 23.3 in x 37.5 lbs

Sharp Electronics Corp.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sharp-usa.com/SharpHome/
• Address: Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ.
• Phone: (201) 529-8200