Sharp LC-65D90U

Description: The Sharp LC-65D90U is a 65-inch, liquid crystal display television.Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is expensive at around $3,300.This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: Has a 65-inch screen size.This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.This TV supports multi-channel viewing (PIP), note: a single-tuner PIP TV requires an external signal source such as a VCR, DVD player, or a cable box with composite video outputs.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television 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 TV 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: Built for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV.Also, 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 general, this TV's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.However, if you were to judge strictly by the viewable screen size, you would see that the average price of liquid crystal display televisions with comparable viewable size is quite a bit more -- right around $4,490.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read 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-65D90U

• General

• Product Type 65 in LCD TV
• Series Aquos
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
• PC Interface DVI
• Width 61.9 in
• Depth 5.3 in
• Height 36.3 in
• Weight 141.1 lbs
• Enclosure Color Titanium silver

• Display

• Diagonal Size 65 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 800:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 450 cd/m2
• Viewing Angle 170 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 170 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 12 ms
• Display Menu Language English
• Analog Video Format ATSC, NTSC
• Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Additional Features JPEG photo playback

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
• Reception System NTSC

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 1080p

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices TV

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 10 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 3 x RF input ( F connector ), 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 3 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2 x HD component input, 1 x DVI-I ( 29 pin DVI ), 1 x Digital audio output (optical), 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational 550 Watt
• Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details Parts and labor

Sharp Electronics Corp.

Manufacturer profile

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