Reviews of the Sharp Aquos LC-52D65U
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CNET Review
The Good: Relatively inexpensive; accurate color after calibration; energy-efficient; numerous picture controls; superb connectivity with five HDMI inputs; understated, no-nonsense styling.
The Bad: Produces lighter blacks than some LCDs; poor off-angle viewing characteristics; below-average standard-definition processing.
The Bottom Line: Excellent energy savings and decent picture quality make the Sharp LC-52D65U a solid value among bigger-screen LCDs.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 227071 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: First impressions are all about looks. Sharp obviously knows this, as it has redesigned its Aquos line starting with the handsome D65 series. The 46-inch Sharp LC-46D65U LCD, which...
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pcmag.com
Review 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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youreviewelectronics.com
Review Summary: Sharp LC46D65U. Sharp, one of the leaders in LCD TV, is changing the way you view HDTV with its all new LC46D65U. With a sleek, elegant cutting-edge flat panel design, incredible image clarity and breathtaking color reproduction, the Sharp LC46D65U ...
Manufacturer: Sharp
Part number: LC-52D65U
General
- Series Aquos
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with speakers - 49.2 in x 3.8 in x 31.3 in x 52.9 lbs, Panel with stand and speakers - 49.2 in x 12.8 in x 33.7 in x 63.9 lbs
- Enclosure Color High-gloss black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p
- LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
- LCD Pixel Response Time 6 ms
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 176 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- Additional Features Advanced Super View (ASV), Spectral Contrast Engine UD (Ultra Dark)
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Output Power / Total 30 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 5 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 )
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.4
- Power Consumption Operational 230
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 210.35 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 121.6 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 199.31 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 45.49 US Dollars
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Dec 2009) 4.5
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