Reviews of the Sharp LC-32D43U
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CNET Review
The Good: The Sharp LC-32D43U reproduces a deep shade of black; relatively accurate color temperature preset; decent backlight uniformity and off-angle viewing; sleek styling; ample connectivity with two HDMI and one PC input.
The Bad: Expensive compared to bargain models; subpar standard-def video processing; fewer picture adjustments than many LCDs; can't change aspect ratios with HD sources.
The Bottom Line: Although it has a couple of weaknesses, the overall picture quality of the Sharp LC-32D43U puts it among the best LCDs of its size.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 65/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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wired.com
Review Summary: Its candy-coated case only hides the off-flavor center until you hit the power button. Sharp's 37-incher failed to re interlace some HD sources correctly in our tests, which led to ghosting and annoying visual artifacts. It smoothed some noise out of ...
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Manufacturer: Sharp
Part number: LC32D43U
General
- Series Aquos
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 31.3 in x 3.8 in x 20.9 in x 36.4 lbs, Panel with stand - 31.3 in x 9.6 in x 23.2 in x 43 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1366 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 1200:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 6000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 450
- Widescreen Modes Wide, Zoom, Smart, Stretch
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 176 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 6 ms
- Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK )
- 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 Operational 175 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 144.11 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 78.14 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.07 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 32.00 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
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