HDTV Lounge

It’s a well known fact that gamers with their latest consoles want to use them on a great quality HDTV. Sharp has picked up on this and have launched their GP1U Aquos line, aka Gamer HDTV. The Sharp LC-32GP1U, the smaller of the two in the line, at 32-inches is the first HDTV specifically produced and aimed at gamers. The LC-32GP1U has a whole bunch of great HD features such as 1080p and extra features to boost it’s gaming performance such as “Vyper Drive” which helps to reduce lag time. Read more

The Sharp Aquos LC42XD1E is a top of the line full 1080p HD 42-inch LCD with a great look, and dual HDMI inputs. The Sharp LC42XD1E is certainly “future proof” with the full 1920 x 768 resolution, 1080p support and dual HDMI inputs. CNET UK have given the LC42XD1E a great review and say, there are two HDMI digital inputs, which will support all high-definition formats, offering the purest picture and sound quality using a single cable. Read more

Sharp have released a new flagship line of Aquos HDTVs with a whole bunch of great new features. There is the 46-inch LC-46HD1E and the 52-inch LC-52HD1E. They both feature and integrated PVR (personal video recorder) with a 160GB hard drive to store and mange hours of recordings, 100Hz technology which helps to produce clear images during fast motion and of course full 1080p HD resolution. Read more

The Sharp Aquos LC37XD1E 37-inch LCD features a full 1080p display resolution and integrated digital tuner, with a piano black finish and hidden speakers. Cnet UK have taken a look at the LC37XD1E and say sharp has made some odd decisions about inputs on the LC37XD1E. It gets top marks for including two HDMI inputs and there are also two Scart connectors, one of which is RGB-enabled, so you won’t struggle to hook up your older equipment.
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The brand new LC-52D92U from Sharp is a 52-inch large LCD set which has a stylish but thin black frame and some of the best ever black levels for a LCD. Full 1080p resolution with three HDMI ports. Cnet have reviewed the LC-52D92U and say, a native resolution of 1,920×1,080 pixels, aka 1080p, distinguishes the Sharp LC-52D92U from lower-resolution models. All of those pixels allow it to resolve every detail of 1080i and 1080p HDTV sources; Read more

The Sharp Aquos LC-32GD8E is a 32-inch LCD set available for just over £500 / $1000, which is not too bad considering it’s a good sized set. The LC-32GD8E might not be the latest Aquos from Sharp but at this price and size it is still worth a good look. TrustedReviews have taken a look at the LC-32GD8E and say “good first impressions grind to a halt with the 32GD8E’s connectors, though, thanks to the provision of a measly one HDMI socket and Sharp’s decision to make the provided D-Sub PC port double up as a component video input (via a provided component-to-D-Sub adapter).

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Sharp has released a new line of Aquos HDTVs aimed at the gamer. The GP1U Aquos model has a special “game mode” escpecialy for games with an easy to select remote control to switch to this mode which enabled Vyper Drive which reduces lag, which can be a huge problem for gamers as they want instant responses. The GP1U is avaliable in two sizes, the 32-inch which a 10,000:1 constrast ratio and the 37-inch which has a contrast ratio of 8500:1.

The GP1U series’ side-placed video terminals include a full array of connection options, including HDMIâ„¢, component and composite input. The HDMI and component inputs are compatible with 1080p signals from today’s most advanced video games.
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The Sharp Aquos D43U series will probably be the most popular new Aquos range as they are well priced and have a wide size range. The D43U range come in at 26″, 32″, 37″, 46″ and 52″ sizes and all have a resolution of 1366×768 and feature a dynamic contrast ratio of 6000:1.

The D43U series offers 1366 x 768 resolution for true 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, and an enhanced color filter that achieves deep, brilliant colors.

The D43U series features Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View LCD panel, which provides an incredibly sharp Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 6000:1, and an enhanced pixel response time of 6ms to further improve the picture quality on fast-moving action scenes. Read more

The Sharp Aquos D82U also features the ultra fast 120Hz refresh and is available in 46-inch and 52-inch sizes and has a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000 and a snappy 4ms response time.

These new AQUOS models are true high-definition TVs, with built-in ATSC, QAM and NTSC tuners for access to DTV and analog TV channels. The D82 series also features full-spec 1080p (1920 x 1080) HDTV resolution, providing consumers with the ultimate high-definition experience. For maximum flexibility, the series includes three HDMIâ„¢ inputs that are compatible with 1080p signals from Blu-Ray and advanced gaming devices and two HD component video inputs, also 1080p compatible.
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Sharp have released four new HDTV lines, lead by the Aquos D92 series. The D92 is the 8th generation in the line and is avaliable in 42, 46, 52, and 65-inch sizes. The D93 series is the same, they just differ in visual design. They feature a contrast ratio of 15,000:1 and a very fast response time of just 4ms and 120hz. They are all also 1080p full hd and feature three HDMI ports.

The D92 series, which includes the 52-inch LC-52D92U, 46-inch LC-46D92U and 42-inch LC-42D92U, features the most advanced version of Sharp’s true 16:9 1080p (1920 x 1080 resolution) Advanced Super View Panel, produced at the company’s state-of-the-art, 8th generation LCD plant in Kameyama, Japan. Also joining these new Full HD 1080p AQUOS LCD TVs, is a 65-inch model that shares the same advanced features as the D92U line but offers a varied design.
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