Compare Prices : Sharp LC-42XL2E

Review summary: Unfortunately it doesn't match up to the Philips model in overall performance terms either.

Pros: HD images save the day, decent black levels, neat design, 100Hz works pretty well

Cons: Standard def performance only average, sound rather weak, a touch expensive all things considered

Review summary: If you're in the market for a pretty-looking HD television, the 42XL2E is worth checking out.

Verdict: If you're in the market for a pretty-looking HD telly, the 42XL2E is worth checking out, as it's one of the best LCD TVs around when the source quality is high. But its weak audio and average standard definition efforts make it a trickier ...

Award: Qualified Recommendation

Review summary: With billions invested in R&D and manufacturing plants, Sharp Corporation is one of the primary driving forces behind the success of LCD televisions. So when rivals Samsung, Sony and Toshiba rolled out their latest models featuring true HD 1920x1080 ...

Pros: Exceptional detail and resolution in [Dot by Dot] mode ; 100Hz] doubles motion resolution without significant artifacts ; Good to excellent video processing

Cons: Uneven screen uniformity (may be specific to my review sample) ; Red push ; D65 calibration not possible from user menu

Verdict: Screen unevenness and red push tarnish the Sharp LC42XL2E that otherwise deserves praise for its detail, motion handling and video processing.