Sharp LC-52XD1E - Expert Reviews

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Sharp joins the 1080p party.

Verdict: The main thing about the 42XD1E, though, is that its imperfections aren't really that serious overall ? and for the most part they're also very common across the LCD world as a whole. The 42XD1E's many strengths, however, are certainly not common. So ...

Review summary: With an abundance of 1080-line material now available from the likes of Sky HD, Blu-ray and HD DVD, there's a growing demand for TVs with 1920 x 1080 resolution. Sharp's LC-37XD1E recognises this need, boasting a 'full' HD resolution

Pros: Decent connections, Good-quality HD pictures

Cons: Poor audio

Verdict: With its amazing resolution, this LCD superstar unlocks the full potential of high-def pictures, but it's far from flawless

Review summary: When the Sharp Aquos XD1E series of 1080p LCD TVs first hit the streets of UK in October 2006, the initial impressions were great: detailed high-definition picture with very respectable blacks at an unbeatable price point. It was not long though ...

Pros: Fantastic black level + high calibrated contrast ratio, Pin-sharp high resolution detail

Cons: Screen uniformity issues ('banding'), Electronic buzz (even in standby) and low-pitched hum,

Verdict: As the cheapest 46-inch 1080p LCD TV available on the market today, Sharp LC46XD1E offers excellent value-for-money despite some flaws.