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Review summary: The provision of twin HDMIs also asserts this TV's interest in all things HD, though there's one slight connections glitch as we uncover no dedicated component video input. To get analogue HD video into this TV, therefore, you have to use a provided ...

Pros: Full HD resolution, impressive picture quality especially with HD, great design, fair price

Cons: No dedicated component video input, slight resolution loss with motion, rather tedious operating system

Review summary: Most manufacturers' new ranges of TVs seem like simply a gentle progression from what they've produced before. But on the evidence of the LC-42XD1E, Sharp's new LCD range is more like a full-blown revolution

Pros: Astounding HD sharpness, Vibrant colours, Great price

Cons: No component video input, Some standard-def MPEG artefacts

Verdict: A superb LCD TV at a price that's hard to ignore

Review summary: The stylish Sharp Aquos LC37XD1E is a 1080p LCD that displays amazing high-definition content. It's also easy to set up, has well-designed menus and a good range of connections, including two HDMIs inputs

Pros: Styling ; high-definition picture quality

Cons: Freeview picture quality ; non-standard component video connection

Verdict: The Sharp Aquos LC37XD1E is a solid performer -- Freeview and standard-definition aren't perfect but its high-definition performance is excellent

Review summary: Launched in October 2006 to much fanfare, Sharp's XD1E is the latest addition to their very respectable Aquos range of LCD TVs in the United Kingdom. Consumers have 4 choices when it comes to screen size: the 37" & 42" versions with 3-wave backlight; ...

Pros: Fantastic black level ; Desirable near-D65 greyscale easily achieved using "Low" colour temperature preset ; Accurate primary colour points ; Incredible detail from 1920x1080 resolution and 1:1 mapping without overscan ; Tint control and RGB colour ...

Cons: Noisy picture unless fed with the most pristine of signals ; Limited viewing angle... less than 60° in our case ; Electronic buzz (even in standby) and low-pitched hum ; Uneven backlight may affect picture quality (though not in our case) ; Red push ...

Verdict: With an online price tag of around £1100, the Sharp LC42XD1E represents excellent value for money... with a few caveats:

Review summary: We take Sharp's new 1080p LCD TV for a spin...

Pros: Great value, stylish and compact design, excellent hi-def pictures

Cons: No dedicated component input, standard def performance can vary

Verdict: Connection-wise the LC46XD1E isn't quite as spot on though. While there are two HDMI slots, two Scarts (only one of which is RGB) and even a CI slot for Top Up TV, we were left scratching our heads at the lack of a dedicated component input. All's not ...