Sharp LC-52XD1E - Expert Reviews

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: The hottest display panels on the HDTV market at the moment must be the 1080p LCD TVs that feature the full HD native resolution of 1920 x 1080, and are capable of both receiving and displaying 1080p video signals. On the 40" to 42" front, 3 familiar ...

Pros: Excellent black level, Fantastic HD picture post-calibration

Cons: Poor viewing angle, Electronic buzz (even in standby) and low-pitched hum,

Verdict: Sharp LC42XD1E is one of the cheapest (and best-value) 1080p LCD TVs available on the market, but HD material and some tweaking are necessary to get the best out of it.

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 ...