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Sharp Aquos 52XD1E Full High Definition LCD TV review

Design
The Sharp Aquos 52XD1E comes in a very simple design. Opting for clean straight lines the latest Sharp Full High Definition LCD have a sold back frame around the edge with a simple Sharp logo at the front. The only sign of creativity is the slim grey wave-affect strip that hugs the bottom of the LCD as does the surround sound speakers. The XD1E also comes with its own two legged tilt and swivel, piano black stand. All the attachments have been discretely around the back and these include two HDM inputs, two Scart and a PC input.

Setup/Installation

Even though this is a 1080 Full High Definition TV it still works the same as other modern HD plasma and LCD TVs. Once you’ve switched the LCD on the programming goes through everything and works out the channels for you.

Features

Let’s start by explaining the Full High Definition feature of the Sharp Aquos 52XD1E LCD. While other HD ready TVs provide high definition, because the resolution they had was only 1280x768 pixels some of the information was swashed in. But with this 52XD1E the resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels giving plenty of room for all the information to be transmitted. It’s a bit like a large, fat juicy beef burger being swashed into a small bap – it will still taste good but will look so much better placed in larger bap. So as well as a 1920 x 1080 resolution, the Aquos XD1E will also have 450cd/m2 brightness and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. It has a response rate of 4ms giving fast pixel change and Quick Shoot technology for fast moved pictures. This HD LCD also comes with Sharp’s DCE (Dynamic Contrast Enhancement) as well as its Advanced Optical Picture Control (OPC) and it has two HDMI inputs, NICAM/A2 Stereo, two Scart connections, a PC input, and built-in Freeview. The widescreen Sharp Aquos XD1E also has 176 x 176 degree viewing.

Performance

We're still fully testing out the product but will post a performance result soon.

What's In The Box?

Sharp Aquos XD1E, remote control, power cable.

Overall Opinion

So far so good, we really like the simple design of the Sharp FHD LCD. It’s the kind of television that will fit into any living room. And the fact it has a 176 degree viewing means you don’t have to position it perfectly to be able to view the widescreen facilities. And Sharp have provided everything you would need for this to be a fully functioning HD TV – with two HDMI inputs as well as a PC connection it’s totally futureproof, and obviously being a 1920 x 1080 resolution means your viewing experience will be even better than before.

Pros + Fully HD ready + Good contrast ratio + Two HDMI ports	Cons - Very simple looking
Sound Quality 9/10	Picture Quality 9/10
Connectivity 9/10	Future Compatibility 9/10
Ease Of Use 9/10	Overall Rating

By Babita Wakelin
10/10/2006 at 10:34:90am

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