Review of 37 Sharp LCD Television : Sharp Aquos LC37D64U 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Sharp Aquos LC37D64U 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Sharp LCD Television
Once again, Sharp, a leader in LCD technology, establishes a new design standard for Sharp LCD Television. With a screen size class of 37″, the AQUOS® LC-37D64U raises the bar by fitting large screen sizes into incredibly small footprints. By changing the layout of circuits inside the Sharp LCD television panel and by reducing the number of parts, Sharp engineers developed the Slim-line design which reduces depth by 25%, allowing placement of the LC-37D64U in virtually any setting. The Sharp LCD television LC-37D64U utilizes Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View / Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology and 4ms response time.
From the front, the main distinction between this Sharp lcd television and the other 37″ TVs in the lineup is the metallic gray grille at the bottom of the frame. If you look from the side, you see that the screen is actually offset in front of this speaker enclosure, which curves gracefully back.
Other than that, this over 45 pound (with stand), 3.75″ wide (sans stand) Sharp LCD television looks pretty much like all the others in the group. Though, It’s will admit that the piano black bezel on this AQUOS is noticeably thinner at 1.25″, which makes it the least wide of the lot (35.36″). If you have an especially tight fitting TV cabinet, reducing the extra inch may be crucial.
Next to this mini-panel on the back and facing out, the larger panel furnishes just two HDMI inputs, (one with matching stereo Audio Ins), one Component input (YPbPr) with matching stereo Audio Ins, one VGA (15 pin D-Sub) with a minijack Audio In, one S-Video, one Composite (with Audio), a digital Audio Out (optical), a stereo analog Audio Out, and a RS-232C port.
For most newer model HDTVs, a minimum of three HDMI inputs is the norm. Of course, many of you may not need more than two, but those inputs can fill up fast with cable set top boxes, DVD players, and game boxes.
The one RF antenna input connects to integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuners. Since the tuner system is Clear QAM compatible, you can attach your cable TV signal directly into the RF connector and tune in unscrambled cable stations.
In none of its current models has Sharp included a USB port for uploading photos or music files. The Sharp LCD television LC-37D64U also does not offer an Ethernet capability. You would need to jump to the Sharp lcd television AQUOS LC-52SE94U to find that feature.
To add to the list, this Sharp lcd television does not include picture-in-picture. You simply need to decide if the lack of any of these features is a deal breaker. If they aren’t, then you can walk on the sunny side of the street. The Sharp LCD television LC-37D64U is a basic uncluttered HDTV that delivers a great picture.
Conclusion
With its great picture quality, the AQUOS LC-37D64U would be a welcome addition to a family room or my bedroom. But at 37″ and with non-stellar audio, You should ban it from the home theater.
