Customer Reviews

Sharp LC40E67U/N 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

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4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I was not going to review this TV, but when I read the first review up here I thought I should go ahead and add my two cents. First of all, it does not seem like a big issue to me that the TV does not come with a wall mounting stand. I do not think LCD TVs like this normally do come with that (a buddy of mine just bought a larger Sony for over $2G and it did not come with a stand). I have mine sitting on a TV stand anyway, so this was really not an issue for me. Secondly, I do not think it is accurate that this model is being discontinued. When I got my TV I was told that this was a new line and that they were just coming out (2-3 weeks ago). The fact that there are virtually no reviews of the TV on the internet seems to support that point. So I think that is misinformation.

I was worried about the fact that the TV is 60hz and not 120hz like many of the TVs coming out now (or even 240hz). It appears to me that I was worried over nothing as I do not see any issues at all, even when I am watching sports such as football, basketball, etc.

Another thing I was worried about was the sound - I had looked at a 37" Sharp in Walmart a while back and noticed that the sound was very poor - in particular, not loud enough. That is not the case on this TV. It has two sound modes, Stereo and Surround, and the sound seems very good actually for an LCD.

As to the picture quality, I did not think that the Standard mode looked that great, but after I fiddled with the modes I settled on the User setting where I could adjust things like backlight and contrast myself and, having done that, I think the picture is very good. Dynamic (not Fixed) also looks very good.

My only real complaint here is that I can't figure out how to set the video modes for things like "dot by dot" and "smart stretch" so that it uses the appropriate mode for an input signal. What I would like to see is the ability to have it use "dot by dot" (this shows the signal as received by the TV) for HD, but "smart stretch" (this stretches the signal to fill the screen) for standard TV, but I don't see how to do that. Not sure if other brands can do that, but does not seem like this one does (but this could be user error, I am still learning about the TV).

The TV has a matte screen (vs glossy) and it looks very nice in the room where I am using it (family room with low to moderate light). It has a glossy frame around the screen with an orange highlight along the bottom. It is a nice looking TV, similar to the Samsung TOC (I have a 20" TOC in my bedroom).

I have the TV hooked up to a Comcast HD DVR box, so I really can't say much about how well the TV works as a tuner, have not tried it that way. I am using the Comcast box as my tuner.

Like most HDTVs, HD looks spectacular, standard TV is "not bad". DVDs look good, certainly no worse than on a regular TV, better I'd say. I have not tried Blue Ray yet.

I like the TV and I am very happy with it so far. I think it is a very good buy for the $$.

I have the TV for about 2 weeks now. Overall it is a good value for the price, but I think there are a couple of shortcomings that I am not sure are specific to this TV or to LCD's generally. The main issue is getting the color and brightness settings right. The TV comes with a feature that automatically sets color, brightness and sharpness(I believe the feature is called "OSC" or some similar acronym) based on the lighting in the room. I found that if this feature is turned on, the picture is extremely dull. Only after turning this feature off and manually adjusting the brightness, color and sharpness on my own does the picture have the bright color and crispness one would expect from a high definition television. The second concern relates to the picture quality itself. When an object is not moving quickly, the picture is sharp; but if someone or something is moving, there is a bit of a blurry effect that does not allow the TV picture to "focus" on the object and render it sharply. As a result, for certain programs, you do not see the very high definition crisp picture you would hope for on TV of this kind. It is still unclear to me whether continued manipulation of the TV's settings will improve each of these issues. The third issue with the TV is the sound quality; it is not very good or "stereo-like." This can certainly be resolved by hooking up the TV to a surround-sound system, but by itself the TV's sound is lacking. Fourth, a minor point: the TV takes a very long time to turn on; maybe 15 seconds. Not a huge inconvenience but that is longer than I expected and can be annoying if you are trying to quickly tune to a program. Finally, and this may be an issue with LCD TV's generally, I don't think the picture compares well to my Plasma (older) TV. On the Plasma, the colors, especially black, seem richer and it is more enjoyable watching fast moving sports programs.

On the bright side, the TV renders a standard definition picture far better than my plasma. There is also no issue with "burn-out," something that is a constant worry with my plasma. The TV also has 1080p capability, which I have yet to test out with a Blueray player. Finally, the TV looks very nice on the wall; it is a nice looking piece of machinery.

If anyone has any views on the above issues, particularly as to the shortcomings, I would love to hear them.

I've had this tv for a few weeks now and I'm quite happy with it. The picture is great. Sound is very good for a flat panel LCD. I currently have my HD cable box connected to it and my Playstation 3. I also am using an DVI to HDMI cable which connects my laptop to my tv. This hookup is great for watching tv shows over the web (like from Hulu), or also as a photo viewer. Blue-ray movies look amazing. Video games on my PS3 look amazing. I was not a big fan of the "champaign" colored accent on the bottom but once I got the tv home, it is very subtle, much less noticeable than in the picture on this website. I also like how the screen is not one of those ultra glossy ones that reflects too much. Also, as you'll read below, this tv is not a discontinued model. It is a new 2009 model and is active on Sharp's website. For the price, I will say you can't really go wrong here. You'll be very happy with it.

I've read a lot of reviews on this TV and other sharp TVs. The complaints I've read were the follwoing

- 60 Hz and not 120 Hz - you really can't see the difference, maybe if you play some games where things move fast, but for normal use, you won't notice a thing
- speakers are weak - yes, they could be better probably, but I think that the sound is just fine if you use your TV as a TV and not a boom box
- the remote control is weird and unintuitive and has small buttons etc - totally untrue, very intuitive, easy to use, normal buttons.

Some people simply, I think, like to complain and try to find the smallest details that they would like to improve. I am quite a picky guy and pay attention to detail and this TV is just great. I am very happy with it. Could it be somewhat better (sound), probably so, would I like to pay 1000 bucks more for it, NO. END OF STORY, simple choice. I read all the reviews before buying it and concluded that most of the people liked it and only a few had unreasonable expectations and I was right.

I actually found this TV cheaper at Costco and the return policy and extra warranty was a no brainer for me. I was looking for a 37-40" LCD 1080P HDTV for a few months now, waiting for prices to drop a little more before buying one. My price range was around $800 max so it narrowed my choices. There was a samsung 40" 1080P which I missed out on several months ago and it's been hard finding an identical deal. I purchased it knowing I had the option to return it within 90 days and so far it's been a great TV. I have a cablevision HDTV box connected as well as logitech speakers and the set up is great. It was a gift for my gf and she absolutely loves her new TV! If you're on a budget I recommend buying it... but not on amazon because you can find it cheaper elsewhere with price guarantee.

I'm using the stand that comes with the TV and found it to be surprisingly stable (a risk even with a precocious 3 year old). The resolution is excellent, the sound is actually decent for a flat screen, and I really couldn't be much happier. It is a dust magnet, however, and the piano finish on the frame, although aesthetically presented, will add a wee bit of extra wiping to your daily chores. Well worth the Windex.

If you're really itching for a 120Hz versus this 60Hz television then my only advice would be to save the chunk of change and go with the cheaper model--especially if you're pinching pennies for a sound system to go with it. The only significant differences between the two would be if you were to use BlueRay DVDs where you can see a slight bump in crispness in the picture. Movies are much more about good stories and reasonably tight action at our home, so I couldn't be bothered to spend extra money on a DVD player and DVDs just to watch a speeding car or follow bullets whiz by a bit more clearly. Still, if you're a blink-of-an-eye connoisseur and want all the glory of max Hz refresh rates, you'd be better off going with a 600Hz plasma screen anyway. Hope this helped a bit!

A great value for an LCD TV. Excellent contrast, sharp image when connected to an appropriate source and better than average digital over the air tuner. I saw this TV at a local electronics retailer on the wall next to Samsung's and Sony's and the picture quality is on par with TV's that cost 400.00 more. 4 HDMI inputs and every other connectivity option that can be imagined.

I just purchased this tv last week and although it wasn't 120HZ i just couldn't justify the extra couple hundred dollars just to get that one last feature.

Pretty easy to set up...well, my dad set it up LOL! We tinkered with the tint, contrast, brightness setting for about 5 minutes to get the look we wanted b/c those factory default settings are bunk. As soon as it was good to go we flipped to an HD channel and watched a football game with such mind blowing clarity I swear it was better than being at the game.

I love this tv, if I could I would marry it and have it's 19 inch portable babies. Ok, not really but you know what I'm saying. I just wish ALL my HD channels were 1080 b/c now that I have a great tv i can really tell the difference between 480, 720, and 1080.

The only downside is the picture quality is so good I don't like watching my old DVDs in 480 anymore and now I'm dying to buy a Blue-Ray so I can get the maximum impact of the sharpness and clarity.

I picked up one of these last week for $589 at a regular big box electronics store after some rewards I had there. I'd recommend it to anyone. Very quality build, nice glossy materials, unit screams quality compared to others I researched including Vizio, Insignia, Olevia.
I sit about 10' from this screen, displaying a Windows media center I have connected via HDMI at 1920x1080. It looks amazing right out of the box. I have the TV in a cabinet on its included stand, which was easy to set up and is also very high quality and glossy looking. The energy saver mode is useful and the picture is really great and clear, especially after adjusting colors with a THX DVD.
Yes, the remote is a little ghetto, but you should be using a universal remote anyway. Ditto with the sound complaint and using a stereo. Don't get a nice HDTV like this and then be cheap with its stock audio and remote, or you already know what will happen. Jeez, you just saved enough compared to a Samsung or Sony TV to BUY a cheap surround stereo that will sound good.
In short, pick one of these up if you're on the market. You won't be sorry.

TV looks great. Great price. Just wanted to get more good reviews for this TV because I'm very happy with it.