Sharp Aquos LC42D65U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

by Sharp

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 40.2 x 28 inches ; 55.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 65 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001E93J36
• Item model number: LC42D65U
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #32,801 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 13, 2008

Product Description

Product Description

The AQUOS LC42D65U sets a new standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC42D65U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine, providing high Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time and wide viewing angles (176�H x 176�V). The LC42D65U is HDTV with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 5 HDMI� inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The LC42D65U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fine but expected a bit better, January 31, 2009

By	Robert Huang "RealUserRealStory" (TX, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sharp Aquos LC42D65U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I've had this for about a month. It works ok but since I have two other HDTVs at home so I got a good chance to compare (instead of just the giddiness of owning the first HDTV). The 6ms response time doesn't bother me as I don't think I can tell the difference between 6 ms and 4ms 9as.

The good:

Lower power consumption comparing to some other brands. Channel change is quick. You wouldn't know the importance of this unless you have one that's slow. Great menu selections. You can customize about anything. No banding.

Now the not so good:

I don't know how many dead pixels for such a screen size is considered acceptable. Mine came with at least two dozen. They are so small and I can't tell from beyond two feet away, so ok.

The speakers are really bad. Yeah maybe it's as bad as it can be. Even my wife can easily tell the difference between the build-in speakers and my $20 computer speakers that I plugged in.

One of the holes in the back that bolt the TV to the stand is slightly off position, as a result, the screw can't go in. The delivery guy tried 10 min, and I tried 20 min myself. It's not a deal breaker as the other 3 were screwed on fine, but just makes you wonder the cost-cutting has gotten to a dangerous point.

In the end I didn't return it because of the hassle of returning and the hassle of having to find another one. I expected a bit more from a supposedly higher end model, however.

43 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2008 version of 64U, November 2, 2008

By	Earl A. Sandness "earl610" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sharp Aquos LC42D65U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Check the reviews for the lc42d64u model. The "65u" is the fall 2008 version of it. I had to do a lot of research (hours) to figure this out. Even Sharp's website is still listing the 64u's at this time. Found this at productwiki.com

http://www.productwiki.com/sharp-aquos-d65u-series/

There have been over 60 5 start ratings on the 64u at amazon.com so I thought you might be interested in a little more feedback before making your purchase. Given the vast price difference, I figure it's just new and no one knows about it so this may be a get it while you can opportunity...

According to the site mentioned, the only difference is the energy star functionality, which can be turned off, according to the previous rater.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, crystal clear picture quality, November 10, 2008

By	tc (va,usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp Aquos LC42D65U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I bought that tv 3 weeks ago.Since that time, we are enjoying watching tv and dvd movies as whole family. Black is real black and the colors are vivid. I also connect my tv to my laptop and use as a monitor. Superb result.Great product, great buy.
20% energy saving option is an additional feature which is great.