Sharp LC-26GA4U 26-Inch AQUOS HDTV-Ready LCD Flat-Panel TV

by Sharp

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 33.4 x 10.9 x 19.4 inches ; 36.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 39 pounds
• 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: B0002EZ7LG
• Item model number: LC-26GA4U
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #108,303 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 30, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Revitalize your home entertainment with a flat-screen jolt of style and quality in the form of Sharp's Advanced Super View LC-26GA4U. The 26-inch, HDTV- and PC-compatible LCD television--a member of Sharp's stylish AQUOS line--offers a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio to match your favorite movies, and high-definition video resolution up to 720p (progressive-scan) when connected to a DTV set-top box/receiver (not included).

The 1,366 x 768-resolution LC-26GA4U includes 2 detachable, high-aperture aluminum speakers powered by 10 watts per channel. At less than 4 inches deep, the set is perfect for either table or wall positioning. A handy PC Card slot lets you view still images and video you've recorded on a PC Card, and Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit ensures a lightning-quick response time of less than 16 ms for smooth-as-silk video and gaming graphics.

LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning. They also tend to be cheaper and, to some eyes, slightly more natural looking than their plasma flat-panel counterparts, which usually "spec" higher (higher brightness, higher contrast ratio).

The LC-26GA4U's Advanced Super View/black TFT (thin-film-transistor) screen offers exceptionally wide (170- by 170-degree) viewing angles and an extraordinary contrast ratio of 800:1 for super-black blacks. Its high brightness (450 cd/m2) ensures wide dynamic range for vivid colors, great depth, and realism. You can place it anywhere--near windows, doors, or other light sources--and its picture will remain vivid. And, with its 60,000-hour lamp life, the backlight life is long enough to give you viewing pleasure for many years. A built-in 181-channel, drift-free PLL synthesized tuner lets you plug your TV antenna or cable box right into the LC-26GA4U and start watching.

Connections consist of 2 high-definition component-video inputs, 1 DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated) input, 1 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) input, 3 composite-video inputs, and 1 S-video input. An audio/video output (composite- and S-video with stereo analog audio) facilitates hookup with a surround receiver, DVR, VCR, or other destination.

DVI-I is a direct-digital DVI terminal capable of transmitting both analog and digital video data. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV or monitor. HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

What's in the Box
LCD TV, detachable speakers, a table stand, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Sharp's LC-26GA4U is a state-of-the-art 26" widescreen LC-TV that can easily enhance the decor of any family room, living room or den. With a 16: 9 aspect ratio, HDTV-compatible resolution of 1366 x 768 and breathtaking color purity, it is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future. The LC-26GA4U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel, which provides levels of high brightness (450 cd/m2), an 800: 1 contrast ratio, and wide viewing angles (170? x 170?). Additionally, the LC-26GA4U is an HDTV Monitor, which means it is compatible with 720p signals from HDTV sources (separate DTV decoder required).The LC-26GA4U features an elegant new design with detachable speakers to ensure the sound is as outstanding as the picture. In addition, the included table stand can be easily removed for wall mounting applications.Other features that distinguish the LC-26GA4U include: HDMI, DVI-I and 2 HD component video inputs; a PC Card slot which allows you to record and view still images and video on a PC Card; and Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit, which enables fast response time of less than 16ms.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Stylish with some negatives, October 25, 2004

By	J. Koch (Boston, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sharp LC-26GA4U 26-Inch AQUOS HDTV-Ready LCD Flat-Panel TV (Electronics)

This TV is excellent on style, small footprint, and small comparative weight. This TV is best if your primarily watch DVD's or HDTV, and it is primarily a bedroom or second room TV, not a primary TV. The picture quality and size are not the best for regular cable TV, and the price definitely is not. It is awkward to connect all the necessary wires as they are all on one side or below the TV, and then you are supposed to thread them all through a removable panel with a 2 inch hole. Also, this version does not include a built in HDTV tuner. The computer monitor feature is good for hooking up to a laptop, but it uses up the only HDMI cable port.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 'More to See' in Sharp's Aquos 26" LCD TV, May 28, 2006

By	RnA (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp LC-26GA4U 26-Inch AQUOS HDTV-Ready LCD Flat-Panel TV (Electronics)

We bought the Sharp Aquos LC-26DA5U 26" LCD TV a few weeks ago. Great picture quality, superb sound, stylish design. After a lot of research and numerous trips to stores, we narrowed our search down to Sony (picture), Samsung (price) and Sharp (middle ground). Sharp definitely gives you the best of both worlds - quality picture at a great price. One area for improvement - remote control design (reminds me of a laundry bat :-)). Thank you Amazon for the FREE standard shipping offer! Got the TV within a week of purchase.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great picture and sound when it works..., February 14, 2005

By	carolsc (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp LC-26GA4U 26-Inch AQUOS HDTV-Ready LCD Flat-Panel TV (Electronics)

Bought this TV in December 2004 (have had a 13" Aquos for a year and love it). About mid-January I started noticing 'flickering' of the picture. Sometimes it does it (and can get really dark too) and sometimes it doesn't. (I have replaced the cables with Monster brand and bought a new DVD recorder so I KNOW it has to be the TV). I'm reluctant to take it to a service center at this point since sometimes it works fine. Very frustrating! I called Sharp and they had no idea...told me just to take it to a service center. Too expensive a set for this kind of problem.