The HDMI and connectivity options lets you connect this TV to any home theater system in no time at all. Brightness - 450 cdm2 Viewing Angles - 176 degrees (horizontal & vertical) ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuner 3-wavelength blacklight 6ms Quick Shoot response time Twin 10-watt speakers (fixed, bottom) 2 HDMI in Connectivity - 2 HD Component in, S-Video, 3 Composite in, 4 Audio (L/R), 1 RF in (analog/digital) Lamp life - 60,000 hours Piano Black cabinet finish Unit Dimensions - 32-1/4 (w) x 23-1/4 (h) x 4-3/4 (d) (25-3/4 (h) x 10-3/4 (d) on stand) Unit Weight - TBA

Customer Review: Every BAD review you’ve read about this Sharp model is TRUE… Initially we were very happy about our purchase. We believed we had purchased a quality product from a reliable company. If we’d known then what we now know about this model (Sharp Aquos LC32D40U) we would have NEVER ever bought this over priced piece of junk. Sharp should be ashamed of itself for ever allowing consumers to believe they were purchasing a first tier, quality Sharp product.

The first time we bought this set (yes you read that right) we had to return it to the store because half of the sets inputs were defective (this was verified by the repair guy that did an on site call). Because less than 2 weeks had passed from the time of purchase the store exchanged the set with little problems. We simply chalked it up to bad luck of the draw. This second set lasted a little over 1 year before we started to expereince the following.

CONS: 1. Diagonal line appeared across the corner of the set (very visable) and never went away. 2. Display cut out (audio remained). We could “reset” it by turning the set off and waiting a while before turing it back on again but what a hassle! Especially when it would cut out repeatedly. 3. Color balance began to be very inconsistant. This time getting a service call wasn’t so easy. We spent over 45 days calling customer service for assitance. After all was said and done we were told by a Sharp customer service agent to return the set to the store where it would be exchanged. That turned out to NOT be true. That was the worst insult of all, finding Sharps customer service people were deceitful in telling us what we needed to do to have the set repaired, then replaced. Once we figured out what was going on and confronted them all they had to say was “I’m sorry you feel that way”. WOW! What stunning customer service (NOT). Like others who have been screwed by Sharp on this model we will NEVER buy another Sharp product. Normally we don’t bother with extended warranties but fortunately we had opted for one at the store where we had purchased this set. We were eventually able to return the defective set and exchange it for a different set; a SONY Bravia (KDL32XBR4).

PROS Simply put, there are none. I don’t care how nice a set looks or what great features it claims to have. For the amount of money you spend for this model you should rightfully expect that it be manufactured at Sharps main plant with a 100% authentic, first tier quality Sharp products. The fact that Sharp isn’t willing to fully disclose that this set does NOT fit that criteria is unethical and simply wrong. If you recently bought this set, good luck to you because the bloom will be off the rose soon. For those considering this Sharp model, DON’T! For the money you can do so much better.

Customer Review: Good picture but poor reliability
While this set produces a good picture the video has failed in a similar manner to other Amazon reviews. If you must have this set an extended service warranty is highly recommended. (This is a Best Buy purchase.) Our set first started losing video at 11 months. We had a service call and the TV went another month or two before acting up again. If it were not for the extended warranty we would have been out of luck at this point. To cut to the chase, after three service calls and three visits the set was pronounced unrepairable and we’re being allowed to get a replacement TV of any brand from Best Buy.

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SHARP LC-C3234U AQUOS 32" HDTV LCD TV TELEVISION NICE! US $405.00 (16 Bids) Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 15:40:21 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

SHARP LC-32SB21U 32" 720p HDTV LCD TV TELEVISION NICE! US $330.00 (16 Bids) Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 16:10:21 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

SHARP LC-32SB21U 32-INCH LCD FLAT-PANEL 720P HDTV AS-IS US $295.00 (7 Bids) Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 16:33:41 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Sharp LC-32SH12U 32" 16:9 Widescreen LCD HDTV US $499.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 6:40:37 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

BRAND NEW 32" Sharp LC-32D62U HDTV-Ready LCD 1080p HDTV US $799.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 8:56:40 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Sharp Aquos LC-32D43U 32" 720p LCD HDTV AS IS Cracked US $209.00 Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 13:54:11 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

SHARP LC-32SB21U 32" 720p HDTV LCD TV TELEVISION NICE! US $405.00 (19 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 14:54:20 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Sharp Aqous LC-32D44U 32" LCD- TV- HDTV **1080i/720p** US $659.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 15:05:45 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

SHARP LC-C3234U AQUOS 32" HDTV LCD TV TELEVISION NICE! US $202.50 (11 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 15:06:20 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

SHARP AQUOS LC-C3234U 32" WIDESCREEN LCD HDTV DUAL HDMI US $370.00 (19 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 15:14:48 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LG’s XD Engine takes the low resolution of analog signals to near HD levels by improving brightness, contrast, detail and enhancing color as well as reducing signal noise. This total solution results in cinema-like high-resolution images.

Customer Review: We love it!
This tv did not disappoint. It was the best price we could find for a 32″ that included all the features we wanted. It shipped very quickly and was delivered even before we expected it. The set up was incredibly easy and user friendly. This comes with a high recommendation.

Customer Review:
AWESOME PICTURE! HIGLY RECOMMEND!
This TV was a replacement for a Sony Bravia “M” series. We were very unhappy with the Sony’s picture. We bought this due to the price and the contrast ratio of 8000:1. We were PLEASANTLY surprised! This tv is great! Nice looking, SUPER sharp and clear picture even on non-HD channels. I would definitely say this is worth more than what we paid! We did get the warranty only because LG reliability is not yet determined since the tv’s are so new.

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LG LCD HDTVs on Ebay (Current listings)

LG 22LG30 22in 720p Widescreen Flat Panel LCD HDTV US $120.50 (20 Bids) Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 14:12:41 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

LG 32" 16:9 5ms 720p LCD HDTV 32LB9D 10000:1 ATSC NTSC US $152.50 (7 Bids) Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 17:35:38 PST Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

New Wall Mount for LG HDTV 34" to 50" LCD/Plasma TV US $19.99 Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 20:02:06 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LG 32" LCD 32LG30 HDTV REMOTE ONLY MKJ40653801 US $8.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 20:09:27 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LG 37" LCD 37LG30 HDTV REMOTE ONLY MKJ40653801 US $8.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 20:10:30 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LG 52" LCD 52LG50 HDTV REMOTE ONLY MKJ40653801 US $8.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 20:12:43 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LG 42" LCD 42LG30 HDTV REMOTE ONLY MKJ40653801 US $8.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 20:16:45 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LG 22LG31 22" LCD Flat Panel HDTV TV NEW HD Widescreen US $389.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 20:24:12 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

New Wall Mount for LG HDTV 25" to 34" LCD/Plasma TV US $25.99 Auction Ends: Monday Dec-01-2008 21:01:05 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LG LCD HDTV 22" Class Wide Screen 22LG30 NEW In BOX NR US $222.88 (12 Bids) Auction Ends: Tuesday Dec-02-2008 7:25:21 PST Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Akai is a company with a long history of innovation and leadership in the fields of audio and video consumer electronics. For the past decades, Akai has been a major factor in the electronics industry. From its early days of dominant marketshare in the reel-to-reel recording industry, to modern day state of the art home entertainment systems, Akai continues to be a leader in the consumer electronics industry.\\\\

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Built-in ATSC Tuner for over-the-air HDTV broadcast reception;High Definition Monitor with 480p, 720p, and 1080i;High brightness (550 cd/m2);1.366 x 768 native resolution for optimal HDTV performance;Beautiful color depth with a contrast ratio of 1, 000: 1;Wide Screen aspect ratio (16: 9) for complete home theater experiences;3: 2 pull down for optimum movie viewing;Wide viewing angle (176 degrees H, 176 degrees V);Powerful Stereo Sound, 14 watts (7 watts x 2);Full-function Remote Control and Table Top Stand included;Elegant design fits any decor;HDTV compatible through HDMI and component (YPbPr) inputs;Conventional video through S-video and composite video inputs;VGA port for connection to PC.
Customer Review: November 29, 2007
Just One Little Hitch On The Akai HD Television.
The good news is that the AKAI line of sleek LCD Televisions that are really moving in stores around the country offer an excellent price value without compromising picture quality and state of the art features. When I brought my set home and installed it in order to function with my Verizon Fios service, I soon found out that the Akai Company does not offer universal remote codes for the current line for some reason that as a consumer I am not privy to.

This may mean that some abilities are limited such as the use of your dvr launched along with all other components by having one universal remote which in our case would be the Verizon. Conceivably, there may come a time where we can only work with the remote issued by our provider, but as of this date I am not at that point.There is no way now besides possibly purchasing an infrared code puller ($100)to control the Akai with a universal remote.

For many obvious reasons including misplacement, nobody wants to get involved with two remotes. I am still recommending AKAI in hopes that one of the corporate players will correct this issue. Jay Adler, Music Critic
Customer Review:
Good TV but Poor Features.
This TV has great picture quality but unfortunately it lacks many features like no signal strength meter to help you in aiming your antenna for receiving OTA HD stations, no QAM tuner for most of us in the 21st century this means that you have to have a set top box in order to receive digital cable, no auto source select this means that you have to keep pressing the source button several times just to switch from one device to the next and this can be a bit of a pain as you can have 6 devices hooked up simultaneously. I would suggest if your going to buy this TV and want to watch OTA HD as well as QAM buy the Samsung DTB-H260F digital hd receiver and you will be quite pleased.

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Akai LCT3285TA - 32" LCD TV - widescreen - 720p - HDTV US $551.92 Auction Ends: Wednesday Dec-31-2008 0:32:11 PST Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Akai LCT3285TA - 32" LCD TV - widescreen - 720p - HDTV US $618.83 Auction Ends: Wednesday Dec-31-2008 0:32:12 PST Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

The D62U Series utilizes the next generation of Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing 10,000:1 Dynamjic-Contrast Ratio, rapid 6 milliseconds screen response, and wide viewing anagles.

The D62U Series are HDTVs with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 2 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD component video inputs. It features a sleek piano black cabinet, with subtle, recessed bottom-mounted speakers and ab included table stand that easily removes for optional wall mounting applications. Tuning System ATSC / QAM / NTSC - Ready for Digital and HDTV Dynamic Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology 10,000 - 1 Native Contrast Ratio 2000 - 1 Response Time 6ms for rapid video and game display HDMI Input 2 (1080p compatible) HD Component Input 2 S-Video Input 1 Composite Video Input (A/V) 3 Audio Inputs (L/R) 4 Back-Light System 4-wavelength Table Stand Included Optional Wall Mount Brackets AN-LCGWF, AN-37AG2 Unit Dimensions - TV with Stand and Speakers 31-25/64 x 23-9/32 x 10-3/4; TV with Speakers Only 31-25/64 x 20-59/64 x 3-53/64; Weight Unit (TV with Stand and Speakers) 45.2 lbs.; Unit (TV with Speakers only) 36.4 lbs.

Customer Review:
Six Stars ! Great LCD - Picture is Beautiful ! Even with just rabbit ears hooked up ! Can’t find the words ……. You must see it to believe it ! How can you describe a super sharp picture, life like colors……. no words. My only problem with the unit is that all the HD connections are on the right side of the unit, making for an extra 2 ft of cable was needed…? Buy this TV !

Customer Review:
Great vendor, great service! I was very impressed with the speed I received this item! I was a little nervous about making an expensive purchase of electronics on-line, but Amazon made it simple. I ordered on December 19th, received December 21st in perfect condition! The TV is fantastic and my husband loved his surprise.

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Sharp LC32D62U 32" HDTV, 1080p, Built-in ATSC Tuner US $889.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Dec-21-2008 16:00:50 PST Buy this Item   | Watch this Item