Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN LCD HDTV Review

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Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN $1,099.50
By David Kender April 2, 2010

8.5

Overall Score

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Performance

7.4

Features

2.7

Introduction

The Sharp LC-40LE700UN ($1399 MSRP) is a solid performer, but its internet features are pretty sparse compared to its competitors. This slightly older model is perhaps best thought of as a prequel to the streaming content age of TV.

Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the LC-xxLE700UN series. The LC-xxLE700UN series includes the following models: LC-32LE700UN, LC-40LE700UN, LC-46LE700UN and LC-52LE700UN. Read here for more details on series differences.

This review is organized into 17 pages
Page 1 Tour & Design Read More...	Page 2 Blacks & Whites Acceptable contrast ratio. Screen just doesn’t get that bright. Read More...	Page 3 Color Accuracy Good color performance. Some loss of detail in bright blues. Read More...
Page 4 Motion Excellent motion performance. Some minor artifacting. Read More...	Page 5 Viewing Effects Excellent viewing angle. Still not as wide as a plasma display. Read More...	Page 6 Calibration Learn about the calibration settings for the Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN. Read More...
Page 7 Connectivity All the necessary ports. No swivel base makes it more difficult to access rear ports. Read More...	Page 8 Audio & Menus Decent audio performance. Portions of the menu are quite confusing. Read More...	Page 9 Multimedia & Internet Photo and music playback through USB ports. Streaming content features ill-conceived. Read More...
Page 10 Power Consumption Moderate power consumption. Read More...	Page 11 Sony KDL-40NX700 Comparison We compare the LC-40LE700UN to the KDL-40NX700. Read More...	Page 12 Samsung LN40B650 Comparison We compare the LC-40LE700UN to the LN40B650. Read More...
Page 13 Vizio VL420M Summary We compare the LC-40LE700UN to the VL420M. Read More...	Page 14 Conclusion Read our final conclusion of the Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN. Read More...	Page 15 Series Comparison Read about the difference between the models in the LC-xxLE700UN series Read More...
Page 16 Photo Gallery Read More...	Part 17 Comments Read what people are saying about the Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN. Add your comments...

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