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04.Controls, Menu & Remote
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05.Conclusion
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06.Ratings & Specs
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07.Comments
Sharp Aquos LC-52BD80U
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Connectivity & MediaDisplay Size & Technology
The LC-52BD80U has a 52-inch LCD display. LCDs have the potential to be brighter than plasma screens and are also a lot more energy efficient. Their backlight also means blacks might look more washed out than on plasmas, which means their contrast ratio won't be as impressive as on a plasma screen.
This model also comes in a few different screen sizes: 52, 46, 42, 37, and 32 inches. The serial numbers of these TVs are all in the format LC-*BD60U, where the * is the screen size.
True to its display technology, the LC-52BD80U looked
bright, but didn't have particularly deep blacks.
Format & Resolution
The LC-52BD80U's format is 1080p, which means its resolution is 1920x1080. It has an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Brightness, Blacks & Contrast Ratio
We checked the press release, and didn't see a contrast ratio listed for the LC-52BD80U. The press release assures us it is a high ratio.
Refresh Rate & Motion
We didn't see any problems with jitteriness or motion blurring on the LC-52BD80U's screen. Of course, this is a simple observation made on the show floor; we couldn't bring our testing equipment out to CES with us. The television does features 120Hz refresh rate, however, which usually produces better motion performance thant the standard 60Hz rate found on most televisions.
Viewing Angle
The manufacturer-stated viewing angle is 176º. We think this estimate is a bit optimistic, since we did notice some slight desaturation towards the 60º mark, but overall we thought the LC-52BD80U had a great viewing angle for an LCD. Typically LCDs solarize or desaturate significantly as your viewing angle changes from perpendicular.
Color
The colors on the LC-52BD80U didn't seem quite as vibrant as on other TVs we've seen at the show, but they weren't overly desaturated either. The colors seemed evenly emphasized throughout the screen, even towards the edges. We'd guess the LC-52BD80U would get an average or slightly above average result on our lab tests, but we'll wait for our results before we assert this with any degree of certainty.
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