Sharp LC GD6U Series TV (26", 32", 37")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the sound and connectivity. The design and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the tuner, and the value for money and remote control get mixed comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sharp LC GD6U Series TV (26", 32", 37") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Sharp LC GD6U Series TV (26", 32", 37")

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Sharp LC GD6U Series TV (26", 32", 37") from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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33% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Should I have gone for extra inches

 

Light, intuitive, easy to use and very sharp

may be a little on the small side

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Sharp AQUOS LC-26GD6U 26" LCD TV

 

With cable card connection the picture on HDTV is stunning.

HDTV picture. Cable Card connecton, no cable box needed. Normal cable picture.

Terrible off the air tuner. With Cable Card, unable to access the directory schedule feature.

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Sharp AQUOS LC-26GD6U 26" LCD TV

 

I have used my Aquos for over 2 months.

Excellent picture quality and sound. Very easy set up. Beautiful appearance... yet does not detract from its surroundings. Can be used on its stand, or mounted on a wall.

None that are important. It would be nice if the unit could be rotated on its stand, but this wouldn't really be worth much extra cost.

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Great picture, but could use a few 'extras'!

 

Great picture, but could use a few 'extras'!

First let me say I have no complaints with the picture quality of this set. I have it hooked to digital cable and a Toshiba DVD player with HDMI/upconversion, and the digital cable feed looks great, but not as good as the one HDTV channel I can receive...

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Great TV, Bad Technical Support

 

Great TV, Bad Technical Support

I second Michael Franz's comment about their customer support. I called the support line with a simple question about whether this TV supports multiple systems (NTSC/PAL) and they were simply referring to the same information that I could get from...

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Buggy Firmware

 

Buggy Firmware

The picture of this unit is amazing, particularly when connected to a digital cable feed. Unfortunately, the built-in software has problems - so don't buy the first version of this, but wait a few months until they have fixed the Firmware! I contacted...

Product Specifications

Sharp's LC-26GD6U AQUOS is a state-of-the-art 26" widescreen1 HDTV that can easily enhance the decor of any family room, living room or den. With a 16: 9 aspect ratio, HDTV 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-26GD6U 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?). The LC-26GD6U also includes a built-in HDTV tuner with full CableCARD "Plug and Play" capability and features an elegant 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-26GD6U 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 a fast response time of less than 16 ms.

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Speakers Included:2 speakers

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.9in
Height:21.9in
Weight:40.8lbs
Width:26.1in

DVD

Type: None

Header

Manufacturer:Sharp
Model:LC-26GD6U
Product Line:Sharp

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Television

Brightness:450cd/m2
Diagonal Size:26in
Diagonal Size (cm):66cm
Digital Television Certification:HDTV
Display Format:720p
HDMI Ports Qty:1
HDTV Ready: Yes
Image Aspect Ratio:16:9
Image Contrast Ratio:800:1
PC Interface:DVI
Progressive Scan:Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Resolution:1366 x 768
Series:Aquos
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD TV
Video Interface:Component / Composite / HDMI / S-Video
Viewing Angle:170 degrees
Widescreen:Widescreen

TV Tuner

HDTV Tuner: Yes
MPEG Decoder:MPEG-4
TV Tuner Presence: Yes