Sharp LC-42SB48UT

Sharp LC-42SB48UT
alaScore 86

189 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 189 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the connectivity and usability. The sound and value for money also get good views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sharp LC-42SB48UT is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Sharp LC-42SB48UT

 

The Sharp LC-42SB48UT ($899.99 MSRP) is a 42-inch LCD at an average price designed to suit average needs. It would be suited to this role, too, if it weren't for a few very quirky aspects that make it stick out like a sore thumb. Editorial Note:This is...

The LC-42SB48UT ($899.99 MSRP) is something of a strange beast: it’s not quite a no-frills HDTV on the cheap, nor does it offer any exciting features like networking. But at this price, we expect a little more than a 42-inch screen, decent performance,...

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Sharp LC-42SB48UT

 

A scientific, in-depth analysis with side-by-side comparisons

The LC-42SB48UT ($899.99 MSRP) is something of a strange beast: it’s not quite a no-frills HDTV on the cheap, nor does it offer any exciting features like networking. But at this price, we expect a little more than a 42-inch screen, decent performance,...

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Sharp LC-42SB48UT

 

got TV from DELL online store had it for about 2 months watched TONS of TV shows and movies! great little (big) TV.

GREAT picture, nice look, inputs, bright, truly sharp

sound quality is not great but it can be! go in to the menu ; and make some changes see what you like, just don't rite a review until you do so

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Sharp LC-42SB48UT

 

got TV from DELL online store had it for about 2 months watched TONS of TV shows and movies! great little (big) TV.

GREAT picture, nice look, inputs, bright, truly sharp

sound quality is not great but it can be! go in to the menu ; and make some changes see what you like, just don't rite a review until you do so

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It delivers quality for a great price.

 

It's AWESOME!

I can use this tv in my bedroom or the main room and I love the picture and the features this hdtv offers wherever I place it

Any flaws i/e non-pivoting pedestal can be fixed easily

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Hard to beat at this price point.

 

I may not be a video freak, but the quality of the image on this "Economy" variety 1080p set is TERRIFIC. I really don't see the $300+ difference to get 120HZ & a slicker interface. It looks good and delivers. What else do you need

I'd have appreciated a built in swivel base. and a higher level of audio performance. Both are easy to fix

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Amazon review summary for the Sharp LC-42SB48UT

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of the Sharp LC-42SB48UT from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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80% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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clouding, but otherwise a good monitor

 

There is some clouding on this item (darks aren't 100% dark across the screen)

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great tv minus the sound

 

have owned this TV for a few months now and i must say that i love it. the picture is great and is crystal clear. the only complaint i have are the stock tv speakers are lackluster but i have a home theater system so i dont use them anyways. great value.

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Changing Volume Lock

 

I noticed a lot of people making mention of the sound being very bad on this LCD. The reason the volume may be low is you have to change the universal Volume Lock on your cable provider box, mine is Comcast. Its on the instructions with the remote....

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