Sharp LC-D42 Series LCD TV ( 20" , 26", 32", 37" )

alaTest has collected and analyzed 132 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the remote control and usability. The design and sound also get good feedback, but there are some critical comments about the build quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sharp LC-D42 Series LCD TV ( 20" , 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-D42 Series LCD TV ( 20" , 26", 32", 37" )

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 user reviews of the Sharp LC-D42 Series LCD TV ( 20" , 26", 32", 37" ) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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92% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Sharp LC20D42U 20-inch LCD Flat Panel HDTV

 

I own a 60" Sony, and two 32" Sony LCD's. I wanted a small unit in our kitchen to allow us to watch HD Sports, News and programs in that space, where we spend a considerable amount of time, given the size of our family. In the Bay Area of California,...

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Excellent TV - Must have HDMI Output

 

Excellent TV - Must have HDMI Output

I own a 60" Sony, and two 32" Sony LCD's. I wanted a small unit in our kitchen to allow us to watch HD Sports, News and programs in that space, where we spend a considerable amount of time, given the size of our family. In the Bay Area of California,...

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Excellent Bedroom Television

 

Excellent Bedroom Television

We're using this TV in the bedroom, and are very happy with it. There are less expensive LCD TVs in this size, but after the Aquos LC20D42U arrived I didn't regret paying the premium. The horizontal and vertical viewing angles are excellent, with very...

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Sharp LC20D42U 20-inch LCD Flat Panel HDTV

 

We're using this TV in the bedroom, and are very happy with it. There are less expensive LCD TVs in this size, but after the Aquos LC20D42U arrived I didn't regret paying the premium. The horizontal and vertical viewing angles are excellent, with very...

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Customer service appalling

 

Customer service appalling

We were pretty happy with our 37 inch Aquos until it didn't turn on one day. The Sharp customer warranty is useless - I have never received such appalling service - basically they don't care. After 2 weeks after having our TV in repair I find out that...

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Aquos Rules

 

Aquos Rules

Although this little TV is a bit costly it is well worth it! I purchased it for the bedroom and the clarity and color are great. This little set delivers perfectly for a smaller room. I am very pleased with my purchase.

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Sharp LC20D42U 20-inch LCD Flat Panel HDTV

 

Although this little TV is a bit costly it is well worth it! I purchased it for the bedroom and the clarity and color are great. This little set delivers perfectly for a smaller room. I am very pleased with my purchase.

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Great TV

 

Great TV

Everything I wanted - I have two 20" and one 32" of the same TV. I imagine if you were a real TV freak you could find imperfections, but they all work great for me. Worked perfectly (all three) out of the box. There is a start up delay and channel...

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Sharp LC20D42U 20-inch LCD Flat Panel HDTV

 

Everything I wanted - I have two 20" and one 32" of the same TV. I imagine if you were a real TV freak you could find imperfections, but they all work great for me. Worked perfectly (all three) out of the box. There is a start up delay and channel...

Product Specifications

This Sharp AQUOS LC-20D42U Widescreen LCD HDTV provides a slim, versatile high-definition TV solution with a distinctive design! The LC-20D42U features a high-performance 20-inch widescreen LCD panel for high 480 cd/m2 brightness, a high 6000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (1200:1 native contrast ratio), low-reflection glare protection and 170-degree viewing angles! Its true 16:9 aspect ratio displays 16:9 widescreen programs in their native aspect ratio without the need for scaling or other video processing. Built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC TV tuners allow for DTV and analog viewing! This Sharp AQUOS LC-20D42U Widescreen LCD HDTV includes two HDMI inputs for convenient connection to digital devices and a 15-pin VGA PC input that can conveniently turn your LCD TV into a PC monitor! By law, California shipments of this product are subject to an $16.00 Electronic Waste Recycling Fee

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Speakers Included:2 speakers

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:3.6in
Height:14.3in
Weight:13.2lbs
Width:20.6in

DVD

Type: None

Header

Manufacturer:Sharp
Model:20D42U
Product Line:Sharp LC

Miscellaneous

Color:Black

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Television

Brightness:480cd/m2
Diagonal Size:20in
Diagonal Size (cm):50cm
Digital Television Certification:HDTV
Display Format:720p
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:6000:1
HDMI Ports Qty:2
HDTV Ready: Yes
Image Aspect Ratio:16:9
Image Contrast Ratio:1200:1
PC Interface:VGA (HD-15)
Progressive Scan:Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Resolution:1366 x 768
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD TV
Video Interface:Component / Composite / HDMI / S-Video
Viewing Angle:170 degrees
Widescreen:Widescreen

TV Tuner

Digital TV Tuner:ATSC
HDTV Tuner: Yes
TV Tuner Presence: Yes