Sharp Aquos LC-42XD1E Test (LCD TV)


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Sharp Aquos LC-42XD1E
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 5 different tests on the Sharp Aquos LC-42XD1E (s).
Average score of all TVs: B.
Product specs: Screen Type: LCD; Screen Size: 42"; Full HD; Colour of product: Black; I/O ports: 2x HDMI INPUT, 2x SCART IN, AV/S - VIDEO IN, COMPONENT IN (VIA VGA), PC INPUT (VGA), RS232; Contrast ... more info
 
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 11/2007
10 products on test
"average" (3 out of 5 stars)
"... this set doesn't really have what it takes to play with the big boys - it's a shame then that it's priced to compete with them."
 
AVReview
Publication date 7/2007
4 products on test
8 out of 10 points "group test winner"
"... Despite not being quite as desirable as expected, the 42XD1E is still a very fine TV."
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TrustedReviews
Publication date 6/2007
Single test
9 out of 10 points Value for money: 9 out of 10 points "Recommended"
"... its imperfections aren’t really that serious overall - and for the most part they’re also very common across the LCD world as a whole. The 42XD1E’s many strengths, however, are certainly not common. ..."
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AVReview
Publication date 2/2007
4 products on test
9 out of 10 points "group test winner"
"You can make pictures a touch messy if you're not careful with some of the tweaks available, but provided you're sensible this TV can produce pictures almost as good as those of the Philips 42PF9831D - even though this Sharp model is a grand cheaper."
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CNET.co.uk
Publication date 12/2006
Single test
"Excellent" (8,9 out of 10 points)
"Sharp's LC42XD1E is a 1080p-compatible screen built for the latest high-definition DVD players and games consoles, and its image quality is exceptional. ..."
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Summary of Sharp Aquos LC-42XD1E



The Sharp Aquos LC-42XD1E LCD TV came out on top in a group test in AVReview online magazine.


The LCD TV was put to the test in 4 magazines most of them feeling the product did at least have some merit.
The Sharp Aquos LC-42XD1E scored highest in CNET.co.uk online magazine (12/2006) with an overall rating of "Excellent" (8,9 out of 10 points). The product received its worst result from What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision magazine (issue 11/2007) with a score of "average" (3 out of 5 stars).
The "Recommended" (TrustedReviews 6/2007) award act as further honours for the Sharp Aquos LC-42XD1E.