Sharp intros entry-level SB series of 1080p LCD HDTVs
By Darren Murph 
posted Aug 5th 2008 3:22PM
posted Aug 5th 2008 3:22PM
Oh sure, Sharp's doing the whole OLED thing because of societal pressures, but it's no secret where its passion lies. The outfit best known for its AQUOS brand has just introduced a trio of newcomers aimed at those looking for an "entry-level" HDTV: the 42-inch LC-42SB45U, 46-inch LC-46SB54U and the 52-inch LC-52SB55U. Each of the LCD HDTVs boast a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution panel, glossy piano-black finish, a pair of component jacks, a dedicated PC input and built-in NTSC / ATSC / ClearQAM tuners to boot. As for HDMI sockets, you'll find four on the big fellow, two on the 46-incher and three on the "little guy." The pain? Try $2,299.99 for the LC-52SB55U (available now), $1,699.99 for the LC-46SB54U (also ready to snatch right away) and $1,399.99 for the September-bound LC-42SB45U.
Booo, lack of information!
No info on contrast rate? refresh time in ms? 120hz? featureset?
I tried seraching for LC-46SB54U on Sharpusa.com but nothing even comes up in their serach results. Soo booo no information on engadgethd, on the linked press release and no useful information on sharpusa.com. BOOOOOOOOOO
No 120Hz, 6ms response time, very thin (almost identical to the Sharp LC-46D64U), prices around big box stores are from 1499.99 to 1398.00.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05771148000P?vName=Computers+%26+Electronics&cName=Televisions&sName=LCD+TVs
And the contrast is 7500:1, it looks ok in person but begs for calibration, and the speakers are crappy
2 HDMIs on the 46er, but 3 for the 42?? How does that even make sense?!
My head has finally exploded. You're welcome, Internet.
they've fallen off so much. Their panels are delayed like crazy for mediocre picture quality. way overpriced as well.
the LC-52SB55U has 4 HDMI inputs; 16.9 aspect ratio; 2000:1 native contrast ratio (10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio). Now at Best Buy for $1899.
come one!?!?!?!
At that price it is not entry level.....