Typical price: £5,300
What is it: A 45-inch LCD TV with integrated FreeView and high-def compatibility
What we think: This high-end, high-resolution LCD does many things well, but its performance just can't compete with lower-priced plasmas
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 22 March 2005
Tags: Sharp, Sharp LC-45GD1E, presets, picture quality, menu system
We like:
Full 1080p native resolution; attractive styling; comprehensive connectivity; excellent feature package
We don't like:
Expensive; inconsistent colour; cannot fully resolve 1,920x1,080 high-def signals
You might also need:
Antenna; DVD player; home-theater audio system
CNET UK judgement:
If you must have a large-screen LCD, this one's a decent choice, although plasma does offer better value
Full review:
Sharp has long been a leader in LCD products, and the company is at the heart of heated competition between LCD and plasma for your big-screen flat-panel dollars. In LCD's favour, the price vs size gap is narrowing rapidly, although it's nowhere near parity yet: you'll still pay a hefty premium for a big-screen LCD. At 45 inches diagonal, the Sharp LC-45GD1E is one of the largest LCD TVs money can buy, and its native 1080p resolution bests that of every plasma currently on the market. Continue Reading...
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