Typical price: £2,200
What is it: 32-inch LCD TV with integrated Freeview
What we think: Sharp continues to impress with its LCD technology, and this 32-inch beauty is its most attractive price-to-size trade-off to date
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 June 2005
Tags: Sharp, Sharp, Sharp, Sharp LC32GD1E, reference
We like:
Stylish design; peerless picture quality; integrated Freeview adaptor; wealth of connections
We don't like:
Freeview images and standard-definition sources look poor; box and TV require three cables to connect
You might also need:
Scart cable; component cable; DVI cable; aerial
CNET UK judgement:
Sharp's LCD TVs are considered the best in the world, and while the range runs all the way up to 45-inches, this 32-inch model combines a decent-size screen with real-world pricing. If picture quality is your primary concern when buying a TV, then you can't do any better. This strength is backed up by classy styling, integrated Freeview, and a media box that has all the connections you could ever wish for
Full review:
LCD TVs still sit in a niche market, but already Sharp is carving itself out as the manufacturer to beat. Just as we'd recommend anyone buying an MP3 player to consider an Apple iPod, we'd do the same for Sharp's LCD TVs. Not only has the Japanese company's range consistently outperformed the rest on picture quality, it has also managed to pioneer a huge 45-inch model that sits comfortably on our gadget wish list. However, as the 45-incher costs around £4,000, it's simply not a realistic prospect for the average consumer, leaving the 32-inch LC32GD1E as the most practical solution. Continue Reading...
Sharp LC32GD1E History
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