Typical price: £850
What is it: 32-inch 1080p LCD TV
What we think: A pricey, strong performer that will appeal to gamers and HD fans
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 September 2008
We like:
Styling; menu system; picture is great for 1080p content
We don't like:
Price; remote control; Freeview suffers de-interlacing artefacts
Also known as:
32XL8E, LC-32XL8
You might also need:
Sky HD, Virgin HD or freesat HD; Blu-ray player; games console
CNET.co.uk judgement:
This Sharp Aquos is a great gaming screen that does a decent job with Freeview as well. It will suit people who want a stylish TV that won't fill their lounge with shiny black plastic. It performs well, but keep in mind that the price is high for this size of screen
Sharp Aquos LC-32XL8E History
7 Aug 2008 in Crave
Sharp Aquos LC-32XL8E: Slimline 32-inch 1080p LCD
If you simply must have a 1080p TV, and only have space for a 32-incher, why not consider the Sharp LC-32XL8? It's compact but still capable of producing a full HD picture
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