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What is it: UK's most affordable 1080p, 40-inch, LED-backlit TV
What we think: Offers often spectacular pictures, but falls short of perfection due to missing features and minor motion blur
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 October 2009
Tags: Sharp, Sharp Aquos LE600 (LC40LE600E), Blu-ray movies, plasma, LED
We like:
Pretty design; LED-backlighting system produces stunning colours and black levels; automatic HDMI labelling; relatively affordable
We don't like:
Build quality is rather flimsy; only three HDMI sockets; occasional motion blur; average audio
CNET UK judgement:
Sharp's attempt to make LED-backlit LCD TVs mainstream has paid off handsomely in the Aquos LC40LE600E. Despite feeling slightly under-specified in some areas, this surprisingly inexpensive TV really does deliver all the picture benefits of direct LED backlighting with few, if any, of the usual unpleasant side effects
Full review:
While Sharp's LCD TVs are generally considered decent, it's been a while since we saw anything truly spectacular or innovative from the Japanese manufacturer. But that's changed with the arrival in our test laboratory of Sharp's £900 Aquos LC40LE600E, a 40-inch, 1080p LCD TV that aims to bring LED-backlighting technology to the masses, without as many compromises as you might expect. Continue Reading...
Sharp Aquos LE600 (LC40LE600E) History
16 Jul 2009 in Crave
Sharp LE600 and LE700 LCD TVs: Full LED backlight, none of this sidelight shenanigans
LED backlighting is, without doubt, the future of LCD TVs, adding new levels of black, incredible contrast and realistic colour -- Sharp is keen for us to make the switch with its new range
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