Monday, December 31, 2012

Sharp LC-70LE847U Review

Strengths


  • Bright Picture Capability with strong Peak Whites
  • Solid Calibration
  • With HD content colors Pop
  • Strong menu choices
  • Good looking appearance and design
  • Value Proposition

Weaknesses


  • Black Levels not as strong as some
  • Somewhat flat picture from the matte screen
  • Off-center viewing angles both from above and sides
  • Remote keys too small and not backlit
  • Sound/Audio Function tinny and muddy
  • Film Mode with DVD,Blu-Ray

Basic Specifications

Screen Size Class: 70" Class (69-1/2” Diagonal)
Panel Type: X-Gen LCD Panel
3D: Yes
AQUOMOTION (Backlight Scanning Refresh Rate): N/A
IVC (Intelligent Variable Contrast): No
Local Dimming: No
Panel Native Refresh Rate: 240 Hz
10-bit LCD Panel: Yes
Pixel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Backlight System: LED
LED Backlight System: Edge Lit
Viewing Angles: 176º H / 176º V
Audio System: 10W + 10W +15W (Subwoofer)
Tuning System: ATSC / QAM / NTSC
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10,000,000:1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9

    Features

    AQUOS® Series: Yes
    Surround Sound: Yes
    3D Depth Enhancer: Yes
    Quad Pixel Plus II: Yes
    Quattron™ quad pixel technology: Yes
    AQUOS Advantage℠ Support: Yes
    Digital Still Picture Display: Yes
    Game-Optimized: Yes

      Inputs

      USB Input: 2
      HDMI®: 4
      HD Component: 1
      Composite Video: 1
      Audio Inputs (L/R): 2
      RS-232C: 1
      PC: 1
      Ethernet Input: 1

        Outputs

        Digital Audio: Optical

          Power

          Power Consumption AC (watts): 200W
          Power Source: 120V

            Dimensions

            Dimensions (wxhxd) (inches): 62-49/64 x 38 x 2-13/64
            Dimensions with Stand (wxhxd) (inches): 62-49/64 x 39-11/32 x 14-7/32

              Weight

              Product Weight (lbs.): 83.8
              Weight with Stand (lbs.): 90.4

                Additional Specifications

                Cabinet Color: Black
                Limited Warranty: 1 year parts and labor from date of purchase

                  Included Accessories

                  Table Stand: Yes
                  Remote Control: Yes
                  3D TV Glasses: Optional

                  Saturday, December 1, 2012

                  New Blu-Ray discs offering four times hi-def due out in 2013

                  technology companies are already preparing for the next stage, with televisions, players and discs that will offer 'Ultra HD' resolutions.
                  Sony and LG are gearing up for new Blu-Ray discs that offer 'Ultra HD' definitions far higher than normal Full HD, such as 4K - four times higher than normal HD, and near the resolutions offered in Imax theatres.
                  'We're expecting the arrival of 4K Blu-rays in 2013,' said John Taylor, LG's Vice President of Communications told website Pocket-Lint.
                  Ultra HD
                  Sony's new S790 player, due out this year, will 'upscale' Blu-Rays to 4K resolution. Sony is also rumoured to be in talks with film studios about a new specification of Blu-Ray discs capable of storing and showing films in the new 'Ultra HD' format
                  The discs could be on the market as early as 2013. LG, Toshiba and others have televisions capable of Ultra HD.
                  Sony's new S790 player,will 'upscale' Blu-Rays to 4K resolution.
                  'The player will upscale Full HD Blu-rays to 4k definition. For this to happen you would need a 4K capable screen.by rob waugh