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Sharp LC-42XL2E review

An expensive option that doesn't quite perform to the level of its price tag

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2009-01-20January 20th 2009

MPN LC42XL2E
Colour Black
Description 100Hz Full HD Slimline LCD TV
Dimensions 1004 x 708 x 305.1
Features Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10000:1 / 100Hz Double frame drive / 10bit Signal processing
Weight (kg) 26.5
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Auto-tune Yes
Brightness 450
CI Slot Yes
Clock Yes
Contrast Ratio 2000:1
Digital Text Yes
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Freeview Yes
Full HD Yes
Inputs HDMI x 3 / SCART x 2 / Composite RCA /S-Video Mini Din / Component RCA / PC 15pin D / RS232C
Parental Lock Yes
Pixel Response Time 4
Power Consumption (Operational) 242
Power Consumption (Standby) 0.5
Power Source AC 220V-240V, 50Hz
Remote Control Yes
Speaker Details 15W + 15W - SRS TruSurroundXT
Teletext Yes
Tuner Yes
Tuner Details DVB-T
1080p/24 Output Yes
Backlight Life 60000
Display Size 42

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Product Summary

For

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Very good HD pictures

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Well designed

Against

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Too expensive

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Feeble audio

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Not the best SD

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