LCDs

Features
Type: LCD
Screen Size (diagonal): 52 inches
Native Resolution / Aspect Ratio: 1,920 by 1,080 / 16:9
Lamp Life: 60,000 hours
Wall Mount or Stand Included?: Stand
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 34.38 x 50.17 x 12.17 (with stand)
Weight (pounds): 92.6 (with stand)
Price: $4,799
Connections
Inputs:
Video: HDMI (3), DVI (1), component video (2),
S-video (1), composite video (2)
Audio: Analog stereo (4)
Outputs:
Video: None
Audio: Optical (1), stereo analog (1)
Additional: RS-232 (1)

Ratings: Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U LCD HDTV

Build Quality: 90
• Sturdy and hefty
• Mild brightness-uniformity issues

Value: 90
• Still a little pricey compared with a similarly sized plasma
• Better performing than most LCDs

Features: 88
• Lots of inputs
• 120-Hz refresh

Performance: 88
• There is no visible motion blur
• Outstanding contrast ratio and black level

Ergonomics: 87
• Backlit but small-buttoned remote
• Reasonably easy to use menus

Overall Rating: 89
The glass and electronics are excellent, but they're let down by some mediocre processing. It's one of the best LCDs I've seen and gives the better plasmas a run for their money. Now that's something no one could have said a few years ago.

General Information
AQUOS LC-52D92U LCD HDTV, $4,799
Sharp Electronics
(800) BE-SHARP
www.sharpusa.com