Sharp AQUOS LC-46LE700UN 46" LCD TV

Perfect Value Point, September 2, 2009

Currently this is one of the cheapest LED LCD tvs on the market.

Why is it so cheap? Sharp skipped out on a few features that that add a lot to the price without adding a lot to the quality.

1) No sub-dimming.
Many LED tvs support dimming some of the LEDs to get blacker blacks. While this sounds great in theory, the ...read full review Currently this is one of the cheapest LED LCD tvs on the market.

Why is it so cheap? Sharp skipped out on a few features that that add a lot to the price without adding a lot to the quality.

1) No sub-dimming.
Many LED tvs support dimming some of the LEDs to get blacker blacks. While this sounds great in theory, the problem is currently the resolution of the LED array is much lower than of the LCD array. This means that the dimming can't perfectly match the image so you'll sometimes see edges glowing. I'm happier without this feature as the lighting is consistent.

2) Not 240hz.
The input is 60hz (at best) which can then be extrapolated into 120hz (which this tv does). Going up to 240hz makes it more likely that the interpolations will guess wrong and offers little benefit in terms of noticeable difference.

3) Not super thin.
Some LED tvs are ridiculously thin. While uber-thin tvs look nice hanging on a wall, it adds a lot to the price tag. It also means less space for inputs. This TV has a great form-factor and looks amazing. I doubt you'll ever notice how thin your TV is after buying it.

On the other hand, Sharp didn't skimp on the LED panel, using full-array backlighting. This gives more consistent brightness than perimeter LEDs.
My one small complaint is that it takes a bit longer to switch inputs and turn on than I'd like.

Overall, I highly recommend this tv. The picture quality is superb. When I went to a retail store to compare it to non-LED tvs I could see a world of difference. The contrast is amazing with deep blacks and the colour is very vivid. It even works great as a 1920x1080 monitor for my mac mini using a DVI to HDMI adapter.

* Update: I'm not sure how I never realized it before, but it actually takes about 10 seconds to turn on the TV from fully off. I don't mind too much, but if you will this is not the TV for you. minimize

AMAZING !!!!!......, September 17, 2009

.... is the best word to describe this TV. After months of research, questions, comparing, and price shopping, I truly feel like I got the best bang for my buck with this TV. The picture is amazingly crisp and bright, the colors pop off the screen, and the blacks are very good for an LCD-LED. One of the main questions I had was the 120Hz vs. the...read full review .... is the best word to describe this TV. After months of research, questions, comparing, and price shopping, I truly feel like I got the best bang for my buck with this TV. The picture is amazingly crisp and bright, the colors pop off the screen, and the blacks are very good for an LCD-LED. One of the main questions I had was the 120Hz vs. the 240Hz, and if that really made a big difference. After talking with countless reps and reading/watching reviews online it was pretty clear that even these "experts" were having a hard time noticing any major difference. If they did see a difference, it was minimal at best. To each their own though. Each of our brains process images differently, so some people might notice a difference. I could not see any major difference, so it was not worth paying the $400 more for the 240Hz.

For me, it came down to this TV vs. the Samsung UN46B7000. Here is why I decided to go with the Sharp......

* Comparing them side by side the picture/colors were better on the Sharp. Period.
* With the full backlit LEDs vs. the edge lighting on the Samsung, the Sharp's screen was brighter.
* Sure the Samsung is much slimmer coming in at just under an inch and a half, but you don't buy a TV to look at it from the side. I have mine mounted on the wall, and it only sticks out 4 inches. Really what you have to decide is what you prefer.... asthetics of the TV vs. picture quality.
* Read every review on the Samsung and the most common complaint about them is the sound. Because it's so thin, the speakers are crap, and the sound is horrible. If you are seriously looking at a Samsung, go into the store and have the rep turn off the surround sound and turn up the TV's speakers. You'll understand what I'm talking about.
* And the #1 reason??........it's cheaper. After all, it's all about the Benjamins.

I would highly recommend this TV to anyone who is looking to make the jump to an LCD-LED. Not only do you get amazing picture quality, but it's cheaper than most LCD-LED sets out there. 5 stars.
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Awesome display with a great price, September 5, 2009

I've had this tv for a week now,and i cant say a bad thing about it.This is my third Sharp tv and i love this one.I had interest in the LG lh90 at the time of purchase.I compared this tv to the lg lh90,aswell as Samsungs led tv 6000 and 7000 and Panasonic plasmes.This tv held its own.Those tvs in my opinion had nothing better then Sharps led...read full review I've had this tv for a week now,and i cant say a bad thing about it.This is my third Sharp tv and i love this one.I had interest in the LG lh90 at the time of purchase.I compared this tv to the lg lh90,aswell as Samsungs led tv 6000 and 7000 and Panasonic plasmes.This tv held its own.Those tvs in my opinion had nothing better then Sharps led 700un,other then thiness in depth.Picture Quality,they had nothing superior then the Sharp.Save your money and get the Sharp...you'll be glad you did,and so will your electric bill. minimize

Love it., September 29, 2009

Got this baby two days ago, and wow, its amazing. First I'll start off with CONS: Aquos NET is stupid, worthless, and sharp should change it. The sound is next to worthless.

Ok, thats out of the way, picture quality is great. Find me for this price a 46" 120hz quality tv. Add in LED and you've got yourself an amazing deal. The...read full review Got this baby two days ago, and wow, its amazing. First I'll start off with CONS: Aquos NET is stupid, worthless, and sharp should change it. The sound is next to worthless.

Ok, thats out of the way, picture quality is great. Find me for this price a 46" 120hz quality tv. Add in LED and you've got yourself an amazing deal. The standard definition dvds look amazing on this. Localized dimming is far from perfected, so not a big deal it doesnt have it, but I was comparing this to the superthing samsung edgelit, and this was a more even picture IMO.

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Extreamelly Recomanded "LED TV" (Five Stars), September 5, 2009

This TV is unbelievable - it has the best picture quality I have ever seen. Don't be fooled by the fetchers that Samsung and LG have. I compared this TV side by side with Samsung UN46B8000 and I liked the Sharp way more than the Samsung. My advice is to compare this TV with any other TV you intend to buy and see the difference your self. I...read full review This TV is unbelievable - it has the best picture quality I have ever seen. Don't be fooled by the fetchers that Samsung and LG have. I compared this TV side by side with Samsung UN46B8000 and I liked the Sharp way more than the Samsung. My advice is to compare this TV with any other TV you intend to buy and see the difference your self. I strongly recommend this TV and if you don't like it I will buy it from you!!

GOOD LUCK! minimize