Sharp 37 1080p

Sharp 37 1080p

By Anne Ahira

If you are in the market for a 37-inch television, you might want to consider the Sharp line of products.

Sharp Corporation has been in business since 1912 when they produced mechanical pencils from which the company got its name.

After an earthquake destroyed the pencil, manufacturing the company moved to Osaka where they began their long history with electronics.

With over 50 years in the business, the it is little wonder that their lines of televisions are some of the best in the business. The Sharp 37 1080p Aquos is a nice set with true high definition.

1080p vs. 1080i

High definition is a buzzword that is selling many products however; the distinctions can be a bit misleading. The 1080 distinction refers to the resolution the television will display. The difference is in the initial at the end, the I and P.

1080p describes a television that has 1920 x 1080-pixel display the P stands for progressive scan. Bottom line is these sets should display every pixel of a high def broadcast.

When a broadcast is in hig def and transmitted to a progressive scan all the pixel lines, both odd and even are displayed at the same time giving a seamless smooth image.

1080i on the other hand still has the 1920 x 1080-pixel display; however, it is interlaced instead of progressive.

In older televisions, the each frame of video was painted on the screen one line of pixels at a time, beginning with the odd and then the even numbered lines. This in a nutshell is interlacing.

Features

The Sharp 37 1080p is considered true or ultra HD. This simply means it contains the latest in high def technology. Other features include:

• 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• 6ms response time
• 60,000 hour lamp life
• Built in tuners both analog and digital
• Connection ports- 3 HDMI, side component video, S video and more.
• V chip for parental controls
• Removable table stand

Pricing

Amazingly, for the picture quality and extensive connection ports the price on a Sharp 37 1080p is quite reasonable.

On Amazon you can find this set used for around $706 and refurbished for just under that. At retail locations you may find the price a bit more than that but overall still reasonable.

Customer Reviews

The Sharp 37 1080p has 46 reviews on Amazon and all but three of them rate this television at least four out of five. Some customer comments include:

• Picture quality is outstanding and viewing angles are just as advertised
• Awesome picture quality for a low price
• Beautiful display

Cons:

As with any product there are some cons. Seems like the major problem people had with the Sharp 37 1080p is the lack of Ethernet hookups that are in the description. It seems that this and the DNLA option are only available on a 40-inch display or larger.

Remote is reportedly somewhat weak. Customers preferred the use of a universal remote over the one sent with the Sharp 37 1080p.

Bottom Line

Good quality small television for a reasonable price. If you are looking to build a home theater system this is not the right size for you, however if you need a small set for a small room or office the Sharp 37 1080p could be right for you.

Here's Sharp 37 1080p Selections:

Sharp Aquos LC37D64U 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV...	Customer Review: We love this TV for the most part, the picture is excellent. There is one problem we are still trying to work out with it. I have my xbox 360 connected to the tv using component (rgb) and have noticed that the tv will cut out to a black screen in the... Read More	(63)
Sharp Aquos LC37GP1U 37-Inch 1080p LCD Gaming HDTV...	Customer Review: The main selling point for this TV is a lag-free gaming TV. And guess what? It's just that, lag free! In extremely time-sensitive games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero, you can play these games with zero calibration out-of-the-box, no matter which inp... Read More	$1,699.99 (10)
Sharp XVZ15000 High-Definition 1080p Home Theater ...	Customer Review: Click Here for More Info	$2,999.99
Sharp Aquos LC37D62U 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV...	Customer Review: Great buy, very satisfied with size, unless its right next to a 40 or 42 inch tv you would never know its a tad smaller. Wonderfully clear picture, I use a digital antenna and pick up amazing free digital local TV. Really really impressed by picture... Read More	(41)
Sharp Aquos LC37D43U 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV...	Customer Review: I bought this television five months ago, and could not be happier. My buddy bought a 41 inch 1080p LG at the same time, and i can not see one single bit of difference in picture quality between the two. Xbox 360 looks every bit as good in 1080i on... Read More	$1,299.99 (42)