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    So I got a new TV.

    I haven't actually owned a TV in years though when my girlfriend moved in she brought a large CRT TV which she's been on me to upgrade to a flatscreen. So after months of shopping around I finally bought a Sharp 42-inch LC-42SB45UT 1080p LCD HDTV from Dell of all places for $499. Spec wise this set seems to have everything I was looking for and it was being sold by Dell for hundreds less then even Walmart was selling it for so I jumped on the price but now I'm starting to have a few second thoughts. I mean, even though all the reviews are good, I've never actually seen what the picture looks like and I'm wondering why the heck it is so cheap.

    Does anyone have any feedback on this model or on sharp 1080p sets in general? I basically jumped on it for the price and free shipping but now I'm wondering if I did the right thing.

    I found the deal at this site: http://www.gotapex.com/deals/yesterday/

    I imagine at this price it is a 120 htz display instead of a 240 but here's the write up.

    HOT! Dell Home - Sharp 42" 1080P LCD HDTV for Only $499 with FREE Shipping!
    Posted on Wednesday February 3rd, 2010 by lights in the Electronics category
    Sharp 42" LCD HDTVAnother sweet price on a 42" TV that gives you full 1080P resolution, 2 HDMI, built in tuners, 500 cd/m2 brightness, 6ms response time and more! This is a huge price drop on this TV folks so if you want it, get it NOW before they pull it or change the price! SHARP 42 INCH LC-42SB45UT LCD HDTV DEAL
    Should I cancel the order or keep it?
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  • #2
    HAHA! Dell has already raised the price by $50. The email they gave me as a receipt says $499 though so they must have raised the price between last night and this morning.

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Video_Conferencing/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A2863297&afsrc=1&ACD=10550055-268435-993&AID=268435
    Try http://wordforge.net/index.php for discussion and debate.

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    • #3
      Full specs:

      Overview
      The 42-inch LC42SB45UT 1080p LCD TV from SHARP® comes with full HD Spec 1080p resolution and an elegant glossy black design that produces ideal picture quality. It features high contrast, fast response time and wide viewing angles. With the included built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners, this HDTV provides three HDMI™ inputs compatible with 1080p signals and two HD component video inputs. The LC-42SB45UT features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle, recessed bottom-mounted speakers, and the incorporated table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications. Furthermore, the PC input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor.

      Manufacturer Part# : LC42SB45UT
      Dell Part# : A2863297

      Tech Specs
      General
      Product Type

      42" LCD TV
      Digital Television Certification

      Not certified
      TV Tuner

      1x analog, 1x digital
      Video Interface

      Component, composite, HDMI, S-Video
      HDMI Ports Qty

      3 port(s)
      PC Interface

      VGA (HD-15)
      HDCP Compatible

      Yes
      Dimensions

      With stand
      Width

      39.8 in
      Depth

      10.7 in
      Height

      27.8 in
      Weight

      48.7 lbs
      Enclosure Color

      High-gloss black
      Display
      Diagonal Size

      42" - widescreen
      Technology

      TFT active matrix
      Resolution

      1920 x 1080
      Display Format

      1080p (FullHD)
      Image Aspect Ratio

      16:9
      Image Contrast Ratio

      2000:1
      Dynamic Contrast Ratio

      8000:1
      Brightness

      500 cd/m2
      Progressive Scan

      Progressive scanning (line doubling)
      Viewing Angle

      176 degrees
      Viewing Angle (Vertical)

      176 degrees
      Pixel Response Time

      6 ms
      Backlight Life

      60,000 hour(s)
      Additional Features

      On-screen menu, AQUOS LINK
      TV Tuner
      Analog TV Tuner

      NTSC
      Digital TV Tuner
      Digital TV Tuner

      ATSC, QAM
      Video Features
      HDTV Ready

      Yes
      Remote Control
      Type

      Remote control - infrared
      Audio System
      Sound Output Mode

      Stereo
      Speakers Included

      2 speakers
      Output Power / Total

      20 Watt
      Speaker(s)

      2 x right/left channel speaker - built-in - 10 Watt
      Connections
      Connector Type

      1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) ¦ 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) ¦ 2 x composite video input ( RCA phono ) ¦ 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 )
      Stands & Mounts
      Stand Included

      Yes
      Stand Design

      Tabletop
      Power
      Power Device

      Power supply - internal
      Voltage Required

      AC 120 V
      Power Consumption Operational

      220 Watt
      Manufacturer Warranty
      Service & Support

      1 year warranty
      Service & Support Details

      Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year
      Dimensions & Weight Details
      Dimensions & Weight Details

      Panel without stand - 39.8 in x 3.9 in x 25.4 in x 43.9 lbs ¦ Panel with stand - 39.8 in x 10.7 in x 27.8 in x 48.7 lbs
      I'm a bit worried about the refresh rate and the 6ms response time which seems a bit high though the reviews say it is a solid TV especially for the price. Anyone have any advice?
      Try http://wordforge.net/index.php for discussion and debate.

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      • #4
        It's a 60Hz if it doesn't say 120 or 240.

        For $499 it's a good deal, but it's not the best TV, no. The contrast ratio is relatively poor also (by latest-gen standards), but still fairly good compared to even TVs on the market a year or two ago.
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        • #5
          Should I cancel?
          Try http://wordforge.net/index.php for discussion and debate.

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          • #6
            For that price, not bad.
            If you were expecting a top end model, then yeah cancel and be prepared to spend more.
            If you were looking for a decent set for cheep, keep it.
            It's almost as if all his overconfident, absolutist assertions were spoonfed to him by a trusted website or subreddit. Sheeple
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            • #7
              I guess I'll keep it. If I decide I'm not fully happy with it then I can always just buy a more expensive set later on especially at the rate prices keep coming down. At the very least this will make for a nice bedroom TV if nothing else.
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              • #8
                Yeah 499 isn't that much and 42" isn't so big that it can't be used as a secondary set later on. Awhile back I bought a toshiba rear projection tv for cheap that I figured would last long enough for the prices to come down. I figure I got a few more years. It has a great picture but it's 55" so not likely to as usable as a second tv.
                It's almost as if all his overconfident, absolutist assertions were spoonfed to him by a trusted website or subreddit. Sheeple
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                • #9
                  The speakers are undersized, but probably par for the course on these TVs.

                  Overall, it looks like a solid deal. Sharp TVs probably will lead the way down in price because they have a manufacturing advantage over the other TV makers. So I wouldn't consider the low price an indication of quality.
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                  • #10
                    Flat-screen TVs come with speakers?

                    Holy ****. Who uses those?

                    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                    Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                    • #11
                      Sharp has really changed their approach.

                      Hitachi and Samsung are very good.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by DanS View Post
                        The speakers are undersized, but probably par for the course on these TVs.

                        Overall, it looks like a solid deal. Sharp TVs probably will lead the way down in price because they have a manufacturing advantage over the other TV makers. So I wouldn't consider the low price an indication of quality.
                        I have a pretty good home audio system so I don't really intend to use those speakers anyway.
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                        • #13
                          You are so hosed, that is not the model you were looking for. You need the 48" model.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Spaced Cowboy View Post
                            You are so hosed, that is not the model you were looking for. You need the 48" model.
                            Could they get that in the door?
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                            • #15
                              That is actually discussed here : http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?t=190160

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