Sharp LC-46BD80U: 46″ LCD HDTV Review

Up for review: Sharp LC-46BD80U LCD TV. The standout feature of the new Aquos BD80U series LC-46BD80U LCD from Sharp is the built-in Blu-ray player. The huge 46” LCD with a built-in Blu-ray disc player solves the space constraint problem. A convenient all-in-one HD home theater solution, this LCD is also backwards compatible with standard DVD’s.  A built-in Blu-ray player also reduces the various cables which is especially nice if you mount your TV on the wall.

A great thing about the built-in Blu-ray disc feature of this LCD TV is that unlike most other Blu-ray players, it only takes a few seconds to go to the play mode. The side panel of the LCD facilitates easy access to disc loading. As soon as a disc is inserted, the LCD will be turned on automatically and playback will be started.

The Sharp LC-46BD80U LCD HDTV is embedded with Full HD1080p (1920 x 1080) native resolution, which is the highest available in the market, hence picture output is expected to be superb. In addition to this, the LCD has 120Hz fine motion processing to take care of video artifacts during fast motion scenes. Sharp has introduced an innovative superlucent ASV anti-glare panel technology which it claims will produce vivid color images during lower reflection video processing period.

It also has 10-Bit Panel and OPC function for enhanced color contrast feature which most likely will deliver a better color contrast image output adjusting to changing room conditions. The innovative AQUOS Pure Mode feature senses the aspect ratio of the Blu-ray title and optimizes the LCD’s view mode for best possible high definition content. S

Sharp LC-46BD80U Features and Specifications Review:

Key Features

• 46″ Screen
• Built In Blu Ray Player
• 120Hz Fine Motion Processing
• Superlucent ASV anti-glare panel lower reflection video processing for bright vivid colors and images
• AQUOS Pure Mode
• Full HD1080p Resolution
• 10-Bit Panel
• 4ms response time
• Spectral Contrast Engine XD with 450 nit brightness
• OPC function for enhanced color contrast
• Picture-in-Picture
• 176 degree wide viewing angel
• 4 HDMI Inputs
• 2 Component Inputs
• 1S-Video Input
• 2Composite video Input
• Vyper Drive Gaming Mode
• Built-in tuners
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• Energy Star v3.0 compliant
• Available February 2009

Like Sharp’s previous LCD models, the new Aquos BD80U series LCD’ss are also environmentally friendly; i.e. they are free of harmful chemicals such as mercury, lead and cadmium. The LC-46BD80U is also Energy Star v3.0 compliant. Slated to be available in the market from February 2009 with a price of around $1,999.99, the Sharp LC-46BD80U will sure create a buzz because of its high-end features. Available with a removable swivel table stand, the new Sharp LC-46BD80U also has wall mountable option.

With Six 1080p compatible inputs including 4 HDMI (v1.3), 2 Component, 1S-Video, 1 RS-232C and 1Composite video Input; connectivity seems to be no issue with the new Sharp LC-46BD80U. To access the DTV channel, the new LCD is embedded with a built-in ATSC and QAM tuner. An additional PC input is also there which most likely will serve as a PC monitor. Audio feature hasn’t been specified yet, but we expect Sharp will resume its rich audio output tradition with this new LC-46BD80U model too.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Sharp LC-46BD80U 9/10 stars!