Sharp LC-65E77U: 65” LCD TV Review

Up for review: Sharp LC-65E77U LCD HDTV. The new models announced by Sharp include the 65 inch LC-65E77U. It is the usual Sharp HDTV but with Advanced Super View screen. This technology uses an innovative coating on the LCD panels which reduces lighting reflections without compromising with the superb picture quality of the images. This HDTV features Fine Motion Enhanced technology for 120 Hz frame rate conversion. Coupled with this is the 4ms pixel response time. All these features are expected to provide the perfect theater experience.

The Sharp LC-65E77U LCD TV has a full HD 1080p picture which provides a good output utilizing the 10-bit processing engine. The new ASV panel gives a sleek look which highlights the panel brightness and contrast. This HDTV has a special dejudder feature which minimizes noise and improves the quality of fast action flicks and sports sequences. You can view the films without any trailing in between scenes. There is a smooth transition in the action-packed sequences.

The look of the Sharp LC-65E77U will keep you enthralled. The black cabinet is set off by a soft champagne gold hue towards the bottom. It is a handsome mix of traditional and modern design. The HDTV also comes with good connectivity options. It has 5 HDMI and 2 component video inputs. These connections are compatible with the 1080p picture. A number of gadgets like gaming consoles and Blu-ray players can be attached to the HDTV. It also supports DeepColor and has 24p input capability.

Sharp LC-65E77U Features and Specifications Review:

• Display: ASV (Advanced Super View) Superlucent 10-bit TFT LCD
• Screen: 65”
• Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
• Pixel Format: 1920 x 1080
• Response time: 4ms
• Frequency: 120 Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
• Connectivity: HDMI 1.3 (4 with 24p), Component (2), VGA, RS-232
• Power Consumption: Energy Star
• Availability: June 2009
• Price: MSRP $4499.99

The Sharp LC-65E77U is EnergyStar compliant. In fact, this HDTV exceeds the requirement by 15%. The manufacturers have incorporated special features to make it more energy efficient. They have used two components of the Spectral Contrast Engine: Optical Picture Control and Brightness Preservation, for saving energy. The former automatically brings down the luminance and makes it suitable for viewing inside a room. The later component uses picture processing in order to make the HDTV extremely energy efficient.

The resolution of the Sharp LC-65E77U is 1920 x 1080p with a frequency of 120Hz. You can experience millions of colors in the HDTV. The subtle shades of each color will enhance the picture making it more life-like. The contrast ratio is boosted which will make the pictures sharp and reduce energy consumption. The Sharp LC-65E77U is however tagged with a high price of $4499.99 MSRP but for a 65 inch flat panel, you won’t find anything much cheaper. This will make it difficult on the pockets of the average television enthusiast.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Sharp LC-65E77U 9/10 stars!