Our New 52" Sharp Aquos LED LCD TV

With all the various innovative high definition televisions to choose from these days, it's hard to sort things out sometimes. How does one know which particular specifications you need in order to enjoy a true high def experience?! There is LED, LCD, Plasma, 60hz, 120hz, 240hz, 600hz, Full 1080p, 3D ready, dynamic contrast ratio, internet connectivity, quad pixel, tri pixel and the list goes on and on.

For some, such as with our family, it comes down to "bang for your buck!".

As your everyday consumers, our house considers a combination of budget, specifications and a little future proofing. Sure you can get a great HDtv for very little money these days and sure you can go out and buy the latest and greatest 3D Sony LED tv, but you're either going to spend too little for very old technology or you're gonna spend twice as much money, if not more, when you add up the extra 3D glasses and batteries among many other nickle and dime costs.

To me there is a fine line when purchasing a new HDtv. You don't want to go super cheap and you don't want to go daddy warbucks either. The secret to purchasing a great HDtv sits right in between!

Consumer electronics are forever advancing and as soon as something is on the shelf, something new is being developed. That said, you can still buy a middle of the road HDtv that has all the technological needs you are looking for in today's market and you won't be setting yourself back to where you would be buying something new in 4 or 5 years.

Which brings us to our newest HDtv investment!

The 52" Sharp Aquos Quattron LED LCD TV: Retail approximately $1400

With the introduction of the LC-52LE820UN, Sharp once again demonstrates its leadership in LCD and LED technology. In a monumental engineering breakthrough, Sharp's proprietary Quad Pixel Technology, a 4-color filter that adds yellow to the traditional RGB, enables a vast array of colors to be displayed for the first time. A stunning new contemporary Edge lit design proudly announces a new direction for AQUOS® LCD TVs in 2010. The proprietary AQUOS LED LCD system comprised of the X-Gen LCD panel and UltraBrilliant LEDs enables an incredible dynamic contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 and picture quality that is second to none. The LC-52LE820UN is fully featured, including the addition of Netflix streaming video capability through the AQUOS Net™ service, along with the industry's leading online support system, AQUOS Advantage Livesm. A built-in media player allows for playback of music and photos via the USB port.

Features

* Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) Resolution - with more than 8 million dots for the sharpest picture possible.
* Quad Pixel Technology - featuring a 4 color filter that adds yellow to the traditional RGB.
* UltraBrilliant LED system - includes a unique "double-dome" light amplifier lens and multi-fluorescents, enabling high brightness and color purity.
* Full HD 1080p X-Gen LCD Panel - is designed with advanced pixel control to minimize light leakage and a wider aperture to let more light through, providing the industry's highest contrast level.
* 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced - for improved fast-motion picture quality.
* AQUOS LINK™ - enables convenient control of AQUOS Blu-ray Disc™ players.
* AQUOS Net - delivers customized Internet content, Netflix and live customer support via an Ethernet connection, viewable in widget, full-screen or split-screen mode.
* USB Photo Viewer with Music Player - enables enjoyment of high-resolution digital JPEG images and MP3 music files.

The reasons why we bought this television, first and foremost, was simply bang for your buck. We knew we wanted a 50" plus TV, we new we didn't want to pay a lot of money, and we new we wanted some newer technology mixed in.

This TV retails for around $1400 and for that price you get all the above listed specifications. Shannon and I especially liked the internet connectivity, USB media capabilities (picture sharing and MP3 playing), LED technology, Built in Netflix streaming, 120hz True Motion and Quattron Technology.

Simply put this TV kicks ass! Our Playstation 3 has never shined so brightly. The Blu-Ray movies feel like you're actually watching real life right in front of you! The 120hz True Motion plays tricks on your mind with respect to how real everything looks and moves. It truly is amazing!

We encourage everyone out there to take your time when investing in a new HDtv. Consider what specifications you're looking for, consider budget, consider the space the TV will go in. Buying an HDtv can be overwhelming, but it can also be a very rewarding experience when you take the time to figure it all out.

Happy Viewing!!!