Thoughts on this Sharp HDTV?

[LockedOut]

The Sharp is on sale at BB as part of their doorcrasher sale for $1199.99. You can try and PM at FS which has it for $400 more and save $40 more ending up at $1159.99.

[Old Yeller]

Originally Posted by oilers_fan

Futureshop #1 tonight...salesman with the worst sales tactics EVER. I told him specifically what I wanted, and he proceeded to act like an idiot while parading me all around the store telling me flat out why I was making the wrong purchase.

You have more patience than me. I would have instantly asked for a manager... christ I hate futureshop, you've done your research obviously, you just want to give them money for a TV, it shouldn't be that hard.

[csnarpy]

Get the 43U instead of the 64U - they are virtually the same and $500 cheaper. I have it in the 46" and it completely kicks ass!

http://www2.visions.ca/catalogue/cat...27&menuLevel=2

Also, get it at Visions if your getting the warranty. If you don't use the warranty by the time it ends, then you get whatever you paid as a store credit. (ie: i got the 4yr for $400. ill get that for in credit when the warranty is up)

[Got Miikka?]

Need to bump this thread for a couple questions related to the Aquos.

So here's the story: bought an LG 32" model a couple of weeks back. Personally quite satisfied with it, but some of the folks around here complained its sound production was insufficient (we don't have a home theatre setup or anything - these complaints were related to the TV speakers). Argued about it a bit and the decision was made to take advantage of Future Shop's return policy and give a different TV a try. Researched things a bit and we discovered we could get this Sharp Aquos 37" one for essentially the same price (this just meant modifying the extended warranty we were also having some buyer's remorse on. Seems we jumped the gun a bit on the original purchase - partly a product of a rather exasperating experience with the FS sales clerk, as some others in this thread can attest... but I digress).

So we now have the Aquos all hooked up and it seems pretty solid overall, as advertised in this thread, but I have a couple of concerns I was hoping I could get some feedback on:

1. While playing DVDs and games on the auxillary input channels I have noticed that the far sides of the screen are brighter than the center - this is when the screen is black - almost giving the flat screen the appearance that it is curved.

2. In doing the same things I have also detected that the image itself lightens and darkens a bit on occasion.

Cable TV images seem fine and my PC hooks up no problem. This is a highly-regarded line of televisions and I am wondering - is this a symptom of the line itself? Do I have a faulty set? Am I doing something wrong?

I am hoping not to turn this Future Shop return policy thing into a nasty habit, so any help/advice I can get here would be greatly appreciated! Cheers and thanks in advance!

[SportsJunky]

2. In doing the same things I have also detected that the image itself lightens and darkens a bit on occasion.

This isn't just a case of you having the OPC switched to "on" is it? I have an Aquos. It lightens and darkens the picture through sensing the light in the room. I always keep mine off and adjust manually when needed.

[Bobblehead]

Some models of the Aquos have been known to have banding issues. That sounds similar to what you are describing - some areas of the screen brighter than others. Not all screens are like it, but the last time I looked there was a massive thread about it in the AVS forums. Although it is strange that you only notice it on Games and DVDs, and not on regular TV.

[Eddie Bronze]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Believe it or not, I just bought that Samsung T.V. and its a pretty awesome rig, I added the blue ray and the HD box.

I have purchased a Samsung as well, although mine is a 32". Wondering what blu-ray you have and how it looks? I actually read that one of the best on the market is the Sony Playstation 3. I'm not really into the video gaming world but could be convinced if it really is that good.

As far as Sharp vs. Samsung goes, I really don't think you can go wrong with either.

[Got Miikka?]

thanks for the avsforum reference, I have looked into all this over the weekend and it's pretty obvious the issue is one of banding. Unfortunate flaw, because the set is pretty decent otherwise. Also checked the OPC setting and made sure mine was off as well - can't be that either.

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by Got Miikka?

thanks for the avsforum reference, I have looked into all this over the weekend and it's pretty obvious the issue is one of banding. Unfortunate flaw, because the set is pretty decent otherwise. Also checked the OPC setting and made sure mine was off as well - can't be that either.

That is too bad because, from what I have read, the colour is outstanding on the Aquos.

On a forum like AVS, everyone with a problem posts but people with no issues never even look at the thread, so you can't tell if the issue is on 10% of the sets of .01% of the sets.

[Vulcan]

This banding issue has made me leery of buying a Sharp, but that said it has mainly been an issue with their larger sets, 46" and up. I don't mentioned it around here because probably lots would never notice the problem unless it was pointed out to them. I'd take it back since it's bothering you.

[jammies]

I bought the 32" version of the 1080p Aquos last night (biggest size I can fit in my entertainment unit and I only sit 6' away anyway) and I have to say it is a fantastic looking TV. I had an old CRT flat HD TV (Toshiba) that was pretty decent, but this thing makes it look like an etch-a-sketch.

I managed to go into Future Shop, find the TV, and then get out of there before a sales guy could find and annoy me. Then the girl at the till asks me "Would you like the extended warranty?" NO!