LCD has claimed the throne from plasma. They’re lighter, more efficient, and beginning to dominate the higher-size ranges. This Sharp AQUOS 52″ LCD HDTV is a prime example. It’s big enough that 1080p resolution actually matters.

The Sharp LC-52D62U provides a larger-than-life television experience with a stunning, high-definition picture that will impress all those within its viewing angle. Get acquainted with this 52″ AQUOS and see if you can resist ordering it immediately.

Quick Specifications: 1080p Resolution, 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio, Two HDMI Inputs

The good: This 50-inch plasma TV displays an exceedingly deep shade of black with excellent shadow detail; clean image with little noise; “smooth” video-processing mode removes most judder; excellent antireflective screen; sleek, minimalist styling; removable speaker; superb connectivity with four HDMI inputs and one PC input; CableCard compatible with TV Guide EPG.

The bad: Expensive; inaccurate (more…)