I did a lot of research between Sony, Toshiba, Samsung and Sharp.After much research, I wanted to have a thin, light and clear LCD.The one that met my goals were the Sharp brand. I was thinking about the 64U and the 65U, but this new 85U has the 120Hz refresh rate to smooth out action frames.
Compare:Toshiba models are lower end.Sony only has one 42" model, but it weights 10lbs more and only has a 60Hz refresh rate.Samsungs are the worst. I know more than 3 friends who needed fixing of the panel. So, the picture is there, but not the quality and durability.
Now, I ask around sharp, and I was told that CBS has Sharp lcds everywhere. And from reading reviews of the older 64U model, this seems like a great TV and durable. The 85U is also 10lbs lighter than Sony's with a better refresh rate. Also, doing more reading, starting 2009, Sharp will be making most of Sony's LCD panels.
Likes:1) light. At 40+ pounds, I can move this TV easily.2) I was able to set up the TV on the stand in 10 mins. The set up is very similar to the setup of computer LCD monitor.3) speakers are flush on the bottom of the tv. So I dont have to deal with hooking up and worrying about it.4) Picture is beautiful. In analog and HD. which is a bonus now a days since most hd tvs will show horrible analog images.5) the stand is very sturdy. The stand is about 10lbs of metal with a nice black.
Dis-likes:1) the remote, its like a grand father's remote. Design is awful.2) Manual is not that good. It does not tell me the type of wall mount brackets I would need except it try to sell Sharp's version.
I would recommend it to others.
Reviewed By : GQ : Dec 22, 2008
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