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Sharp Aquos LC-30HV4U 30-Inch LCD Flat-Panel HD-Ready TV |  | Brand: Sharp
Category: CE
List Price: $3,499.99
Buy Used: $500.00
as of 9/10/2010 17:41 EDT details
You Save: $2999.99 (86%)
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 123683
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 30
Shipping Weight (lbs): 27.8
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 39.4 x 19.6
MPN: LC-30HV4U
Model: LC-30HV4U
ASIN: B00009NFEQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| » | 30-inch, high-definition widescreen TFT LCD monitor; 30.1 x 19.6 x 3.5 inches (W x D x H, without speakers and stand) | | » | Wide XGA (1,280 x 768) resolution and high-definition compatibility (up to 720p) | | » | 2 built-in cable TV tuners and XGA PC input, 1 DVI digital input, 2 HD component-video inputs | | » | High 500:1 contrast radio, wide viewing angles (170 degrees h/v), high brightness (430 cd/m2) render vivid, detailed images | | » | Detachable speakers, 10 watts per channel stereo sound |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Do it with quality, do it in style. Make the move to widescreen, flat-panel elegance with Sharp's 30-inch, widescreen, HDTV- and PC-compatible LC-30HV4U Advanced Super View LCD television. Part of Sharp's stylish AQUOS line, the 1,280 x 768-resolution LC-30HV4U offers a 16:9 aspect ratio to match your favorite movies, as well as high-definition resolution up to 720p (progressive-scan).  | | Sharp's flat-panels are a fraction of the width of traditional CRT TVs. | At a mere 3 inches deep, the set is perfect for wall mounting, though it comes with a table stand for desktop positioning. The set also includes detachable speakers with 10 watts per channel audio power.  | | Sharp's ASV panel offers exceptionally wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles, so you can watch TV from anywhere in the room. | The Advanced Super View screen offers exceptionally wide (170-by- 170-degree) viewing angles and a high contrast ratio of 500:1 for super-black blacks. Its high brightness (430 cd/m2) ensures wide dynamic range for vivid colors, great depth, and realism. You can place it anywhere--near windows, doors, or other light sources--and its picture will remain vivid. And, with its 60,000-hour lamp life, the backlight life is long enough to give you viewing pleasure for many years. A built-in 181-channel tuner lets you plug your cable TV right into the LC-30HV4U and start watching.  | | AQUOS TVs strive for a high level of energy efficiency. | AQUOS LCD TVs are Energy Star compliant devices, and consume up to 60% less power than CRT systems and about half as much power as comparable plasma TVs. Two-tuner POP (picture-on-picture) includes a pair of independent cable TV tuners so you can watch two programs side-by-side, or record one program while watching another. Being too thin to house its many connections (a direct-digital DVI input, two high-definition component-video inputs, four each S-video and composite-video, and an XGA-resolution PC input), the LC-30HV4U comes with a stand-alone AVC System--a set-top box that houses all terminals, minimizes clutter, and preserves the panel's austere look. (For greater placement flexibility, Sharp makes an optional 30-foot extension cable for this device, model AN-PZAVC1.) What's in the Box
LCD TV, detachable speakers, AVC system (set-top box with all terminals and a short connection cable), table stand, and user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 8
excellent LCD HDTV January 30, 2005
Timbobo (Burlington, VT USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is my first wide screen HDTV and I am impressed. Just watched "Friday Night Lights" with a composite video cable from a progressive scan DVD player. Now I know it's pathetic to use that low end cable but it's all I have until I get component cables. Even with that the picture was great! And the form factor is beautiful with the separate AVC box.
2 thumbs up.
best money i did'nt spend November 1, 2004
cosmo (around home)
7 out of 13 found this review helpful
so a close freind of mine wants me to set up his home theater (i am a nerd after all) and this is the tv i found and when it arrived i realy... realy, did'nt want to give it up, off air 480i looks pritty good, DVD's 480p is the best i have yet to see.
HD is, wow, real, real good (1080i on my samsung ATSC tuner).
it has the most well thought out inputs i have yet to encounter (eg, 2 ant. in, 1 ant. out, 2 componint inputs ,dvi ;for five and pc totel) other great pointless featurs too.
sharp realy knows how to make a good LCD.
it even looks great when its off.
Truely is worth every penny October 21, 2004
Dane Joers (WA, USA)
21 out of 26 found this review helpful
In all seriousness, if you are looking for a quality flat-screen TV, your search is over. The clarity, plus the features, and the good customer service make this a great buy. It would be nice if it were slightly larger for the price, but I can't really complain.
I have a warning though. It's highly addictive and really should be sold with a Surgeon's General Warning on it. I used to be an active, productive citizen of this country, but since I purchased this tv, my productivity has plummetted down the chutes. Even as I speak, there is a graveyard of pizza boxes and potato chip bags surrounding me. I can't leave the tv. I used to have an inferior "box tv", and thought it was plenty enjoyable. But when I got this tv, it was like trying "Ecstasy" for the first time... I had never experienced such a realistic picture, that it was almost surreal! When I thought back to what I had before, I never wanted to go back. Now I am a "Flat-Screen Junkie".
(This makes a great retirement gift, because old people already have money and don't need to be productive)
Sharp and Stylish and Family Friendly October 16, 2004
DR Moussey (VT)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
UPDATE 16/10/2004-- IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE PICTURES OF THIS TV, HEAD ON OVER TO TIGERDIRECT WEBSITE. THEY GOT A LOT OF DETAILED PHOTOS.
In choosing an Lcd Tv, there are a couple important things to keep in mind: one, video-image quality-- not just what the specs claim for contrast ratios and response times, but what _YOU_ as a human viewer think of the image, and two, is the Tv going to last a long time? Lcd is fragile, and it's expensive!
I searched long for a colour Lcd Tv. The only thing I knew for sure was I wanted a 27 or 30 inch set for affordability considerations. The previous reviewer about right: 30" is good from about 8-10 feet-- 2-3 meters for us who prefer metrics. I think you ought to go to a store and see for yourself what screen size is good for you.
To borrow an analogy from the Mp3 world, the Sharp 30" Tv is like combining the style and friendliness of the iPod and the unmatched output quality of a Creative Zen. Well-- the sound on the Sharp itself is acceptable but not home theatre grade. You should get your own audio setup-- my suggestions include Onkyo, Yahmaha, so forth. What it excels is topclass video quality. Prior to getting this Tv, I spent many hours doing homework and watching tons of Tv in stores. My end conclusion was, Sharp has the best quality-- plus smart cable management so all those messy Av cables get hidden. Since I was going to spend a bloody bunch of money on a Tv, I expected it to be topclass and perform like a champ. What pleasantly surprised me was this excellent 30" Tv was actualy cheaper than many 'no-name' brands I found at CircuitCity, BestBuy, and other stores.
I just got my Tv last night, and so far it's met and exceeded my expectations. I had seen it many times at Tweeter's, but now that I have one in my living room, I realise how much better it looks, aesthetically and video-wise. O yah, you _SHOULD_ get the Avid tuning disc which you can order for $35 from Amazon.
My summary: Lcd Tv is still a high-expense item for most families, but if you've got the money, go for the best-- Sharp Aquos Lcd Tv!
The best money can by October 12, 2004
Gadgester (Mother Earth)
51 out of 53 found this review helpful
Well, I'm an unhappy shopper! This 30" widescreen LCD from Sharp was the one I really wanted to buy, after salivating over it many times at my local Best Buy, but because it was well over two grand (plus I was unemployed), so I could only look but not own. Finally I got a cheaper Olevia set, which I'm happy with, but now that Amazon has lowered the price on this Sharp, I wish I had waited. The Sharp's image quality and overall reliability makes it worth the several extra hundred dollars.
Ok, enough venting from me. In case you haven't compared the various LCD TVs from different brands in person, there's no doubt that Sharp's LCD offerings are among the best. Compared to other brands (including my beloved Syntax Olevia), Sharp offers these following advantages:
- Top-of-class image quality. Well some other companies may cite higher contrast or brightness in their tech specs, none offers the same kind of image quality that you'll perceive *subjectively* as Sharp's high-end LCD TVs. Whether it's live sports or the latest DVD movies, the Sharp just does it better. Maybe they use better liquid crystals, or (more likely) better signal processors, Sharp LCDs just give you a better picture.
- Better black-level details than other brands. LCD TVs are notorious for failing to reproduce details in the dark end of the spectrum. If you enjoy movies with lots of dark scenes, you should probably stick with a CRT like Sony's Trinitron. The new Sharp models are better than most, though.
- More refined styling and user interface. Older Sharp Aquos models had the typical first-generation bland looks, but the latest models are stylish and cool.
- Better reliability. I speak this from experience (my own and my friends'). LCD monitors (like all other monitors) have limited bulb life. Almost all LCD TVs you'll encounter now claim "up to 60,000 hours" of bulb life. But when you compare the Sharp with a Syntax or Westinghouse or HP or LG, you'll notice that the Sharp has a more solid feel, which gives you more confidence over its life span than with the other brands. (If you are a Mac or Sony fan, you know what I'm talking about.)
I think if money is tight but you still want an LCD TV, you should consider the Syntax Olevia model. But for the best LCD TV money can buy, get a Sharp. This 30" is good if your viewing distance is less than 8 feet -- a rule of thumb is the you should get a screen size four times the viewing distance. If you want a bigger screen, LCD TVs aren't the answer yet -- the 37" Sharp Aquos costs twice as much as this 30" model! For bigger screens you may want to consider a plasma (Hitachi and Panasonic and Pioneer are the best) or (gasp!) DLP or LCD-based rear projection TV. But for freedom from screen burn-in, better image quality than plasma, and thinness, LCD is the way to go, and this Sharp, at the new price, is simply the best.
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