Rule #1 for sizing up gadgets? Don't believe the hype. Sharp tried to convince us that its Aquos LC-32GP1U was the greatest thing to happen to gaming since the vibrating controller. It's not. But fortunately, there's a lot to love about this LCD. Its brilliant, native 1080p picture and bevy of ports should be enough to please videophiles and gamers alike. And at 45 pounds (fully assembled), we didn't even need an intricate pulley system to get it into The Lab. Ironically, our biggest beef was with the touted "Game" mode. With a whole button devoted to it on the remote, we were expecting instant transport to a fragging Shangri-La. Instead, it just allowed us to switch inputs-and it doesn't even swap the display mode to "Game." It sounds like a minor gripe, but when it's the only reason the LC-32GP1U runs more ducats than its 32-inch peers, we've got a problem.
Review: Sharp Aquos LC-32GP1U
Rule #1 for sizing up gadgets? Don’t believe the hype. Sharp tried to convince us that its Aquos LC-32GP1U was the greatest thing to happen to gaming since the vibrating controller. It’s not. But fortunately, there’s a lot to love about this LCD. Its brilliant, native 1080p picture and bevy of ports should be enough […]
WIRED
Compact and intuitively designed. Light enough to throw...trust us. Offers a veritable input orgy (3 HDMI, 2 component, DVI, composite, and S-video). Console gaming blazes with virtually no hiccups at 6ms response time. 10,000:1 contrast ratio produced balanced blacks and greys with games and movies. PC input via DVI looks awesome.
TIRED
At this price, why not invest in a larger 1080p TV? Base requires assembly out of box. Lacks quick options for dialing color temperature. Missing PiP nixes multi-task viewing. 10W speakers aren't waking any neighbors.
- Screen Size: 32 inches