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The AQUOS D85U Series from Sharp is their Fall 2008 line that brings the premium features of 120Hz and motion compensation technology into a more budget friendly price. The premium features indicate the D85Us are an upgrade to their D74U counterparts, however not all the specs have seen a boost as the dynamic contrast ratio on the 74U Series is a higher 17,000:1 compared to the D85Us 10,000:1. Similar to the D65U Series which is the other AQUOS line of TVs released in Fall 2008, the D85s are Energy Star Certified with an optional "Power Save Mode" that reduces screen brightness and contrast to reduce power consumption.
MSRP $1,899 - $2,599
Release date October, 2008
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Features
- 1080p native resolution
- 120Hz with Motion Enhanced technology
- 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- 2,000:1 static contrast ratio
- 10-bit panel
- 450 cd/m2 brightness
- 4ms response time
- 176 degree viewing angle
- Two 15-watt speakers
- Inputs: HDMI x 5, Component x 2, VGA x 1, Composite x 2, RS-232C x 1
Panels - Sharp, along with Samsung are one of the only manufacturers to make their own panels. Sharp's panels are known for producing duller colors than the Samsung, but offer better viewing angles with little discoloration.
Models
The naming convention of the AQUOS D85U series is: Sharp AQUOS LC-xxD85U where xx refers to the size of the model.
- LC-42D85U - 42" display | $1,899.99 | November 2008
- LC-46D85U - 46" display | $2,199.99 | October 2008
- LC-52D85U - 52" display | $2,599.99 | October 2008
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Sharp AQUOS LC-46D85U
• Sharp Aquos LC46D85U 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
• AQUOS LC-46D85U 46" LCD TV
UPC: 074000371385
EAN: 074000371385
MPN: LC46D85U
Sharp AQUOS LC-52D85U
• Sharp Aquos LC52D85U 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
• AQUOS LC52D85U 52" LCD TV
UPC: 074000371378
EAN: 168912587962
MPN: LC52D85U
Sharp AQUOS LC-42D85U
• Sharp Aquos LC42D85U 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
• AQUOS LC42-D85U 42" LCD TV
UPC: 074000371392
EAN: 074000371392
MPN: LC42D85U
Competitors
Sharp AQUOS D85U Series is ranked 6th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $2,000 - $2,000
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Sony picture quality
- DLNA support for streaming media
- 1080p/60Hz support over component and HDMI
- Next generation Bravia engine
Cons
- DLNA support is limited to pictures and audio
- Unattractive design
Sharp AQUOS D85U Series
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Sony Bravia Z Series
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MSRP $350 - $2,699
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 120 Hz refresh rate and 4 ms response time
- 4 HDMI inputs
- Great black levels
Cons
- Doesn't have an LED backlight.
- Ugly remote control
- Picture-in-Picture support only for analog signals
Sharp AQUOS D85U Series
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Samsung 6 Series (2008)
100%
MSRP $1,500 - $2,000
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 24p True Cinema with 120 Hz refresh rate
- Fantastic black levels, comparable to high-end plasma
- 4 HDMI inputs
Cons
- 32" does NOT feature 120 Hz refresh rate
- 37" is also only 60Hz
- 1080p isn't useful at this size
Sharp AQUOS D85U Series
vs.
Sony Bravia XBR6 Series
MSRP $1,699 - $2,799
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Handles 60p content through both HDMI and component inputs
- 4 HDMI inputs
- Small bezel/frame
Cons
- Has a sparkle problem, when viewing content sparkles randomly happen, big problem, Sony says it's normal
- No DLNA support
- No wide color gamut CCFL
Sharp AQUOS D85U Series
vs.
Sony Bravia W4100 Series
MSRP --
Released May, 2008
Pros
- 1080p, 120Hz, fast 4ms refresh, high 50,000:1 contrast ratio
- high number of inputs
Cons
- thick reflective bezels
- Some backlight bleeding.
Sharp AQUOS D85U Series
vs.
LG Scarlet Series
MSRP $1,799 - $2,799
Released October, 2008
Pros
- upscales SD content into HD signal
- best of the best: 1080p, 120Hz, 10-bit panel, 14-bit image
processor
- Excellent picture quality
Cons
- difficult to find compared to regular U series
- bezel is not as attractive as some TVs, quite thick
Sharp AQUOS D85U Series
vs.
Toshiba REGZA XV545 Series
MSRP --
Released May, 2008
Pros
- LED backlighting on some models
for superior contrast, longer life, lower power consumption
Sharp AQUOS D85U Series
vs.
LG LG70 Series
Reviews
November 18, 2008
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Pros
- 1080p, 120Hz
- good amount and variety of inputs
- good contrast and brightness values
- fast 4ms response time
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