SHARP LC-26SH10U 26" LCD HDTV w/ Built-In ATSC Tuner
Good image, ok features.
This is my second HDTV sets and I have mixed feelings about it.  I suggest all buyers to first go the store to see and play with a set before buying.  The Sharp 26\\" LCD HDTV (LC-26SH10U) is a bare bone entry level LCD set.  This set will produce the same performance with higher end models, but with less features then the others: DVD player, better remote, more inputs.  Until you enter the Sharp's Aquos line the image will increase to True HDTV.<br /><br />Image/ Graphic:<br />This is probably the best LCD image at this price range.  I almost bought a Polaroid 26\\" LCD HDTV (FLM-2632) with a better contract ratio at 1000:1 compare to Sharp 800:1.  For some reasons, I felt the Sharp produced more vivid life-like image even though the Polaroid has the same sharpness.  Maybe Sharp produce a better image processor or circuitry?<br /><br />Compared to my previous Panasonic HDTV CRT tube with a true HDTV at 1080i (1920 x 1080) this LCD is a step down.  This Sharp can only produce truly produce 720i/p (1366x768), but do accept 1080.  So over-air channels, DVD and PS2 games looks a lot sharper, smoother, vivid on a 1080i tube.  Digital set has always produced bad analog reception and this is even worse then Panasonic.  The factory backlight setting is preset to a full level 16, which drove me nuts, until I figured to turn it down to a 8-10 level.<br /><br />Features:<br />With the image being good, the features are average to below.  Polaroid at the same price includes PIP, VGA input, a user friendly remote and menu, which this Sharp lacks.  There are three preset image settings and one that you can adjust.  The Panasonic has four user image adjustments for different input devices.  The Polaroid image settings can be accessed on a single button on the remote, where the Sharp use submenu.  The auto scaling is manual on some input devices where the Panasonic just automatic adjust.  At least this device has a HDMI input.  This Sharp remote is not universal like the Polaroid and has less quick access buttons in general.<br /><br />Overall the Sharp 26\\" LCD HDTV (LC-26SH10U) was in the price and size market for what I was looking for.  This set fits the bill with a good image quality without all the bells and whistles.  I would not spend over 700 for this set.  The Panasonic tube died only after 2.5 years which is way too short and I don't recommend their HDTV tube series. Flat panel are the way, since they are lighter for placement and space.  The prices are still high for the true HDTV and quality compare to regular tube.ons in general.    Overall the Sharp 26\\" LCD HDTV (LC-26SH10U) was in the price and size market for what I was looking for.  This set fits the bill with a good image quality without all the bells and whistles.  I would not spend over 700 for this set.  The Panasonic tube died only after 2.5 years which is way too short and I don't recommend their HDTV tube series. Flat panel are the way, since they are lighter for placement and space.  The prices are still high for the true HDTV and quality compare to regular tube.