19. The Sharp Aquos LC32D6U

The Sharp LC32D6U has high ambitions, but the finish involves a bit more plastic than what you might want. Is the Sharp LC32D6U a good deal, or is there something wrong with this picture?

Design And Finish

(Score: 4)

The design of the unit is in keeping with the brand's other creations with excellent finish and lines worthy of the rest of the Aquos family. Nevertheless, Sharp's efforts to reduce costs are visible with plastic replacing the aluminum that was standard with previous models. Still, the set is not a discredit to its manufacturer.

Ergonomics

(Score: 3)

For this monitor, Sharp uses a basic OSD that's somewhat rough and clunky. In fact, at one point we were sure it must be a prototype. But we looked in the manual and unfortunately the screenshots showed this poor excuse of an OSD. A phone call to Sharp confirmed my fears - this was indeed the final version. Why? Maybe it's a matter of reducing costs here too.

For the rest, the remote control has a "pie server" shape that works fairly well. It's cute and ultimately practical.

Connectivity

HDMI is becoming common, and Sharp is getting in step. The LC32D6U has all the necessary modern connectivity, including a VGA connector for a PC. But here again, there's no memory-card reader.