[mythtv-users] LCD HDTV recommendations (that are Myth friendly)...

[Ken Scales]

Darren Richards wrote:

> <snip>
> I have a 52" Sharp Aquos (LC52D62U).  I love it, but I'd have a hard 
> time recommending it to anyone else.  Sharp is notorious for banding 
> issues (do a quick search on AVSforum).  I returned my set twice 
> because the banding was unacceptable.  The third set  is acceptable, 
> but still suffers from slight banding that is visible only if I look 
> at a flat gray screen.  Other than that, contrast is acceptable for an 
> LCD, and HD content looks incredible.
> <snip>

This is the second time that the old Sharp Aquos "banding" problem has 
been mentioned in this thread, so I decided I should pop in with more 
"recent" info.  Check the dates on those messages on AVSforum.  The 
internet has a long memory, but retail competition wouldn't let this 
type of defect in high-end hardware continue this long.

Yes, the problem did exist about 15 months ago, and took a while for 
Sharp to resolve.  Reportedly, the problem was determined to be related 
to their new factory:  the rollers on the assembly line were marking the 
panels, causing the banding.  The rollers were replaced (that would be 
over a year ago...)

Just be sure not to buy a "refurbished" unit or "old stock" that might 
be on clearance from a big-box store (or check the manufacturing date).