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Sharp LC60E78UN [No Price Talk]

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#1 ·
Anyone find it interesting that this model Sharp LC60E78UN is in BB add and available at unbelievable deal isnt even listed on Sharp website. You cant find any specifics on this TV. Does anyone know whats up with this TV?
 
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Originally Posted by Cash907 /forum/post/19547392


I read that bit about the computer connection "sucking" too, but it seemed to me like the author of that review just didn't know much about resolution settings and limitations of VGA. Pretty sure he could have gotten good results with a DVI to HDMI cable you can pick up from monoprice for 5 bucks.


I'm not worried about sound as I have a great 7.1 setup already, I'm mostly interesting in PQ and whether or not there is any stuttering or juttering/artificating during blurary playback. I tried to find a display somewhere, but for some reason, my local BB's have a butt load of 42-46 inchers on the wall, but only 3 larger then 50" mounted, and that's not including the Panasonic plasma that is on special tomorrow, and the outrageously overpriced lot they have in their Magnolia show floor.


I dunno, maybe I'll just pull the trigger tomorrow. I'm a Premier Silver member, so I won't get hit with a restock fee if I decide to take it back. If I do, I'll post photos and a quick review as soon as it's set up.

I'd agree w/ all of this. That reviewer sounded like a bit of a slowcoach. Hell, I don't think I've used a VGA hookup for a TV since my first 360.
 
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Originally Posted by arnst19 /forum/post/19547398


Spot on, I agree with everything you said and I'm in the same situation. Don't care about sound quality because I'm going through a receiver, and I already have HDMI>dvi and I'm sure the comp use would be fine, my main concern as well is PQ.


I just wish there were more reviews on it.


Would you get the extended warranty from BB?

I'm conflicted on this, actually. On the one hand, I've owned two Sharp Aquos before and had nothing but great experiences with both. Plus, Consumer Reports just rated Sharp very highly in their reliability ranking in the latest issue. On the other hand, I live in Alaska, and I don't even know if there is an authorized technician locally, so any warranty issues would require shipping a 60" behemoth back to God knows where, and let me tell ya, shipping anything larger then a breadbasket to or from AK is *not* cheap. Because of this, that extended warranty looks very attractive, but your mileage may vary. I've heard more bad then good about them, but if your needs meet the right criteria, they could be worth every penny.
 
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I have been researching 60" LCD's to replace my aging 57"DLP. I had narrowed my choice to the Sharp LC-60E88UN when I stumbled across the LC-60E78UN on BB website for +20 % less than the best price I've ever seen for the 88UN. I have searched and also could find no information on the Sharp website or anywhere else so I decided to contact them. I talked with an Aquos rep today and they emailed me these specifications. The LC-60E78UN does not use the X-Gen panel nor does it use the ASV Superlucent Panel but uses what they term the "High Performance LCD Panel" Any one know what that is? Specs attached

 

LC-60E78UN_Specs.pdf 128.9716796875k . file
 

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I just bought one of these this weekend and so far I'm fairly impressed. I'm not surewhat a high perfomance panel is but the outside of the box says it has a Xgen panel. My understanding is this TV is a cross between the LC-60E77UN (120hz) no Xgen panel and the LC-60E88UN (240hz with Xgen panel). For the Price and size I jumped on it. I have not put a blu-ray through it and have not calibrated yet. The presets on the TV have given mixed results on different HD DishNetwork channels. Some are brilliant others need tweaking. I guess when I get the time, caibration disc, and a Bluray I will get a better feeling forwhat the TV will do. My two cents. Of course my wife thinks the picture is great.
 
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I just wnated o update everyone on a chat I had with Sharp. see below:


Jasa: Hello! I am an AQUOS Advantage Advisor who specializes in helping customers with their AQUOS LCD TVs. How can I help you today?


You: I'm curious as to why Sharp has no info on the LC-60E78UN LCD TV?


Jasa: That's a great question.


Jasa: Since it is a fairly new release we are in process of adding this information to the site


You: Does this TV have the XGEN panel in it?


Jasa: I'll be right with you.


You: ok


Jasa: I'm sorry for the delay. I'll be right with you.


Jasa: No, the LC60E78UN does not have an X-gen panel. The panel is ASV superlucent panel


You: Ok then why does it state that it has the XGEN panel on the outside of the BOX? Is Sharp trying to falsley move this TV on the market?


Jasa: I will be right with you.


Jasa: No, I'm reading from the specifications sheet we were emailed. I apologize for the mis-information. I would like to confirm which answer is accurate with our product specialist.


Jasa: He wont be in the office until 8:30am is it possible to email you I confirm this?


You: OK, I bought one of these TVs under the impression it has the Xgen panel, but with a lack of available info out there I'm haveing second thoughts on my purchase. Ive always felt Sharp is reputable company but when they release products and have no support info I become leary.


Jasa: *once


You: Please email the detailed specs to (Deleted)


Jasa: Thank you for waiting. I'll be with you in just a moment.


Jasa: I completely understand. I will confirm this information. I could be a matter of terminology


Jasa: I will get this straightened immediately


You: It seems to me this TV is a cross between the LC-60E77UN an the 60E78UN. upgraded panel but no 240hz? if this is the case.


Jasa: That is accurate to a certain degree. The television is an enhanced version of the E77UN series. The 240hz model would be the E88UN


You: The only reason I bougt the TV was for the Xgen panel adverstiment n the outside of the box.


Jasa: I definitely understand. I will verify the panel and email you the update.


You: Thanks, there are many more curious for this info.
 
#21 ·
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Originally Posted by pure241
Can anybody confirm that this TV has an optical sound output? Also can anybody verify the response time for games and fast moving movies?
4 ms, as seen two posts up. It has to have a refresh frequency greater than 240 HZ or the 240 HZ is useless. Therefore, you know it's at most 4 ms (f = 1/s) since 4 ms = 250 HZ. 5 ms would yield a refresh rate of 200 HZ.


I haven't seen a TV in years that didn't have an optical out. Sharp's best TVs don't mention optical so I would assume that the 78UN has it. Just call Sharp.
 
#22 ·
The 77UN and 88UN both have optical output so I'd assume this one does too. Of course if SHARP would ever post everything to there website we'd all have our answers. I can't fathom that the information isn't available. Smells just a little fissy to me!


Can't wait to hear the response they give on the panel.
 
#23 ·
Email from Sharp confirmed through engineering that it indeed does have the Xgen Panel. As for the other request it does have optical audio out. I'm currently shopping for a 12ft Optical cable without breaking the bank. Now to get this thing calibrated. Ive done a quick try with the old SD Avia disc, but can see a Blu-ray and a HD DVE or Disney WOW dvd for calibration in my near future.
 
#26 ·
When you search for LC60E78UN in the Sharp USA site, you get this:


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LC-60E78UN | LCD TV | full HD 1080p | AQUOS | Flat Screen ...

LC-60E78UN has an ASV Superlucent LCD panel, 120Hz fine motion enhanced, full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution...



The link given doesn't work (goes to a error page), but the description says superlucent panel (same as in 77UN) and not X-gen (as in 88UN).
 
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