Sharp vs Sony 32in: Can anyone offer educated advice.
1175501
CCD, the 1080P by Sharp is fantastic. I went with the highest resolution possible and I am NOT dissatisfied. The picture is phenomenal with an HD signal. My wife and I watch this TV in our bedroom more now than the 38" tube HDTV in the livingroom. Go with the Sharp. I do not think you'll be disappointed.
1134719
Oddly enough, I ended up going with neither of these. I compared these to the Sony CX130. Picked them up in the stores and found the image of the Sony to be more brilliant. The Sony form factor was smaller as well which will be good for traveling. Best part is that it's only $350. It uses SD cards (no internal memory), but that didn't bother me since SD cards are so cheap now.
277463
I saw the lower numbered models at Frys this weekend. They didnt have the L117FX/B. I played around with it briefly and the touch screen was more responsive than the HP all-in-one model. All the HP's had Vista and DVD drives for about the same price as the Sony, which had blu-ray and Windows 7. Although I dont think I would use the touch screen much (don't like the smudged screens), I did like the look and build of the Sony. Everything seemed to be built a bit better than the HP. I can't wait for the reviews to come out...
1519556
How the heck am I suppose to know why, in your words "the real specs hidden"??? I dont work for Sharp. If you feel deception, go look at another brand.
1134717
I am torn between these exact same two camcorders also. Looking forward to your follow-up post!
163823
Like you, I wanted a good camera for a fair price. I found a site that does side by side comparisons, you just bring up the ones you want from the list. I went for the Sony, for a couple of reasons: Long battery Life ( a friend of mine has one and he told me of that) and the other is the Zeiss lenses in it. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.asp
1009653
Mine is fine . I bet if you contact Sharp they will give you a software update.
1866837
Searching online for some factual specs for you, I found the following The PJ780VE has a 10x optical zoom with a focal range of 26-260 mm and aperture at f/1.8-3.4 Compared to my earlier Sony HD Camcorder of about 5 years or so ago, it has by far a better wide angle capability than did my old model. I would with it find myself stepping back quite a bit to gain a place from which to shoot videos that would be all inclusive of my subject matter. Don't know how/why the other respondent indicated what he/she did. Unless of course 26mm isn't wide enough for you? I found a few good reviews online, including this off-shore review: http://www.digitalversus.com/camcorder/sony-handycam-hdr-pj780ve-p15261/test.html http://camcorder-test.slashcam.com/compare-what-i-cmp-u-cmd-i-view-u-mode-i-docompare-u-lang-i-en-u-id-i-226-y-294-u-name-i-Sony%20HDR-PJ780-u-bname-i-Sony%20HDR-TD20%20(2D)-u-cmd-i-vergleich.html http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/HDR-PJ780VE As for me...I'm totally satisfied with this camera's performance...as is my wife, who is working as a videographer and photographer at the National Western Stock show this year. Our videos are stunningly sharp and pleasant to watch! AND, the unit comes with a remote control as well, by the way. You may want to purchase a larger battery, and keep the original as a backup for when you run out of juice. I've not had any problems with premature battery drain, either. There are variants of this camcorder model, be sure to investigate each of them before ordering to make sure you are getting what you expected. Also...not get rattled by the "rattle" coming from within the camcorder. It has an internal "floating" platform used for optical stabilization when shooting videos...a most welcome feature!
1105253
I have a Sharp 60inch flat screen TV and I bought a Sharp HT-SB 30 for it. Unfortunately I was never able to get it hooked up and working. I called Sharp's tech people for help but the information they supplied me was of no help. I finally returned it to Amazon and ordered the HT-Sb30.but it was the same story. Thanks to Amazon they accepted both returns and even paid the shipping. Amazon is great but Sharp not so much so!
155374
No actual comparison, yet I inclined to Sharp for the following reasons: 1.- panel manufactured in Japan; 2.- Sharp manufactures the largest TV; 3.- this Aquos has 4 color components for color red, green, blue and Yelow - no one else has that; 4.- my old Sharp Aquos still functions w/o problem after 7 years; 5.- embedded software may be a little less sofisticated than Samsung's; 6.- Sharp customer service is outstanding; my experience with Samsung customer service was less than satisfactory. Good luck in your choice Ray!
1482303
Tough to compare at 80" there are only Sharp and Vizio, i am not a friend of Sharp and I think for that size Vizio has the better pictureIf you go with a tv smaller than 80" you have better choices and pictures, like Panasonic or Sony, and I think Plasma has the better picture anyway. Best to go to a store to compare yourself.
1778718
I bought the Sharp for my son. The sound was weaker, but according to him, that is the price we pay for the thinner TVs. I also bought a Samsung Smart TV for my house. Both have the same problem. He solved the problem on his with a sound bar. I just turn mine up high. I will probably add speakers to mine eventually.
433202
I got the 40mm Micro lens over the 35mm and I am really happy with the purchase. It cost about $80 more but it does more. That being said, I have the 35mm on the wish list even though it will be horribly redundant. The 40mm Micro has so drawbacks but it does get you in close. I don't know how the 35mm could be sharper but lots of reviews comparing the two indicate it can be depending on subject matter. This is probably a topic people make themselves crazy with so I will probably buy some peace for $200 by getting the 35mm lens sooner than later.
774460
You have my complete sympathy! I bought my 350 in September of 2008 for $350. A month later the s360 hit the market at a bit over $200. As far as a difference other than price, the 350 weighs in at almost twice what the 360 does, Per Amazon, 7 vs. 12 pounds. As an old school audiophile I still tend to put my trust in heavier equipment (I know its silly but old habits die hard). The 350 has provided excellent service but my 2 year old Oppo DV 981HD DVD player provides superior up scaling. If you can still return your 350 I'd suggest you consider kicking in 100 bucks more and order the Oppo BDP 83. I've spent too much on 2 players in the past two years to even consider that and I might not even see or hear the difference. Bottom Line: You have a good reliable machine but like me, paid too much for it!
1703358
Yes Sharp quit making the black ones so the only way you could find one would be a refurbished one.
1555925
I like the White framed and Burgundy framed LCD HDTV's better they look more distinctive, plus the sharp stand allows for Tilting and moving of the TV, the Sony does NOT allow any movement of the TV. However I wonder about the reliability of the Sharp... never have had a Sharp TV my Sony's have lasted at least 10 years without any problems... The Sharp model is native 1080p and built for gaming. You have to get the Sony 32XBR9 for a comparison...it just came out and is 999 at BB
572314
Absolutely not as the Sharp isn't that much better. The Panasonic and the Sony (particularly the PS3) have the best success rates.