Sharp Aquos 37" LC37D62U

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Cproflow

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I don't see much chatter about this one. I had been thinking about the 32" version, or the LC-32GP1U to become my primary PC monitor/gamer. Now, I see the price on this 37" is pretty reasonable at $1300.

Anyone have any experience with this? I love the idea of a 37", and the good Westy W3's are all but gone.

I'd be using this for my PC monitor, PC gaming and Photoshop.

Is 32" the sweet spot, or would this 37" be just the ticket?

Thanks for any input!
 
I am also curious about this, I have read about the potential problems this TV has (red text/banding) but I am still curious if it is really that bad. I wouldn't call myself picky at all but if it's an obvious problem (banding) then I don't want to take a chance. I hope someone can shed some light on this for us!
 
It does ok with regular red text...it's just the really bold red text.

Or, as I've just discovered, really bold blue text, like the new inline ads here on HardForum, such as "PC Monitor" in CProflow's post, or "Dell" in my sig

I haven't noticed any banding issues on my LC32 at all...other than dark bolded text on dark backgrounds, I'm very happy with mine, like it better than my old Westy 37W1.
 
I've got the 720p version of this tv. I couldn't justify the extra 500 bucks at the time I purchased mine in july to get the 1080p version. But I've been very happy with the tv quality overall. It's definitely fast enough for gaming on my 360. If you've got the desk space and the money why not go 37?

The only issue I could see is that there's no tilt adjustment on their stands, least not on mine, it bolts on.
 
Imitation said:
I've got the 720p version of this tv. I couldn't justify the extra 500 bucks at the time I purchased mine in july to get the 1080p version. But I've been very happy with the tv quality overall. It's definitely fast enough for gaming on my 360. If you've got the desk space and the money why not go 37?

The only issue I could see is that there's no tilt adjustment on their stands, least not on mine, it bolts on.
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Good points, I am easy to please in the monitor department. I just don't want to buy a TV that is going to give me headaches, I am sure everyone else feels the same. If the reason folks at [H] dont talk about the 37" is that it is too expensive or it is too big for thier personal preference and not because there is a significant performance difference between the 32" and the 37", then I would definately get the 37". I am after that "total immersion" feel when I am gaming! Also can anyone here confirm that the "viper drive" on this tv actually make a difference while PC GAMING? Thanks!
 
That is one of the final pieces of the puzzle for me as well dcschess...

I can't seem to find anything other than marketing fluff or anecdotal remarks as to the real benefits of the "Viper Drive". What I have heard is that it is designed for benefiting console gaming. Does PC gaming (via the DVI connection) benefit as well? If it does not, then I may just go with the regular version of the LCD.

I have not been able to uncover much in the complaint dept. that the regular versions of this LCD (both 32" and 37") suffer from lag issues.
 
Cproflow said:
That is one of the final pieces of the puzzle for me as well dcschess...

I can't seem to find anything other than marketing fluff or anecdotal remarks as to the real benefits of the "Viper Drive". What I have heard is that it is designed for benefiting console gaming. Does PC gaming (via the DVI connection) benefit as well? If it does not, then I may just go with the regular version of the LCD.

I have not been able to uncover much in the complaint dept. that the regular versions of this LCD (both 32" and 37") suffer from lag issues.
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Well it seems you and I are in the same the boat! Please keep me updated on what you find, i'll do the same :)

Also, have you found any brick and mortar retailers that have the 37"? Or are you considering getting it shipped (Assuming you buy it)
 
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