Feature creep can be a problem when buying any new gadget, and it is especially prevalent when among televisions. You may think you just want something that can display a picture, but most companies want to sell you TVs with doodads that do little to enhance picture quality.
Even some of the features that do promise better picture quality can potentially make it worse. Take, for example, Sharp's Quattron technology. The company has touted its four-color Quattron LCD technology since 2010, but it has so far failed to catch the public's imagination. This generation's Trinitron it isn't.
The LE757U is Sharp's cheapest Quattron-toting television, but at a minimum $300 premium over the sets below it, this is one feature that doesn't make sense. The LE757U delivered worse picture quality, with lighter black levels and less accurate color, than the cheaper LE650 without Quattron. As the only bonus feature apart from 3D, Quattron isn't an appealing upsell in this case. While my initial instinct at this price and a 60-inch size is to recommend the Panasonic ST60 plasma, if you want a big-screen LED LCD both the LE650 and the Vizio E series are better values than the LE757U.
Series information:I performed a hands-on evaluation of the Sharp LC-60LE757, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series. All sizes have identical specs and according to the manufacturer should provide very similar picture quality.
| Models in series (details) | |
| Sharp LC-60LE757 | 60 inches |
| Sharp LC-70LE757U | 70 inches |
| Sharp LC-80LE757U | 80 inches |
Design
The LE757U series is one of Sharp's sleekest-looking sets yet. The company has managed to shave a bit more off the bezel of the already slim LE650. The LE757U series features a smooth aluminum bezel that is noticeably classier than the plastic bezel of the cheaper model. The triangular power LED is still there in the center of the bezel but it's a shade subtler than before. The base of the Sharp is a simple, non-swiveling plastic affair and the TV squats low and close to the tabletop it's perched on.V
The LE757U series is one of Sharp's sleekest-looking sets yet. The company has managed to shave a bit more off the bezel of the already slim LE650. The LE757U series features a smooth aluminum bezel that is noticeably classier than the plastic bezel of the cheaper model. The triangular power LED is still there in the center of the bezel but it's a shade subtler than before. The base of the Sharp is a simple, non-swiveling plastic affair and the TV squats low and close to the tabletop it's perched on.V
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The remote is a long wand that houses all of the buttons you'll need, including a "tweaker's-favorite" Menu button front and center. Shortcut buttons to the SmartCentral smart TV page, Netflix and three more that can be customized to jump right to apps of your choice round out what is a fairly handy clicker.V
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Apart from a new SmartCentral page, Sharp's menu system is identical to those of previous years. Navigation is top-loaded and scrolls left to right, and it is fairly easy to find the things you need.
| Key TV features | ||||
| Display technology | LCD | LED backlight | Edge-lit | |
| Screen finish | Matte | Remote | Standard | |
| Smart TV | Yes | Internet connection | Built-in Wi-Fi | |
| 3D technology | Active | 3D glasses included | Two pairs | |
| Refresh rate(s) | 240Hz | Dejudder (smooth) processing | Yes | |
| DLNA-compliant | Photo/Music/Video | USB | Photo/Music/Video |
