What’s in a brand name? I could mean anything, really, derivation could be from any aspect of its history. The name ‘Sharp’ stemmed out of a brilliant thought, clad in a veil of such transparent simplicity that it would make you grin. Their first product they ever manufactured was a mechanical pencil, and it was, well, quite sharp. That’s where the name came from; it seems they definitely have used all the saved up brainpower for more important things, like the quality of their products.
For the uninitiated, Sharp is also one the first to manufacture commercial LCD panels, so obviously one can expect them in the driver’s seat of the LCD technology. LCD flatscreens are available aplenty in the market, rates are in fact going up now due to the demand - so at a buzzing time like this, we received Sharp’s Aquos 32-incher. Aquos is one popular model, and over the years it’s been critically acclaimed, technically reclaimed and overtly proclaimed. (couldn’t resist)
Design and Features
Perched simply on a metallic grey pedestal, this TV’s frame slides in and gets fixed to it via 4 large screws- simple stuff. The joint is almost intact, though a slight jerkiness is encountered between the frame and its stand. That’s not an issue really, unless you are one touchy individual. The screen is embedded in a black glossy rectangular rim, with the bottom edge streaked by a thin silver strip. This edge is mildly bent like a arrow pointing downwards, just a slight design fancy, which according to me gives the appearance a positive vibe. The silver of the strip and the metallic stand don’t exactly match, though it’s not so striking such that it will take your eyes off the screen. The black rim is attached to the regular metallic grey base plate, which finally yields the plastic grey back panel, with all its grooves and vents.


