Sharp LC-52XS1E LCD TV

Generally, as a rule, we shy away from considering something as vulgar as expense when reviewing kit in HCC. We believe a product should always be tested and judged on its merits, rather than its cost. But what if it’s a 52in telly ticketed at a whopping £9,000?

In this instance, the price is certainly difficult to ignore. Sharp’s LC-52XS1E is the approximate price of a brand-new Peugeot 206 – and that’s a lot of lolly, especially considering the current climate. Just think of what else you could buy with nine thousand shiny pound coins: a round-the-world holiday; a new Harley Davidson; a house in Wigan...

First published in Home Cinema Choice 164

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