The Sharp Aquos LC-32GP3U-R is an HDTV rarity in that its 32-inch screen provides full 1080p resolution—twice the number of pixels of other same-size LCD HDTVs. This set also incorporates performance and features that console gamers will appreciate, and the whole thing is wrapped up in an attractive frame that’s available in some cool colors. Of course, at $1,499.99 direct, the LC-32GP3U-R isn’t the least-expensive 32-inch HDTV going, but it’s unique in that it delivers superb high-definition detail.

Sharp tapped renowned product designer Toshiyuki Kita to design the TV’s exterior, and the result is a seriously stylish set. The “-R” at the end of the model name stands for its deep red bezel, which makes it a little cooler than your average TV, though it’s also available in black or white. A removable four-legged table stand provides 40 degrees of swivel motion (20 degrees left and right), and a finely perforated tube-shaped strip along the TV’s bottom edge conceals its integrated stereo speakers (2 x 10W). On-display controls are within easy reach and sit atop the right edge of the set. Along the right-hand side is an array of standard and high-definition video inputs. With its stand attached, the set measures 23.9 by 30.9 by 11.7 inches (HWD) and weighs 39.7 pounds. Removing the stand shrinks the TV’s height and depth to 21.0 and 3.6 inches respectively, and the weight drops to 33.1 pounds.

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