Operating The 1080p LCD TVs
| by Vincent Teoh |
8 March 2007 |
Remote Control
| Rank |
LCD TV |
Points |
| 1 |
Samsung LE40F71BX |
3 |
| 2 |
Sharp LC42XD1E |
2 |
| 3 |
Sony KDL40W2000 |
1 |
|
Samsung's was the most ergonomic; Sharp's was bland; but aesthetic-wise we were appalled that Sony KDL-40W2000's remote control even got past the drawing board.
On-Screen Menu Navigation
| Rank |
LCD TV |
Points |
| 1 |
Sony KDL40W2000 |
3 |
| 2 |
Samsung LE40F71BX |
2 |
| 3 |
Sharp LC42XD1E |
1 |
|
After the initial setup, the on-screen menu is most often used to change external input source so a speedy navigation is highly desirable. Sony's was the most responsive, with Samsung's coming in a close second. Sharp's was frustratingly sluggish.
Electronic Programme Guide
| Rank |
LCD TV |
Points |
| 1 |
Sharp LC42XD1E |
3 |
| 2 |
Sony KDL40W2000 |
2 |
| 3 |
Samsung LE40F71BX |
1 |
|
The Samsung LE40F71B was completely out of contention – it didn't even have a digital tuner to begin with. Sony KDL-40W2000's blurry EPG lacking in live preview meant that Sharp LC-42XD1E's offering – although cartoonish – grabbed top spot.
