Sharp launches 32-inch LC-32GP3U LCD at gamers

As announced in today's press conference, gamers are clearly in Sharp's sights for 2008 as an area of corporate growth. So here they are with their second generation 32-inch panel. The new 1080p set features a slimmer design and unique swivel stand. A "Game Mode" is said to optimize picture quality for game playing while the remote control allows for a quick swap of inputs. A Mountain Dew-ey "Vyper Drive" mode supposedly "eliminates perceptible lag time between game console input and the TV display." Rounding things out then is a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 brightness, 3x HDMI 1.3 and 2x component inputs, and a custom design by renowned industrial designer, Toshiyuki Kita. Available in glossy finishes including black, red wine, and white for $1600 starting now.

[ORIGINALXBOXFANBOY @ Jan 6th 2008 5:29PM]

i like the black one, i'm sold!

[Dragod @ Jan 6th 2008 5:31PM]

Can't we just get an HDTV that's well made, good specs, and affordable?

[Tobi @ Jan 6th 2008 5:33PM]

$1600?!

Are they serious?!

[dustandechoes91 @ Jan 6th 2008 5:33PM]

When will the corporations learn gamers don't have money, and wont blow that kind of money on a monitor. In order for a person to be a gamer, they have to play games, which also cost money.

If you are going to make a "gamer" product, it needs to be a lot more affordable

[Homeboy @ Jan 6th 2008 5:33PM]

I have long been interested in a 32 inch LCD TV capable of viewing 1080p. Perfect TV for a small room, and can trouble as a computer screen as well. This one is hot but sadly it's a way to expensive. The price would have been reasonable in 2005 but not in 08.

[Tobi @ Jan 6th 2008 5:36PM]

I hope the TV flops at that ridiculous price.

[Dragod @ Jan 6th 2008 5:38PM]

I'd pay $800 for it... not $1600.

[pyro @ Jan 6th 2008 5:45PM]

You guys realize that this is a TV not a computer monitor, right? By gaming LCD it means for consoles. That is a pretty standard price for a 1080p TV.

[SimbaDogg @ Jan 6th 2008 9:04PM]

do you realize that you're smoking rocks?
even @ expensive ass best buy there are ten 1080p monitors for sale right now that range in size from 42-47. As the above user said, wayyyy too much

[Tobi @ Jan 6th 2008 5:48PM]

I know its a TV the problem is that its only 32".

[somemale @ Jan 6th 2008 5:59PM]

is it 120HZ?

[John Russell @ Jan 6th 2008 6:06PM]

They actually launched them out of a cannon at gamers.

[bk00 @ Jan 6th 2008 6:34PM]

The funny thing is that Sharp already has a 32" 1080p model that retails for around $1000. According to all reviews there is no advantage to 1080p at this screen size.

[Taylor @ Jan 6th 2008 9:09PM]

There is if you sit close. I have the previous model of this TV and people are always wowed by it.

[Jon MacDoanld @ Jan 6th 2008 7:10PM]

yeah! i was looking at that

best buy has it

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10090158&catid=22559

its up in price right now but im positive i'll drop again in the near future.

[Mr.Scarface @ Jan 6th 2008 7:31PM]

I wouldn't pay 100 for a Sharp. I returned 3 LC-32D62U 1080p a few weeks ago because of dead/stuck pixels. I'm not talking about 1 or 2...more like 9 and 10. This seems to be a regular problem with Sharp TVs. I loved the 1080p but went with NICE Samsung that is 720p with great features...LN-T3253H.

[obsol337 @ Jan 6th 2008 10:21PM]

Am I the only one who is joyous that they are noticing the lag from the inputs and are reacting accordingly? It is too expensive now, but at least it's a step forward. I wasn't enthralled with the idea of being frustrated with the delay by buying an HDTV. It's a pain to play games when you're seeing the action a little late. Hopefully, this will make others want to develop a cheaper version of this TV, so that we gamers may finally play sans the delay.

[fubarduck @ Jan 6th 2008 11:00PM]

Apparently, Sharp's 2007 models with "Vyper Drive" only removed the delay when plugging things into the side inputs, not the back inputs. That made the TV pretty much worthless since you couldn't eliminate any delay when consoles were plugged in via Component or HDMI.

Hopefully the delay can be reduced on all inputs now, otherwise this is another junk TV for people to buy who don't so enough research.

[obsol337 @ Jan 7th 2008 5:18AM]

Oh wow, I had thought that it removed the delay from all high-definition inputs (games). That makes it pretty worthless. The point of playing games on an HDTV is to get the games in HD... Thanks, fubarduck.

[Jkswiss @ Jan 7th 2008 3:54AM]

Whats the point of a 1080p 32" TV? I can't even tell the difference with my 40" Samsung LCD.
Is lag really an issue? There is a setting on my TV for gaming mode which makes the picture go all dark. I never use it. I play COD4 all the time and have never felt a delay in response time.

[fubarduck @ Jan 7th 2008 5:16AM]

Try Googling "HDTV Game Lag" and have fun reading for a few hours ^_^ Samsungs are especially notorious for it.

[obsol337 @ Jan 7th 2008 5:22AM]

If you want to try it on your own TV, just use a simple test. Put in your favorite FPS. Get in-game, where you can move your character. Then, up the look sensitivity to full. Move your aiming stick, as fast as you can, in any direction so that it makes an audible "clack" and can go no further. Notice that you can HEAR THE STICK HITTING THE SIDE BEFORE ANY LOOK MOVEMENT IS REGISTERED BY THE TV. Makes for some incredibly surreal gaming if you're used to playing with imperceptible delay.

[James @ Jan 8th 2008 11:12AM]

Sheesh! There have been 6 pages of new posts since I was on here 8 hours ago (thumbs up!)

And one other thing... have you stumbled into Gizmodo on your tours yet??

[samuraicommando2 @ Jan 20th 2008 1:44AM]

Where did you get the westinghouse 24" for $350?