Ultra-high-definition (UHD, or 4K) is the natural progression of HDTV technology. The only problem is that there still isn't much 4K content out there, so even if you get a 4K HDTV, the majority of what you'd watch on it will be 1080p. That's the case with the $3,199.99 60-inch LC-60UD27U we tested, which fortunately has a good upscaler for converting HD content. Less-than-ideal off-angle viewing and so-so black levels and contrast ratios hold it back, though. Still, it's a good price for a 4K TV, especially if you can find it at a reduced price, but there are better 1080p screens out there for less.
Design
The LC-60UD27U is framed by quarter-inch, smooth, black plastic bezels, which are bordered on the edges by an aluminum strip, along with a slim aluminum protrusion containing the Sharp logo and remote sensor on the bottom bezel. The screen is supported by two pointed, semi-circular legs on either end, which means you'll need to make sure the surface on which you'll place it is wide enough.
You get a generous array of inputs. On the back and facing left, there are four HDMI ports, a USB port, a 3.5mm audio out, and a SD/SDHC card slot. VGA and component/composite inputs face outward from the back, and two additional USB ports, an Ethernet port, an optical audio output, a 3.5mm audio input, and an antenna/cable connector face down. Finally, physical controls sit on the bottom left corner, and include Power, Menu, Input, Channel Up/Down, and Volume Up/Down buttons.
Remote and SmartCentral 3.0
The wand-style, black plastic remote is a long and skinny 9.5 inches. The mostly square, rubber buttons aren't backlit, save for four device buttons for TV, STB, DVD/VCR, and Audio near the top. The HDTV connects to the Internet through Wi-Fi
Sharp LC-60UD27U : Design
Sharp LC-60UD27U : SmartCentral 3.0
Sharp LC-60UD27U : Inputs
Sharp LC-60UD27U : Design
Sharp LC-60UD27U : Profile
