The XL2 family is one of three lines produced by Sharp UK that caters specifically to those who are looking for a 1080p Full HD experience. Specifically, the XL2 line is aimed at those who desire a super fast refresh rate, which at 100hz this product line delivers. The LC-46XL2E is a mid-sized model for this line, but at 46-inches it will really impress you! Displaying images at a 16:9 aspect ratio image and at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, you can expect seriously sharp image from this digital LCD television. Plus, you can view it from a relatively large 176-degree viewing angle.

The sound package that comes along with the LC-46XL2E is of your typical XL2 type, boasting 30-watts of power, divided into two channels at 15-watts each. Considering that some smaller Sharp digital LCD television models have puny 2-watt speakers, it’s clear that the XL2 line was meant to be a cut above. SRS TruSurround XT surround sound processing gives maniacal surround sound output, and even a three-dimensional stereo or mono experience. You can even put your super-expensive home theatre system to good use because this model carries a digital optical output for just such purposes.

But if you truly want to be blown away, just look at how many connectivity options Sharp has included with the LC-46XL2E. There are three HDMI ports, two SCART ports, a composite video in, a mini S-Video in, a component AV input, a 15-pin PC AV connection, and even an RS232C connection. Honestly, if this model can’t meet your device connectivity needs, you might want to invest in a television studio.

The panel is given a 60,000 hour lifespan which is somewhere around the industry norm. There are digital televisions with incrementally shorter life expectancies. What does sixty thousand hours of operation translate to in more tangible terms? Well, precisely 2500 days, 6.84 years, 82 months, or 328 weeks — whichever best sums it up for you. The bottom line is that you are safe to assume that any digital television you buy today will still be in fine working order by the time a new technology puts you back in the market for another one, so long as you don’t abuse it or find that it has a defect of some sort.

If you want a high quality, mid-sized, Full HD, digital LCD television, the LC-46XL2E from Sharp Electronics UK would be a great choice for you.