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Sharp - 42" Class (42" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - HDTV
Sharp LC-42LB261U LED HDTV: Enhance your entertainment experience with this Sharp HDTV's 120Hz panel, which minimizes motion blur and judder, making images appear smooth and true to life. The full 1080p resolution presents subtle visual details with clarity and vibrancy.
Best Buy lives up to its name
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5.0
What a great value this Sharp 42" flat screen is...especially at $329!
Picture is bright, clean and crisp and, at least to this viewer, the equal of sets costing hundreds of dollars more.
Also liked the fact that you can turn it into a first class "smart" TV with the simple addition of a Roku streaming stick. The set is Roku ready with a special slot for the stick that then integrates its control with the Sharp remote. Not additional remote needed!
If a 42" set suits your requirements, I don't think you'll find a "Better Buy" than this Sharp from Best Buy.
Picture is bright, clean and crisp and, at least to this viewer, the equal of sets costing hundreds of dollars more.
Also liked the fact that you can turn it into a first class "smart" TV with the simple addition of a Roku streaming stick. The set is Roku ready with a special slot for the stick that then integrates its control with the Sharp remote. Not additional remote needed!
If a 42" set suits your requirements, I don't think you'll find a "Better Buy" than this Sharp from Best Buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 3466881930
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Sharp - 42" Class (42" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - HDTV
Sharp LC-42LB261U LED HDTV: Enhance your entertainment experience with this Sharp HDTV's 120Hz panel, which minimizes motion blur and judder, making images appear smooth and true to life. The full 1080p resolution presents subtle visual details with clarity and vibrancy.
NTSC / ATSC / Qam tuners built in?
We live in an RV and must depend on antenna reception where ever we park. My older HDTV (2012 model) has NTSC / ATSC / Qam tuners built in. Thus, I am able to watch ALL of the OTA stations via antenna no matter if broadcasted in analog or digital. (Yes, there are many stations still broadcasting in analog...FYI)
Therefore, I need to know:
Do any of Sharp's tvs (most interested in non-smart 32 in to 46 in) have the NTSC tuner (analog) built in or something similar that will pick up these analog broadcasting stations as well as the ATSC picking up the digital stations?
Thank you
Therefore, I need to know:
Do any of Sharp's tvs (most interested in non-smart 32 in to 46 in) have the NTSC tuner (analog) built in or something similar that will pick up these analog broadcasting stations as well as the ATSC picking up the digital stations?
Thank you
Yes
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Sharp - 42" Class (42" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - HDTV
Sharp LC-42LB261U LED HDTV: Enhance your entertainment experience with this Sharp HDTV's 120Hz panel, which minimizes motion blur and judder, making images appear smooth and true to life. The full 1080p resolution presents subtle visual details with clarity and vibrancy.
How wide is the stand that this comes with?
Streaming Stick Roku Ready MHL Version - Purple
Roku Streaming Stick (Roku Ready Version): Stream entertainment from the Internet directly to your Roku Ready TV or device. The Roku Streaming Stick offers hundreds of free channels and easy access to subscription services like Netflix and Hulu Plus. It plugs into an MHL port and works with your existing remote.
will the mhl version of the roku streaming stick work in the hdmi port?
No, it only works in the purple MHL port. There is a HDMI version stick though.
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Streaming Stick Roku Ready MHL Version - Purple
Roku Streaming Stick (Roku Ready Version): Stream entertainment from the Internet directly to your Roku Ready TV or device. The Roku Streaming Stick offers hundreds of free channels and easy access to subscription services like Netflix and Hulu Plus. It plugs into an MHL port and works with your existing remote.
Do I need router for Roku stick ?
One of two TVs at home is not "smart..". Internet is provided by cable company.
Must I add a router to use Roku stick on the non-smart TV ?
Must I add a router to use Roku stick on the non-smart TV ?
Yes - these sticks are wireless...need a wi-fi router to feed them.
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Streaming Stick Roku Ready MHL Version - Purple
Roku Streaming Stick (Roku Ready Version): Stream entertainment from the Internet directly to your Roku Ready TV or device. The Roku Streaming Stick offers hundreds of free channels and easy access to subscription services like Netflix and Hulu Plus. It plugs into an MHL port and works with your existing remote.
I just bought a new insignia t.v. from best buy and it is ROKU READY and i get 20 dollars off with my code but it says sold out NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE..
so how do i get one?
Note the fine print - " as long as supplies last". You're out of luck for the $20 discount.......me too.
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Streaming Stick Roku Ready MHL Version - Purple
Roku Streaming Stick (Roku Ready Version): Stream entertainment from the Internet directly to your Roku Ready TV or device. The Roku Streaming Stick offers hundreds of free channels and easy access to subscription services like Netflix and Hulu Plus. It plugs into an MHL port and works with your existing remote.
Bought Insigna TV which is ROKU ready and bought a ROKU stick from BestBuy. Went to bestbuy.com to enter the code and it says "sold out". what now?
How do I install and activate theROKU now?
Note the fine print - " as long as supplies last". You're out of luck for the $20 discount.......me too.
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Streaming Stick Roku Ready MHL Version - Purple
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Sharp - 42" Class (42" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - HDTV
Sharp LC-42LB261U LED HDTV: Enhance your entertainment experience with this Sharp HDTV's 120Hz panel, which minimizes motion blur and judder, making images appear smooth and true to life. The full 1080p resolution presents subtle visual details with clarity and vibrancy.
Will Roku 2 work on this tv and How to connect several r y w inputs to this system -
I have a DVD player with red white yellow connection, Sound bar with Red and White connection and Roku 2 with Red white and yellow connector. The back of the tv has red white red green blue input connections. I have an old system selector box for Xbox, Game Cube, PS2, DVD and CD. Can I attach all of the devices to this box and then connect to the tv Red White Yellow? ALSO I have a Roku 2 can I use that instead of the Roku streaming stick?? Appreciate your input and knowledge.
The red, white & yellow connections are shortchanging your viewing experience. The yellow video input is low-def....especially a waste with the Roku.
But yes, your connector box should work with this tv for your games. But I if your Roku 2 has an HDMI output, I would definitely use that...not the yellow.
Otherwise, spend the $$ and get the Roku stream stick that's made for this TV. You will be amazed at what a difference it will make in the quality of your high definition picture.
But yes, your connector box should work with this tv for your games. But I if your Roku 2 has an HDMI output, I would definitely use that...not the yellow.
Otherwise, spend the $$ and get the Roku stream stick that's made for this TV. You will be amazed at what a difference it will make in the quality of your high definition picture.
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Streaming Stick Roku Ready MHL Version - Purple
(80)9 years, 3 months ago
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