This amateur review will be in two parts, the TV first then buying it through Amazon.

I read a few online reviews of this TV and all the criticisms were wrong. Some said the sound is poor. It is not surround sound, but from a thin TV it is very robust. I find it more than adequate for everyday viewing. I turn on the surround sound for parties and Blue Ray viewing. Some complain about lag. I say to those people, you prob need to check what is imputing into the TV, because I see no sign of lag. Some complain about the color. This set has spectacular color right out of the box. I see no need to tweak the factory settings. I am particularly amazed by the depth the set produces. Some even complained that the TV has no light sensor. I don't get that as not only does it have one, the default setting actually actively tells you each time it adjusts based on the room light. You can turn it off.

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This TV is simply wonderful!! I love the WiFi - the super clear picture - all the HDMI ports - Gotta love the 240 for the motion. Only little bad is the remote is not laid out real good - but I use my Logitech Harmony - so no big deal.

The picture is simply amazing and bright. People ooh and aahh everytime they see this massive tv in my house. Glad Sharp went with a Black Case - my older 60" LED from Sharp had a clear and silver - not fond of that. Splurge and get the best in my opinion.

We bought the Sharp LC-70LE734U at HHGregg (retail store) for $2659 + tax and free delivery. Delivered next day. Set up was simple, connecting it to my home theater system (replacing a Sony 52" XBR4 which went into the bedroom). I cannot rate the sound and the remote control as I don't use them (use Harmoney One and Pioneer 1120-K full time). The picture is nothing short of incredible! We sit approximately nine feet from the TV and with the large screen size we feel totally immersed into the HD experience. The picture is sharp, colors are brilliant and it has the feeling of depth perception. It gives the impression that the actors are real and that you are not viewing a movie. Call me crazy but it is that good!
As the TV is only 2 days old, we can't speak to its longevity.

Highly recommended so far.