Monday, February 13, 2012
Zenith Z20LA7R 20-Inch Flat Panel EDTV-Ready LCD TV Review
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Zenith Z20LA7R 20-Inch Flat Panel EDTV-Ready LCD TV Overview
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Coby TF-TV1912 19 WideScreen LCD TV" Review
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Coby TF-TV1912 19 WideScreen LCD TV" Overview
ATSC - QAM - NTSC Video System / Fast 6ms pixel response time / VESA 100 Wall-mountable design / 700:1 Contrast Ratio / 250 Brightness
19" Widescreen TFT LCD Display Type
Dual ATSC/NTSC tuners for Digital and Standard TV Broadcast reception
AV Input Jacks for use with media players, DVR/VCRs, Video games, and more
15-pin VGA Interface for use with Computer systems
Full-range Stereo speakers (10W)
Digital Comb Filter and noise reduction
Multi-language on-screen display
Display Resolution: 1440 x 900
DTV Input Format: 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i
Menu Language Support: English, Spanish, and French
Additional Functions: Electronic Program Guide, V-Chip Parental Control, Closed Caption Display, Digital Comb Filter + Noise Reduction, MTS (Stereo/SAP/Mono) and Sleep Timer
Audio Input: RCA Composite Audio; 3.5mm Audio
Audio Output: Integrated Stereo Speakers (10W)
Video Input: Coaxial Antenna, RCA Component Video, RCA Composite Video, S-Video, and 15-pin PC VGA
Unit Dimension: Width 19.8" x Height 20.8" x Depth 7.8"
ATSC - QAM - NTSC Video System / Fast 6ms pixel response time / VESA 100 Wall-mountable design / 700:1 Contrast Ratio / 250 Brightness
19" Widescreen TFT LCD Display Type
Dual ATSC/NTSC tuners for Digital and Standard TV Broadcast reception
AV Input Jacks for use with media players, DVR/VCRs, Video games, and more
15-pin VGA Interface for use with Computer systems
Full-range Stereo speakers (10W)
Digital Comb Filter and noise reduction
Multi-language on-screen display
Display Resolution: 1440 x 900
DTV Input Format: 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i
Menu Language Support: English, Spanish, and French
Additional Functions: Electronic Program Guide, V-Chip Parental Control, Cl
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Hannspree's Potto 15-Inch LCD Television Review
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Hannspree's Potto 15-Inch LCD Television Feature
- 15 inch 4:3 LCD Television
- 1024 x 768 Pixels Resolution, with 3-D Y/C Digital comb filter
- 500 cd/m2 Brightness, 500:1 Contrast Ratio
- Matching Designer Remote Control
- 4-in-1 connection cable for S-Video, Composite Video and Audio. Headphone Jack, V-Chip, Closed Captioning and Stereo Speakers.
Hannspree's Potto 15-Inch LCD Television Overview
Matured neutral shapes easily fit in any environment. This 15 inch LCD television has rubber feet to avoid scratching surfaces, the subtle metallic paints and fabric are pleasing to the eye.
Hannspree's Potto 15-Inch LCD Television Specifications
It's no longer just enough to enjoy TV programming or access your PC with a crisp, clear, flat-panel LCD screen. Taiwanese television manufacturer Hannspree believes that the time has come to integrate this display technology not only into your home, but your lifestyle as well. To that end, they've come up with a wide variety of creative, playful design concepts--from a cello-like body to a Los Angeles Lakers-colored "jersey"--that buck the standard LCD TV/display motif of a screen surrounded by a gray or silver plastic housing. Style is well and good, but that shouldn't be the sole reason to purchase an LCD display. Happily, the Hannspree Potto 15" LCD TV's bright display and incorporated features make it worth considering the extra price.
(Reviewer's Note: We tested the 15-inch Vaas model, the aforementioned cello-shaped model with a faux wood-grained plastic cabinet and speakers integrated into the concave side, which we found to be quite easy on the eyes. That said, its video and audio functionality is essentially the same as this 15-inch Hannspree model.)
The Hannspree provides a composite A/V input for RCA plugs as well as a standard RF input for connecting cable or an antenna for access to TV programming. It also has a secondary A/V input that works with the unique 4-in-1 cable, which collects the three RCA A/V plugs plus an S-Video jack on one end and connects it to the Hannspree with a single jack on the other. (A note of caution: Take care to not force the 4-in-1 jack into the TV, as the pins tended to bend easily if they didn't make direct contact with their connection. This was easily fixed with some tweezers, but you should still use some finesse.) It comes with three female/female RCA adapters, enabling you to connect another RCA cable's male ends directly into the Hannspree's 4-in-1 cable.
The screen is quite bright--500 candela per square meter (cd/m2)--and it's coupled with a similar 500:1 contrast ratio, enabling color to pop quite nicely. It also offers a 16 millisecond (ms) screen response time, which makes this display able to keep up with quick-moving objects from TV programming and DVD movies without getting all jaggy. At 15 inches, the Hannspree offers a good picture size for standard, 4:3 aspect ratio TV programming and it's a fine size for use in a smaller room. However, for watching DVD movies in widescreen mode, it's best to have the screen closer to you, as we did with the Hannspree set up on our bedside table--perfect for late-night viewing of Firefly.
But where the Hannspree really shone was as a multi-functional home office audio/video center, enabling us to switch from PC (using the VGA port) to cable TV viewing without missing a beat. It also helped to eliminate some of the clutter from our desk, as the unit's built-in speakers allowed us to eliminate our PC's external speakers. Sound via the Hannspree's speakers was quite good, especially with the SRS WOW virtual surround sound selected. The Hannspree also includes a line-out audio connection, enabling you to connect to a 2.1- or 5.1-channel powered surround sound speaker system.
We were initially stymied on how to utilize the Hannspree's speaker system in conjunction with it's PC monitor capabilities. Connecting to the RCA audio-in jacks via a 1/8-inch mini stereo jack from your PC won't work as the AV1 source has to be selected; the same goes for using the 4-in-1 A/V cable, which uses the AV2 source. (The 1/8-inch jack size is what you'll find on a headphone jack, and this is also the size used for audio-out connections on desktops and laptops.) However, the answer was staring us right in the face--the Hannspree has a line-in audio connection, which is easily handled with an optional mini-to-mini cable. However, if you don't have one of these, you can use two mini-to-RCA cables, connecting them with the included RCA adapters.
The remote control that came with our Vaas review model was Hannspree's generic model, which offers mastery over only the Hannspree TV and no options for other A/V components. Other models come with different designs, some specific to the TV's design, but all offer the same basic controls, including a button to directly access V-chip parental controls. It also offers a button marked Auto, which will automatically adjust the screen parameters to the Hannspree's internal settings from non-standard settings activated from your PC.
Overall, we were thoroughly impressed with the Hannspree's video and audio capabilities. At 15 inches, it certainly won't replace your main television, but it's a good addition to an office or bedroom. Plus, its singular design added a personalized touch that is rarely apparent in typical LCD TV/displays. --Agen G.N. SchmitzPros:
- Nicely bright screen with good contrast and response time
- Works just as good as a standard TV as it does a PC monitor
- Clever single-jack connector for A/V and S-Video plugs
- Integrated speakers provide good sound with SRS virtual surround capability
- 15-inch screen size won't do large rooms or widescreen DVD movies justice
- No component video connectivity
Saturday, February 11, 2012 0
JVC CE 14" Real Flat Color TV ( AV14F703 ) Review
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JVC CE 14" Real Flat Color TV ( AV14F703 ) Feature
- Real Flat CRT with INVAR Shadow Mask provides a great picture
- Component, S-video inputs
- 2 speakers (2.5 watts) ensures good sound
- Parental control with V-chip
- Includes universal remote control
JVC CE 14" Real Flat Color TV ( AV14F703 ) Overview
It's a 14" flat-screen TV with features you'd expect in a larger, more costly TV. An Invar shadow mask produces pure vibrant colors, and a 3-line digital comb filter delivers sharp images. Multiple A/V inputs provide flexibility and component & s-video inputs give you a premium picture from digital video sources. Take television to new heights with the rich full sound of MTS stereo with BBE enhancement. Ideal as a second TV -- donM-^Rt be surprised if it soon becomes the favorite TV in the house.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Toshiba 20AF41 20" Flat Screen TV Review
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Toshiba 20AF41 20" Flat Screen TV Feature
- Fine-pitch flat picture tube, 3-line digital comb filter, and velocity-scan modulation offer rich colors, high contrast
- 5-watt output, stereo MTS decoding, and SAP enabled for bilingual broadcast reception
- S-video and component-video inputs, headphone jack, and front/rear audio-video jacks
- Includes glowing universal remote and multiple programming options
- Dimensions: 23.25 by 17.5 by 19.25 inches; weight: 48.5 pounds
Toshiba 20AF41 20" Flat Screen TV Overview
A real customer favorite, the Toshiba 20AF41 20" television provides flat-screen excellence in picture and sound reproduction.
Video Features
This set features a super-sharp, detailed picture via its flat screen, which eliminates reflections from room lighting and improves sharpness and brightness, and its Digital Comb Filter, which enhances resolution by removing the blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl. The unit also features Advanced Velocity Scan Modulation for improved dark to light transitions, contrast, and overall picture sharpness. ColorStream component video inputs are also included.
Audio Features
The 20AF41 is designed to provide maximum stereo sound reproduction from its internal speaker system with no additional speakers connected via Toshiba's side mounted, front firing Double Baffle speaker design. This set also comes with 2 rear A/V inputs, rear s-video input, front panel A/V inputs, and A/V outputs.
Other Features
A Glow universal remote, built-in V-Chip parental control, are among the other standard features of this set.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Toshiba 20HL86 20" HD-ready LCD TV Review
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Toshiba 20HL86 20" HD-ready LCD TV Feature
- HD-ready LCD TV with table stand in stylish black; measures 21.8 x 17.7 x 8.7 inches (WxHxD) with included stand
- Built-in 125-channel NTSC tuner; can view HD programming with cable/satellite set-top box or optional receiver
- 500cd/m2 high brightness panel, 600:1 contrast ratio, 3D YC comb filter, 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal
- Inputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 component, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA
- Two stereo speakers, 5 watts apiece (10 watts total)
Toshiba 20HL86 20" HD-ready LCD TV Overview
20" HD 16:9 LCD TV
Toshiba 20HL86 20" HD-ready LCD TV Specifications
This Toshiba model is a high-definition widescreen TV that's ideal for the latest digital entertainment. Not only does it feature an LCD panel capable of 720 progressive lines of HDTV resolution and an HDMI input port, but it also has a 15-pin D-sub port, allowing you to connect a PC and have the set double as a computer monitor with a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution.
The Value of LCD TVs
Aside from their obvious aesthetic value, LCD TVs are much more practical in the home than CRT (tube-style) televisions. They take up a smaller footprint, and thus use up less floor space in the room. Also, LCD TVs are lighter and easier to move around when cleaning or redecorating. The 20HL86 is only 3.4 inches deep without the included stand. Best of all, LCD screens use less power than CRTs and plasma screens.
Video
Response time is the interval an LCD screen takes to switch from its darkest color to its lightest color and back again, measured in milliseconds (ms). This screen's response time is 8 ms, which is at the faster and better end of the spectrum. This screen is likely to display cleaner, sharper images during high-action scenes and display fewer image artifacts than other screens in its class.
While it lacks QAM and ATSC tuners to receive HD broadcasts, it does have a built-in NTSC tuner that will display traditional cable and over-the-air analog broadcasts.
HDMI Compatible
The set comes with a built-in High-Definition Multi-media Interface (HDMI) port. HDMI is an interface format that provides uncompressed digital audio and video directly from a DVD player, next-generation game system, or some other digital video source. It represents the current state of the art in high-definition video and sound because the information never has to be converted into an analog format or compressed. Another benefit of HDMI is that it puts all that information into one cable and one easy-to-use connector.
Audio
The 20HL86 has stereo speakers and is compatible with the MTS stereo television audio standard, and even features dbx noise reduction. Toshiba's Surround Sound feature uses advanced audio processing to mimic the all-encompassing sound of satellite speakers.
Here is a list of the set's audio, video, and data connections:
- RF inputs: 1
- Rear A/V input: 2
- Rear S-video input: 1
- ColorStream HD component video inputs (Y, Pb, Pr): 1
- HDMI digital input: 1
- PC input: 1 (15 Pin D-Sub)
- Headphone Jack (Mini Plug): 1
What's in the Box
Toshiba 20HL86 TV, 4-item glow universal remote, TV stand, product manual and warranty information
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Panasonic TC-17LA2 17-Inch Flat Panel LCD TV Review
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Panasonic TC-17LA2 17-Inch Flat Panel LCD TV Feature
- 17-inch LCD TV with 4:3 aspect ratio and 3.5-inch chassis depth; 17.3 x 15.8 x 3.5 inches (W x H x D)
- EDTV-capable, perfect for 480p signals from DTV decoders and progressive-scan DVD players
- High 450 cd/m2 brightness, 400:1 contrast ratio
- LCD Artificial Intelligence continuously monitors signal conditions to maintain high image contrast
- Built-in speakers powered by 6 watts per channel (x 2)
Panasonic TC-17LA2 17-Inch Flat Panel LCD TV Overview
Panasonic TC-17LA2 17 Flat Panel LCD TV
Panasonic TC-17LA2 17-Inch Flat Panel LCD TV Specifications
Small, yes, but big on quality and value, Panasonic's 17-inch TC-17LA2 LCD TV is perfect for apartments, bedrooms, offices, or dorm rooms, letting you bring quality imaging to places where you couldn't normally put a high-resolution TV. At just 3.5 inches deep, the TC-17LA2 is easy to carry and position. Optimized for both television viewing and DVD/VHS tape playback, the TC-17LA2 has a standard 4:3 aspect ratio and features a slim, lightweight cabinet, a 181-channel NTSC tuner, high 450 cd/m2 brightness, a lightning-quick 16 ms response time, and a 400:1 contrast ratio for exceptional picture clarity.
The 640 x 480-pixel TC-17LA2 can display enhanced-definition TV (EDTV) programming in the 480p signal format (ATSC DTV receiver not included) and will also display 480p signals from a progressive-scan DVD player at full resolution. The unit also features stereo speakers with 6 watts per channel (x 2).
LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (with no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning. They also tend to be cheaper and, to some eyes, slightly more natural looking than their plasma flat-panel counterparts, which usually "spec" higher (higher brightness, higher contrast ratio).
A 3D Y/C digital comb filter digitally separates the color information from the black and white portions of the signal, eliminating dot crawl and so-called hanging dots. Other enhancements include LCD AI (Artificial Intelligence), which continuously monitors signal conditions to maintain high picture contrast.
What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.