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Akai CFTD2052

Akai CFTD2052

Product summary

The Akai CFTD2052 is a 20-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $515.This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.Has a built-in DVD player.

Specifications: Product type: LCD TV ; Diagonal size: 20 in ; Image contrast ratio: 500:1 ; See full specs

Price range: $499.97 check prices

CNET product brief

Description: The Akai CFTD2052 is a 20-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $515.This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.Has a built-in DVD player.

Pros: Has a 4:3 image aspect ratio, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.

Value: In general, this TV has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

CNET editors' buying advice

We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Flat-panel TVs. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of flat-panel tvs.

Going "Green" with HDTV

In addition to considering screen size, TV type, and available features also consider ways to conserve energy. Below are a few energy consumption tips for your HDTV:

Turn the TV off when not in use.

Turn on the power-saver mode
Many TVs these days come with a power-saver mode that's designed to cut down the power consumption. Performance of this mode varies from model to model, with the effect sometimes being drastic and other times providing only a slight savings. The only downside is that the power-saver mode usually makes the TV less bright, but we've found that sometimes this has a beneficial effect on the image quality, especially with the room lights turned off, in which case it's a win-win situation.

Turn down the LCD's backlight
Many LCDs give you the ability to control the intensity of the backlight in the TV. By turning down the backlight, you'll lower power consumption, but also make the television less bright. While retail stores love to turn the backlights up all the way for their displays, we find that we get the best image quality when we turn down the backlight significantly.

Control room lighting
Reduction in the intensity of the backlight is going to make the TV less bright, but that can be compensated by controlling the light in your home theater room. While this may be a little overboard just for power consumption, limiting the light in your home theater also goes a long way toward creating the "theater" experience, as well as getting the most out of your TV.

And beyond TV concerns, good-quality blackout shades offer thermal benefits that keep other energy costs low; they keep heat in during the winter and keep it out during the summer.

Watch TV together
Having multiple televisions in a house is more of a norm than a luxury these days, but that also means your power consumption is going to increase as well. You can cut that power consumption by watching with your family or housemates. You might need to make a few compromises on what you watch, but sometimes it's more fun to watch with friends and family.

Don't forget to properly recycle your old model
If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics. Please explore the following websites to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition or Earth 911.

HDTVs Earning an Energy Star logo, revised specifications

Beginning November 1, 2008, the EPA and Department of Energy proprietors of the Energy Star logo have established more stringent guidelines for TVs in standby and active modes in an attempt to reduce power consumption. Before you buy your next HDTV, review CNET's comprehensive Quick Guide to TV Power Consumption which includes scores, annual energy cost, wattage used in standby or active modes and much more.

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