Description: The Sony Bravia KDL-19M4000 is a 19-inch, liquid crystal display television. Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $490. This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition. (It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.) 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 19-inch screen size. This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average TV on the market today. Has only a rear connector location.
Suitability: A liquid crystal display TV, suited for home entertainment as well as work place applications. In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money. On the other hand, you would typically pay about 20% less to get a liquid crystal display TV having roughly the same viewable size.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Sony KDL-19M4000 - 19 in LCD TV
Product Type:
LCD TV
Diagonal Size:
19 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH):
19.1 in x 3.3 in x 15.7 in - Without stand
Weight:
14.3 lbs
Enclosure Color:
Black
,
Silver
Digital Television Certification:
HDTV
Resolution:
1440 x 900
Display Format:
720p
Input Video Formats:
480i
,
480p
,
720p
,
1080i
,
1080p
PC Interface:
VGA (HD-15)
Technology:
TFT active matrix
Progressive Scan:
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Image Aspect Ratio:
16:9
TV Tuner:
1x analog/digital combo
Digital TV Tuner:
QAM
,
ATSC
Analog TV Tuner:
NTSC
Additional Features:
V-Chip
,
On-screen menu
,
Channel labeling
,
Parental control
,
3:2 pull down compensation
,
Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit
Sound Output Mode:
Stereo
Speaker System:
2 speakers
Stereo Reception System:
MTS
DVR:
None
VCR:
None
DVD:
None
Radio:
None
Remote Control:
Remote control - Infrared
Power:
AC 120/230 V
Battery:
None
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year warranty