Sony MFM-HT205 comparison

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Product name	Sony MFM-HT205	Samsung UN55B8500	Sharp LC-20B8U-S	Panasonic TC-L26X1	Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD
Price	Check Prices	$3,849.00 to $4,095.18	Check Prices	$374.00 to $599.99	$5,795.00
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.1 (4.5 stars)
Average user rating	4.5 stars	4.5 stars			4.0 stars
Release date	March 01, 2006	October 01, 2009		April 01, 2009	August 01, 2008
The Bottom Line	The Sony MFM-HT205 is a double threat, serving as both a TV and a computer monitor. This 20-inch wide-screen LCD features an impressive array of video connections, and it wowed us with its image quality. It will suit the work and entertainment needs of all but the most discerning graphics professionals.	It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.	This Sharp LC-20B8U has the right combination of size and performance to serve up TV and even HDTV in your kitchen or bedroom.	Although it's not the best iPod-friendly TV we've tested, the Panasonic TC-LX1 provides a convenient, affordable gateway to access video and music based on your iPod or iPhone.	The Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD represents the pinnacle of flat-panel HDTV picture quality.
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Sound Effects	SRS WOW	SRS TruSurround HD	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	SRS WOW TruBass SRS Focus
Input Video Formats	480p 720p 1080i	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p	480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p
Multi-channel Preview	Picture-in-picture (PIP) Picture-and-picture (PAP)	Picture-in-picture (PIP)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Picture-in-picture (PIP) Picture-side-picture (PSP)
Analog TV Tuner	PAL SECAM	Info unavailable	PAL NTSC	NTSC	NTSC
Weight	Info unavailable	77.6 lbs	15.4 lbs	Info unavailable	88 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9	Info unavailable	4:3	16:9	16:9
Digital TV Tuner	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	QAM ATSC	ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty	Info unavailable	4	Info unavailable	2	4
USB Port	Info unavailable	Yes , 2 port(s)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 port(s)
Resolution	1680 x 1050	1920 x 1080	1024 x 768	1366 x 768	1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement Technology	Info unavailable	Auto Motion Plus 240Hz	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo
Speaker System	Subwoofer 2 speakers	2 speakers	2 speakers	2 speakers	2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Enclosure Color	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Black Silver	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Radio	Info unavailable	None	None	None	None
MPEG Decoder	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	MPEG-4
Environmental Standards	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Info unavailable
TV Tuner	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1x analog 1x digital	1x analog 1x digital
Stereo Reception System	Info unavailable	MTS	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
DVD	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	None	None
Dimensions (WxDxH)	Info unavailable	52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand	25.1 in x 3.6 in x 15.3 in	26.1 in x 8.5 in x 18.7 in - With stand	56.7 in x 3.7 in x 28.5 in - With stand and speakers
Power	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	AC 120 V	Info unavailable
Battery	None	None	None	None	None
Remote Control	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Info unavailable	Remote control - Infrared
VCR	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
Technology	TFT active matrix ( S-IPS )	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix ( IPS )	Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size	20 in - Widescreen	55 in - Widescreen	20 in	26 in - Widescreen	50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television Certification	HD ready	HDTV	HDTV monitor	HDTV	HDTV
Progressive Scan	Info unavailable	Progressive scanning (line doubling)	Progressive scanning (line doubling)	Progressive scanning (line doubling)	Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP Compatible	Yes	Yes	Info unavailable	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Info unavailable	Ultra clear panel Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Crystal emissive layer Still picture capability Room light sensor Microsoft PlaysForSure protected content
Display Format	Info unavailable	1080p (FullHD)	Info unavailable	720p	1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight Technology	Info unavailable	LED Backlight technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
PC Interface	DVI VGA (HD-15)	VGA (HD-15)	VGA (HD-15)	VGA (HD-15)	VGA (HD-15)
Video Interface	SCART S-Video Component Composite	HDMI Component Composite	S-Video Component Composite	HDMI S-Video Component Composite	HDMI S-Video Component Composite
DVR	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None	None
Product Description	Sony MFM-HT205 - 20 in LCD TV	Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV	Sharp LC 20B8US - 20 in LCD TV	Panasonic TC L26X1 - 26 in LCD TV	Pioneer PRO 111FD - 50 in Plasma TV
Product Type	LCD TV	LCD TV	LCD TV	LCD TV	Plasma TV with Built-in network media player
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
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