ViewSonic N1630w

Description: The ViewSonic N1630W is a 16-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $205.This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when hooked up to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An LCD TV, suited for personal entertainment.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.In fact, you would typically pay about 45% more to get a LCD TV with roughly the same viewable size.

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• Manufacturer: ViewSonic Corp.
• Part Number: N1630W

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 16 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 14.8 in x 2.6 in x 10 in x 6 lbs, Panel with stand - 14.8 in x 4.7 in x 11.8 in x 6.4 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 250 cd/m2
• Widescreen Modes 16:9
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 160 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 160 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Max V-Sync Rate 75 Hz
• Max H-Sync Rate 82 KHz
• Backlight Life 50,000 hour(s)
• V-Chip Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC

• Video Features

• 16:9 Mode Yes
• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals PAL, NTSC, SECAM
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• Parental Channel Lock Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 2.5 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
• Output Power / Total 5 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Audio line-out ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Audio input ( RCA phono x 2 )
• Slot Provided None
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 75 x 75 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.79
• Power Consumption Operational 48 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Weight (Shipping) 9.5 lbs

ViewSonic Corp.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.viewsonic.com/
• Address: 381 Brea Canyon Rd, , .
• Phone: 909-444-8888
• Email: vstech@viewsonic.com
• Fax: 909-468-1202