ViewSonic VT2430

Description: The ViewSonic VT2430 is a 24-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $390.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: 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 home entertainment.

Value: Given its inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.In terms of viewable size, LCD TVs with similar viewable size have an average cost of around $550.

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• Manufacturer: ViewSonic Corp.
• Part Number: VT2430-US

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 24 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 22.3 in x 3.3 in x 15.2 in x 14.3 lbs, Panel with stand - 22.3 in x 8.3 in x 17.4 in x 15.4 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• LCD Pixel Response Time 5 ms
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
• Widescreen Modes Zoom
• Viewing Angle 170 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 160 degrees
• Backlight Life 40,000 hour(s)

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo
• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Sound mode
• Output Power / Total 10 Watt
• Additional Features Dolby Digital ready

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A )
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.98
• Power Consumption Operational 75 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Weight (Shipping) 19.8 lbs

ViewSonic Corp.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.viewsonic.com/
• Address: 381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA. 91789-0708
• Phone: 1-800-688-6688