Entered CNET Catalog: 09/10/2004
SKU: W26CC4
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Manufacturer description
Large enough for your den and a perfect size for your bedroom, the Dell W2600 26" LCD TV is also a great complement to an office. With 500: 1 contrast ratio and DNX by Pixelworks video processing technology, this LCD TV delivers crisp, clear images with fast-paced action video. It offers full PC connectivity and picture-in-picture functionality, so that you can watch TV and work on your PC at the same time! Additionally, with dual tuners, you can watch two TV channels at once. Integrated 30-watt (total) stereo speakers with SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound provide an excellent audio experience. The Dell W2600 sports a smooth appearance with piano black speakers and satin chrome finish looks as elegant as the rest of your AV equipment. You can even use your TV for digital photo viewing with an optional memory card reader. Product summary
The good: Slick look; 2:3 pull-down video processing; excellent connectivity, including DVI.
The bad: Subpar black-level performance; noticeable red push.
The bottom line: A good choice for casual viewing, this versatile flat-panel LCD is a strong value.
Average user rating: 0 stars Not yet available
About CNET Archive BETA
Welcome to the CNET Archive, a library of product reviews, user opinions, videos, specifications, and manufacturer descriptions for products no longer offered by the manufacturer or most retailers. Here you will find information on replacement parts and replacement ink cartridges. Read what others had to say about that used laptop you are considering buying. Take a trip down memory lane as you browse and reminisce about your favorite old video game or that first digital camera.
W2600 26-inch LCD TV with 4-year CompleteCare Service specifications
- General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 26.0 in - Widescreen
- Enclosure Color Piano black , Chrome
- Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1280 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- LCD Pixel Response Time 25.0 ms
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 500:1
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 170 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 170 degrees
- Display Menu Language Spanish , English , French
- Picture Adjustment Movie/Sports/Personal/Weak Signal/Multimedia
- TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-on-picture (POP) , Picture-out-of-picture (POP) , Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
- Video Features
- Video Interface S-Video , Component , Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 720p , 480i , 480p , 1080i
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
- Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2.0 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15.0 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Balance , Bass , Treble , Sound mode , Equalizer
- Equalizer Yes
- Output Power / Total 30.0 Watt
- Connections
- Connector Type 4.0 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side , 1.0 x DVI-Digital ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x VGA input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side , 1.0 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side , 1.0 x Composite video/audio output ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Side , 1.0 x Headphones ( F connector ) - Rear , 1.0 x S-Video input ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-in ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 1.0 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 2.0 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1.0 x RF input ( 24 pin digital DVI ) - Rear , 1.0 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
- PC Interface DVI , VGA (HD-15)
- Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories LCD TV stand
- Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 4 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 4 years