CNET editors' review
- Reviewed by:
Kristina Blachere
- Reviewed on: 06/10/2003
- Released on: 03/31/2003
Like its 17-inch sibling, the LL-T17D3, the Sharp LL-T19D1's design squanders the inherent stylishness of LCDs. Its 3/4-inch bezel contains six ugly square buttons along the bottom edge for adjusting the image, and the screen stands on a stable but unimaginative trapezoidal base on top of which a lazy Susan lets you swivel the display 45 degrees to the left and right. The display tilts a modest 20 degrees back and 5 degrees forward, and the somewhat awkward and stiff gooseneck lamp-style connection between the base and the pedestal will give you another few inches of height. And while it will attach to a wall with a standard
VESA mount, the LL-T19D1 will not pivot between Portrait and Landscape modes--a serious shortcoming considering that less expensive displays, such as the
HP L1925 and the
ViewSonic VP191b, offer this feature.
The LL-T19D1 is both Mac and PC compatible and has one digital and two analog inputs, so you can hook up two computers to the display. But take note: While HP and Envision graciously include both cables, Sharp provides only the analog. As with the LL-T17D3, the LL-T19D1's onscreen menu for adjusting the image is counterintuitive. Unlike with most LCDs, which pair brightness and contrast on the menu, the Sharp places contrast and black-level controls together, and brightness can be adjusted only via the arrow buttons on the front panel.
The LL-T19D1's image quality, on the other hand, is quite good, thanks to a high brightness level and contrast ratio. Text looks crisp, focus is good with little pixel fusion, and the monitor accurately and subtly renders colors and shades of gray. The LL-T19D1 is backed by a standard three-year parts-and-labor warranty.
The Sharp LL-T19D1 is a solid, if inelegant, choice for a home or office display. However, competition is rife in this category, and other LCDs such as the HP L1925 and the ViewSonic VP191b offer more bang--and beauty--for the buck.
Brightness in nits (Longer bars indicate better performance)
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Sharp LL-T19D1
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ViewSonic VP191b
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HP L1925
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Envision EN-9110
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| Note: Measured with the Sencore CP500 |
CNET Labs' DisplayMate tests (Longer bars indicate better performance)
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ViewSonic VP191b
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Sharp LL-T19D1
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HP L1925
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Envision EN-9110
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