HDTV Reviews – LCD & Plasma TV Review

When Value Matters:Panasonic Viera TC-L26X1. Our reviewers take an in depth look at the inexpensively priced 26 inch LCD with 720p resolution. Our reviewers liked the fact that the sleek flat panel display produced sharp images in standard definition as well as higher definition resolution. From Blu-ray players to HD cable and satellite broadcasts, this television produces solid HD images.

The new X1 Series LCD HDTVs are ideal for lovers of music and videos. The iPod® Entertainment Kit lets you control and play back your iPod music and videos. The iPod Entertainment Kit lets you control and playback your iPod music and video directly through your VIERA HDTV.

It’s easy to view images with the SD card slot. Simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects. It’s much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends. VIERA Link is another cool feature which allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable.

The wide 178 viewing angle on the Panasonic Viera TC-L26X1 ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. The backlight’s wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response. With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen. Now you can just select the one you want. This kind of easy operation means you have more fun and less hassle.

Overall, we think this is a fantastic TV for the price. A definite value to any consumer looking for a smaller TV for the kitchen or bedroom. In fact, it is the #1 selling TV on Amazon.com.

Panasonic Viera X1 Series TC-L26X1 Specifications

Model Type LCD
Series X1
Model Year 2009

Video

Screen Size 26″ Class (26.0″ diagonal)
Display Resolution 720p
Contrast Ratio 12,000:1
Response Time 8 msec
Viewing Angle 176°
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels) 1,049,088 (1,366 x 768)
HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p) Y (1080i, 720p)
EDTV Display Capability (480p) Yes
Aspect Control 480i/p: Full, Just, 4:3, Zoom
1080i/p: Full, H-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom
Panel VA (WXGA)
Filter Fine Black Panel
Screen Coating (Filter) Fine Black Panel
Progressive Scan Yes
3D Color Management Yes
Sub Pixel Control Yes
Intelligent Scene Controller Yes
Contrast (Dynamic) 12,000:1

Audio

Speakers Full-range x 2 (L, R)
Number of Speakers 2
Audio Output 10 W (10% THD)
(8 ohms, 80 Hz -17kHz)
Surround Sound Yes
INPUTS & JACKS .
Integrated ATSC Tuner Yes
VIERA Image Viewer™ Y (JPEG playback)
HDMI Input 2
Analog Audio Input (for HDMI) Yes
Composite Video Input 2 (1 side)
S-Video Input 1 (side)
Audio Input (for Video) 2 (1 side)
PC Input 1
Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR) 1
Audio Input (for Component Video) 1
Digital Audio Output 1 (2 ch at HDMI)

Convenience

VIERA Link™ Yes
Universal Dock for iPod Yes
VIERA® Tools Yes
Game Mode Yes
V-Chip Program Lockout Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Yes
Video Input Label Yes
Video Picture Memory Yes
Trilingual Menu English/Spanish/French
Sleep Off-Timers and Programable Timer Yes

General

Power Supply AC 110 – 127 V, 60 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 79 W
Standby Power Consumption 0.6 W
On Mode Average Power Consumption 61 W
Energy Star
Receiving System ATSC/QAM/NTSC
VESA Compatible
Optional Wall-mounting Bracket TY-WK3L2RW

Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand 18.7″ x 26.2″ x 8.6″
Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand 17.1″ x 26.2″ x 4.7″
Carton Dimensions 22.8″ x 35.5″ x 9.4″
Gross Weight [lbs (kg)] 30.9 lbs
HDTV Display Capability Y (1080i, 720p)
Mass Weight [lbs (kg)] 23.2 lbs. (10.5 kg)

Our Clever Reviewers were pleased with the performance of the Panasonic TC-L26X1 and gave it a 8.5/10 stars! We would love to hear about your experience with this LCD!

(3 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10)

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