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Vizio VA26L Review – 26-inch LCD HDTV

Reviewed in 2009 under LCD TV Reviews | No Opinions

12 Feb

Up for Review: Vizio VA26L 26-inch LCD HDTV – VIZIO’s newest VA26L 26″ Liquid Crystal Display HDTV offers High Definition performance in a perfectly sized package. Accepting both 720p and 1080i High Definition signals, the new Vizio VA26L is a perfect solution for college dorm rooms, spare bedrooms or dens. The finely shaped black-bezel construction wraps around the superior technology of the Vizio VA26L which includes1366×768 resolution, 2-HDMI inputs, and an RGB input which makes for a perfect computer monitor.

Vizio VA26L

The price is definitely right for this model and it comes with all the inputs, and amenities you would want. It is perfect for a college student looking to head off to school, as it serves as a TV and a computer monitor. Allow your college student to live in style!

Experience the superb picture quality from a flat panel high definition television only 3.7″ thin at an affordable price with the compact VIZIO VA26L HDTV. It can fit into almost any space.

The Vizio VA26L delivers an viewing angle of up to 160 degrees, resulting in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere. Your college kid can be sitting on his bed doing homework while watching the TV in the background.

Integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC Digital television tuner – enjoy high definition and regular television programs with or without paid high definition service.

The Vizio VA26L was designed for maximum versatility, and comes equipped with a wide variety of input interfaces as well as a side input game port. Easy access to inputs and outputs including 2-HDMI inputs, Component Video, RGB input for your computer and even a headphone jack! This will allow you to watch TV without bugging your roommate.

Vizio VA26L Specifications
Size: 26-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner

Specification
Panel Type: 26″ Diagonal*, 16:9 Wide Screen, Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.4215mm(H) x 0.4215mm (V)
Display Compatibility: HDTV (720p)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Response Time: 8 ms
Colors: 16.2 Million
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 2400:1(Dynamic)
Viewable Angle: 160/150 degrees (horozontal/vertical)

Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1
HDMI with HDCP: 2
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
Composite Video: 2
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1

Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): 0
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 0
Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack): 1

Additional Information
Closed Caption (CC)
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding
NTSC Video decoding via RF: Yes, thru Antenna, Cable, or Satellite
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes, thru CVBS, S-Video, or Component
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component YPbPr
Computer: 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1366×768 via VGA or HDMI
Sound enhancement: Yes
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 5W x 2
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 60000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range100 ~ 240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 110W average
Removable Base