any opinions on this sony lcd tv? (1 Viewer)

[todd stone]

looking to play games and watch movies on it

sony klv23hr $1199
http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Sony_KLV_23HR1

Key Features
Flat Panel Type LCD

Screen Size 23 inch

Digital TV Standard HDTV Monitor / HDTV-Ready

Display Resolution 1280 x 768 pixels
Display Capabilities
Display Format 1080i (HDTV), 720p (HDTV), 480p (EDTV), 480i (SDTV)

Digital TV Standard HDTV Monitor / HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals.

Built-in Tuner NTSC

Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3 Enhanced
Remote Control
Remote Control Multibrand

Illuminated Remote Non-Illuminated
Image Quality
Comb Filter 3DYC / 3D Digital

Display Resolution 1280 x 768 pixels

Output Color 16.7 million colors

Adjustable Color Temperature With Adjustable Color Temperature
Audio Features
Audio Type Stereo

Audio Output Variable / Fixed

MTS Stereo With MTS Stereo

Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) With SAP
Technical Features
Picture in Picture Without PIP

Parental Control V-Chip

Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer

Energy Star Compliant Energy Star Compliant
Connectors
Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Composite x 1, Audio (RCA) x 2, RF x 1

Front Input Connectors S-Video x 1, Composite x 1, Audio (RCA) x 1

Rear Output Connectors Audio (RCA) x 1

Headphone Jack Without Headphone Jack
Screen Text
OSD Languages English, French, Spanish

Channel Labels Without Channel Labels

Closed Caption on Mute With Closed Caption On Mute
Speakers
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers

Speaker Power 2 x 4 Watt
Dimensions
Width 23.7 in.

Depth 7.2 in.

Height 19.6 in.

Weight 17.19 lb.
Warranty
Overall Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous
Cabinet Color Black, Silver

Included Accessories Remote Control Batteries

Product ID 20809295

 

[Shane Martin]

Here's how I look at it:

1. Its ~ $ 1200 for a 23" TV. A 32" Tube is way cheaper then.

2. It has no DVI/HDMI Input. Bad news if you ever plan to hook up an HD DVD/Blu Ray Player to it.

3. It costs about $300 less than my 55" CRT set so the value is not there at all. It's cute though.


FWIW, Dell has a 1600x1200 LCD monitor for a computer coming out that is $1199 or $1299. you could then receive signals if you bought a TV Card for your PC. Another option is all.

If its a primary display that you don't want to deal with a computer, then I think you should rethink the purchase and go with either a 32" CRT for a few hundred less with HDMi/DVI HDCP input or save up a few more hundred and figure out a way to squeeze in a 51" Sony/Hitachi/Toshiba/Mitsubishi CRT.

The screen size difference will more than make up for the size. At worse case, you'd have a few hundred in your pocket more and 50% more screen size.

 

[todd stone]

I was thinking of this for my L-DESK so I can watch TV or play xbox/ps2 at my computer desk.

My main tv is a 42" sony.

 

[Shane Martin]

The Dell is going to be a 24". AFAIK, It will be 1600x1200 and HDCP/DVI compatible however I don't think it has a tuner.

Since this is going to be a 2ndary set, it still quite expensive for what it is...

Then again for what you plan on using it for, its not too bad.