Toshiba 20VL43U 20" LCD Flat Panel TV

Rating:
Summary: Great TV if you're looking for an LCD flat panel!
Review: I spent a great deal of time looking at flat-panel, 20" televisions before settling on the Toshiba. The starting price on the Toshiba was higher than comparable sets when it hit the market, but now the prices on all have dropped to about the same point, so price (when compared with other 20" LCDs) is not the issue it once was.

The picture on most sets is similar (I watched several sets in two different stores for quite a while), but I thought the Toshiba had a slight edge. In addition, unlike many sets, the Toshiba's screen tilts, just as most computer monitors would. Therefore, you can adjust it to get the best possible viewing angle.

The Toshiba also has very easy-to reach connections, whereas several other sets require the removal of a large panel to use. There's a small panel on the Toshiba that hides the D/C power and cable connections, but the panel can be replaced over the cords. WIth many sets, you have to leave the panel off while the cords are plugged in--so what's the point of the panel?

Summary: fantastic and clear picture, very lightweight at only 14 lbs, easy-to-move (even has a handle, unlike some flat-panel sets), hooks up in less than two minutes (VERY simple), easy-to-understand remote, and easy on-screen programming that anyone can figure out. Highly recommended!!

Rating:
Summary: Great TV if you're looking for an LCD flat panel!
Review: I spent a great deal of time looking at flat-panel, 20" televisions before settling on the Toshiba. The starting price on the Toshiba was higher than comparable sets when it hit the market, but now the prices on all have dropped to about the same point, so price (when compared with other 20" LCDs) is not the issue it once was.

The picture on most sets is similar (I watched several sets in two different stores for quite a while), but I thought the Toshiba had a slight edge. In addition, unlike many sets, the Toshiba's screen tilts, just as most computer monitors would. Therefore, you can adjust it to get the best possible viewing angle.

The Toshiba also has very easy-to reach connections, whereas several other sets require the removal of a large panel to use. There's a small panel on the Toshiba that hides the D/C power and cable connections, but the panel can be replaced over the cords. WIth many sets, you have to leave the panel off while the cords are plugged in--so what's the point of the panel?

Summary: fantastic and clear picture, very lightweight at only 14 lbs, easy-to-move (even has a handle, unlike some flat-panel sets), hooks up in less than two minutes (VERY simple), easy-to-understand remote, and easy on-screen programming that anyone can figure out. Highly recommended!!