Haier HL26R Review: 26” LCD HDTV

Up for review: Haier HL26R LCD TV.  The Haier HL26R is a 26-inch flat-panel TV which is perfect in your lighted living room or bedroom. With a price tag of $445 MSRP, there is hardly anything which will discourage you from buying this HDTV. The front panel is completely in black except for a hint of blue in the bottom of this HDTV. This lends an aristocratic grace to the Haier HL26R. The front panel is in fact quite alluring. The Haier logo sits at the centre of the bottom edge.

The resolution is a steady 1366 x 768 which is very good for picture quality. The images are clear and crisp and the color is also natural. The Haier HL26R has a DSM-HD engine and an ATSC/NTSC tuner which will help you to stream free content over-the-air to your HDTV. The content however has to be HD-compatible. A review shows that the Haier HL26R has all the features for a medium-range consumer.

Haier HL26R Features and Specifications Review:

• 26-inch flat panel LCD HDTV
• 1366 x 768 resolution
• 2 HDMI inputs
• 2 component inputs
• PC input
• DSM (HD Engine)
• ATSC/NTXD tuner
• Swivel stand adjusts up to 30-degrees
• Universal remote control

You can also use the Haier HL26R for dual purpose. Besides serving as an HDTV, the Haier HL26R can also become a computer monitor. The PC input in the HDTV makes this possible. Besides the PC input, there are 2 HDMI connections and 2 component inputs. You can easily connect your gaming devices and DVD player to the HDTV and take entertainment to the next generation.

A review shows that the Haier HL26R has a swivel stand which can rotate up to 30 degrees. Now you can place yourself at an advantageous position to watch the HDTV at the optimal angle. The Haier HL26R also has a Universal remote. This will allow you to control all the devices connected to the HDTV with a single remote. The Haier HL26R is just right for the average consumer who wants the basic features at a competitive price.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Haier HL26R 8/10 stars!