Insignia is a relative newcomer to the HDTV scene, but has quickly established itself as a quality and cost-sensitive supplier of displays. The Insignia NS-LTDVD26 is the first set we’ll be reviewing, and it features 26-inch of screen at an attractive price point of $599. Couple that with the built-in DVD player, speakers, and a decent connectivity options, and you’ve got yourself a nice little 720p display. It is ideal for use in a secondary bedroom, kitchen, or kids room. A quick look at the specs.
Insignia NS-LTDVD26-09 HDTV Features & Specifications Review:
- Resolution: 720p (1366 x 768)
- Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
- Contrast ratio: 800:1
- Brightness: 400 cd/m2
- Viewing angle: 178°
- Built-in tuners: QAM
- Picture-in-picture: No
- PC compatible: Yes
- HDMI inputs: 1
- Component inputs: 1
- Composite inputs: 2
- S-Video input: 1
- PC-VGA input: 1
- Weight: 22.1 pounds
The most striking aspect of the NS-LTDVD26 is, of course, the inclusion of a DVD player built into the set itself. This means you don’t have the to connect a separate DVD player to watch movies. This could both be a blessing and a curse, depending on which way you look at it. On one hand, you not only save on an extra DVD player, but also have one spare input. On the other hand, you might run into compatibility problem with some discs, which only play on some of the high-end, dedicated DVD players. The picture quality was great for a budget HDTV but not quite a Samsung/Sony. Images were crisp and bright, with no noticeable ghosting. Use as a PC monitor went works well too, and the built-in 6 watt speakers produced decent sound. All in all, the Insignia NS-LTDVD26 is a well-rounded product that offers a good feature set and image quality, at an even better price point.
YouReviewElectronics.com gives the Insignia NS-LTDVD26-09 LCD HDTV 7/10 stars!
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