Review of Westinghouse W2613: 26” LCD HDTV

Up for Review: The all-new W series W2613 from Westinghouse – a 26” flexible multi-use LCD TV. Designed to fit into any room size, this LCD TV enables users to surf the Internet; it can be a source for great gaming and with its HD cable or satellite box, W2613 is a great budget buy for HDTV viewing.

The 26-inch W2613 LCD HDTV features a piano-gloss bezel stunning outlook. With 720P and 1,366 by 768 resolutions, this model is positioned as affordable first HDTV options to replace analog CRT’s.

With just the ATSC tuner, Westinghouse W2613 has a very nice sharp HD picture once you dial it in. The aspect ratio is 16:9 and this model comes with a contrast ratio of 800:1, but you can adjust the contrast down a bit to start depending on your service and input. With increased electricity costs, the fact that this TV is also Energy Star complaint is a great feature for those on a budget. The Westinghouse W2613 comes with a price tag of around $499.00 MSRP.

Westinghouse W2613 Features & Specifications Review:

Display
Viewable Screen Size: 26″ Diagonal
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Native/Optimum Resolution: 1366 x 768
Color Capability: 16.7 Million colors

Connectors Type
Antenna In: 1
Composite + R/L Audio In: 1
S-Video: 1
Component (YPbPr) + R/L Audio In: 1
HDMI (HDCP): 1
D-Sub (VGA) + Mini Stereo Audio In: 1
Phone out (mini stereo): 1
SPDIF (Optical) Audio Out: 1
AC Power In: 1

Compatible Modes
NTSC: 480i
HDTV: 480p, 720p, 1080i
PC: SVGA, XGA, WXGA, Clear QAM

Picture
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Color Gamut: 75% NTSC
Lamp Life: 60,000 Hrs
Viewing Angle 160° Horizontal
150° Vertical
Response Time: 8ms

Video
Screen Fit Modes Standard/Fill/Overscan
Progressive Scan
3D Noise Reduction
Inverse 3:2 Pulldown
De-Interlacing
3D Adaptive Comb Filter
2D OSD Graphics Engine
Selectable Color Temperature 3 presets

Convenience Features
DayBright™ High contrast LCD for both day and night
Input Labelling
Energy Star Compliant
Sleep Timer
Tilt Adjustable Base

Warranty Information:
Manufacturer Warranty
(Authorized online retailer): One Year parts and labor


With its high contrast day and night adjustable DayBright reception, the Westinghouse W2613 LCD HDTV offers vivid and lifelike images and its elegantly thin, wall-mountable and frame-ready design complements any decor. You can enjoy your favorite game, surf the net and even watch DVDs, thanks to the multiple HD inputs including HDMI.

But yes, be warned that from the factory it comes with the backlight jacked up to MAX (start at 5 and go from there), and its dynamic contrast is also enabled by default. You need to turn it off in Advanced video options. The Front firing 2-5 watt speakers’ are not impressive at all but VGA inputs provide the much needed support to produce better surround-sound. Moreover, the 3D Noise Reduction feature discards any unwanted sound to provide a better quality of audio.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Westinghouse W2613 8/10 stars!