The AQUOS LC-20B2U is less than 3 inches deep and offers a 20-inch (diagonally measured) screen, as well as Sharp's proprietary LCD panel, giving it a higher contrast ratio and wider viewing angles than was previously possible. AQUOS monitors are characterized by bright, precise picture quality, a sleek design, bright picture, and Sharp's Black TFT technology. The LC-20B2U's high (430 cd/m2) brightness makes it one of the brightest available monitors, so it can be put anywhere--even near windows, doors, or other light sources--and the picture will remain vivid. And, with its 60,000-hour lamp life, Sharp's LCD backlight life is long enough to provide viewing pleasure for many years.
The 20-inch ASV panel is Sharp's proprietary design. The Black TFT-enhanced screen combines an antiglare treatment with a low-reflection coating to ensure brighter pictures and more vivid colors than conventional LCD displays under similar conditions. The monitor is compatible with NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video formats. A built-in 181-channel tuner lets you plug a cable TV right into the LC-20B2U and start watching, while its stellar 500:1 contrast ratio provides incredible images. Two speakers frame the unit on either side for stereo sound.
The image inverter steps in to flip the image upside-down to hang it in an unconventional manner, and the 170 x 170 degree viewing angles are so wide the monitor can be viewed from anywhere in the room. The included carry handle/table stand is the ultimate in convenience--carry the monitor easily from room to room or detach the one-piece stand for wall mounting. The monitor consumes 60 percent less power than comparably sized CRT direct-view televisions.
1 CATV says "WOW!"
The compact size of this TV allows it to fit comfortably on the top shelf of a bookshelf. The picture is as clear as one can get without investing a whole lot more. When the Time-Warner CATV people have come to the premises, they have given it a "WOW!" rating.
2 Look?s good but poor TV resolution
I bought this TV about five days ago. I was the highest cost unit in the store so I expected video quality at least as good as my old Sony TV. However the picture is fuzzy with high degrees of pixalization. For small graphics the pixalization causes actual "sparkling". After watching the history channel where they place small graphic on the lower right hand corner throughout the program I noticed that I was drawn to the graphic more than the actual show. I am going to get a 4:3 model or wait for the new generation of LCD with 3:2 drop-down and better conversion circuitry.
3 a little too blue
some seans come out too blue but most of the time it is great. when I saw it in the stores it had animations on it not live action so it was harder to tell how good the pict realy was, but very nice pict great for the places you don't have room most tvs.the speaker space for the speakers on the sides is too wide.
The speakers cabnets themselves could have been narrower, the cabnet the speakers are in are twice as wide as the actual speakers.
I wish it was in black, since my purchase I have seen it refurbished in black,but no brand new in black. wish it didn,t cost more than a big screen.
