Sharp LC22DV27UT

Basically, if you want a small LCD TV w/DVD built-in, you can choose from Sharp, Toshiba, LG, and some lesser names and chineese brands. Since I’ve had good luck with Sharp and bad luck with Toshiba in the past, I waited for this model to become available (all summer). So far I am not dissappointed.

Pros: great picture, you can adjust the brightness, backlight, etc to tweak it to your delight. I like the factory settings so far. – Sound is more than adequate for this size TV – Tuner picked up every available signal with a basic, attic-mounted antennae – DVD player works very nicely – viewing angles better than I expected.

Cons: Non-adjustable base ( I don’t care because I have it wall-mounted in a bedroom with a nice tiltable mount) – Remote layout ( It’s probably not that bad. I’m just used to Samsung’s layout and I guess i’d just have to get used to this one). The actual screen size is less than 22 inches. This TV (HxW) is smaller than my 22″ Samsung (kitchen – no DVD) because the bezel is thinner and screen is about 21.5″ diagonally. So if you have a tight space, that could be a good thing.

Really, I’m thinking this is the best 22″ LCD w/DVD out there. The price is not bad and the picture/sound is as good as it gets in this class TV. A decent, swivel-arm, tiltable, wall-mount can be had for 30 bucks. Bought TV thru Video Audio Center without a hitch.

Reviewed by : N. Gnas,   Sep 8, 2009