ViewSonic VT2430This TV is pretty good all around, unless you need to look up at it. Like my LCD computer monitor it starts going dark quickly as your eye level goes below the screen. I bought it for my bedroom where it sits on a higher dresser. Since the base only allows it to tilt up (back) not down (pitch forward) it’s almost indiscernible from a relaxed position in bed. I guess I’ll have to mount it to the wall so I can tilt it enough to watch from bed.
Our larger Panasonic LCD doesn’t suffer from this degrading image from lower angles, but my LG PC monitor does. Maybe it’s got something to do with monitor vs TV design?
The sound is pretty good considering the little speakers. It’s a TV for a small room, in the living room it wouldn’t cut it but in a small room with the audio adjusted it’s just right.
There’s a single HDMI, but component and coax inputs, so unless you plan on running a ton of HD hookups to it you should be fine.
The screen format options are limited to full or 4:3, nothing more advanced. But those are the only options I usually use on my other TVs anyway.
The picture, as long as you don’t look from a lower angle as noted, is quite good. Side angles aren’t as good, again, as the Panasonic LCD (and of course can never compare to the Panny plasma in the living room)As a back up TV this will do the job if you can get it for a good price. If you’re looking for something more, spend a few extra bucks and get something with a better ability to be viewed from indirect angles. I bit due to the 1080p resolution, but honestly the 32″ Panasonic LCD we have in the other room blows this set away even though it’s a 720p. At this size, unless you’re on top of the set, you can’t really see too much of a difference.