Sharp Aquos LC20D42U 20 Inch LCD HDTV
Sharp Aquos LC20D42U 20 Inch LCD HDTV
Sharp’s widescreen 20″ LC-20D42U is an HDTV Liquid Crystal Television that provides a slim, versatile high definition TV solution with a distinctive design. It features a high-performance LCD panel for high brightness, a high contrast ratio, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angles. The LC-20D42U includes ATSC/NTSC tuners to receive off-air broadcasts. In addition, it is PC compatible as well as an HDTV monitor for greater versatility. As an HDTV monitor, it is compatible with all 1080i and 720p signals from HDTV sources.
4 Stars 1st smaller LCD with good off-angle viewing vertically!?
This is the first (smaller) LCD set I’ve seen that has a good off-angle view when looking up (first of a new generation of smaller sets with upgraded LCD as found on bigger sets)!
I once got burned by a Toshiba 23HLV87 (off-angle view when looking up was terrible) which I exchanged for a Toshiba 26LV47 (off-angle view is great up/down as well as from the sides). After my experience with the Toshibas, I found that many smaller LCD sets (`bout anything smaller than 26″) that look good from the sides (and some looked good from above) have a terrible off-angle view when looking up.
I’ve wanted to replace my kitchen TV (mounted high) with an LCD, and after a call to Sharp to verify this screen does indeed look good (when looking up), I ordered (the owner manual says the viewing angles are 170 degrees horizontally...
