CNET product brief
The Coby TF-TV1511 is a 15-inch, LCD television.
Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $255.
This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Specs:
Product type:
LCD TV;
Diagonal size:
15 in;
Brightness (cd/m2):
250
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Price range:
$200.39 - $253.99
Product type:
LCD TV
Diagonal size:
15 in
Brightness (cd/m2):
250
Image contrast ratio:
500:1
Resolution:
1024 x 768
Image aspect ratio:
4:3
Description:
The Coby TF-TV1511 is a 15-inch, LCD television.
Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $255.
This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros:
Has a 4:3 image aspect ratio, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.
By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this favorable an image aspect ratio is $370.
This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when connected to a high definition signal.
The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.
Cons:
Has only a 15-inch screen size.
This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average TV on the market today.
Suitability:
An LCD TV, suited for personal entertainment.
Also, a wide aspect display such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value:
In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.
Suggestions:
(1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read CNET editors'
Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide
.
(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.
Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area
Electronics Take Back Coalition
.
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