CHEAP VIZIO VA19LHDTV10T 19-Inch ECO 720p LCD HDTV

When over-the-air digital TV became the law of the land, I decided to replace the 13″ CRT TV in my bedroom with a small widescreen LCD set, and after much research selected this Vizio VA19L. I’m satisfied I couldn’t have made a better choice.

My old CRT set with an indoor antenna never delivered anything but two VHF channels, one pretty well and the other just barely watchable. Since it didn’t give me any UHF whatever, I was concerned about whether I’d get anything on OTA digital since that uses UHF frequencies. To my pleasant surprise, this Vizio on an indoor antenna gives me 17 digital channels in excellent quality, five of them HD. And standard 480i programming looks great on it too, which is certainly not true of all HDTVs.

It also replaces the 19″ widescreen monitor I had on the computer cart beside my bed. The TV’s 1366×768 resolution does not exactly match any standard computer resolution, but again to my surprise, the old Radeon 9600 graphics card in my small form factor system provides 1360×768 which fills the screen perfectly while properly maintaining aspect ratio. And I find my Samsung NC10 netbook does also, though I don’t really expect to use that much with the Vizio.

Reading other reviews here I see a number of users complaining about the sound quality and angle of view. I think the sound is just fine for a small set, speech is nice and clear, and since I’m hard of hearing I would sure notice it if it weren’t. As for angle of view, perhaps those complaining were used to CRTs. Of course all LCD flat panels have noticeable light fall-off when viewed from an extreme angle, and I have seen some laptop monitors where this was very bad, but the Vizio is just fine as far as I’m concerned — seems about as good to me as the 32″ Samsung I have in the living room.

There are even a few things that I like a lot better than the bigger set. On my Samsung there’s just one button for changing inputs, which means you have to cycle through several to change from TV to DVD player and/or whatever else you have connected. On this Vizio there’s a separate button on the remote for each input, which is much more convenient. Also, the Guide button on the remote brings up brief program info not only about what’s playing now, but also what’s on the schedule for several hours ahead. This is very handy, though I suppose it may depend on the particular stations in your area — I don’t know if it does this on cable also since I don’t use this TV on cable.

I’ve had this Vizio now for about seven months, no problems of any kind, and it gets an easy five stars from me. I like it so much I’m just about to order the 22″ Vizio VA220E which seems identical except for screen size, for my home office.

The VIZIO VA19L 19″ LCD HDTV offers high definition 720p and 1080i support with resolutions up to 1366×768. This means that both standard and high definition television programming will appear bright and beautiful. And thanks to the VA19L’s small size, it’s the perfect fit for any room.

A perfect fit for any room. Click to enlarge.

Side-panel controls.

Includes full-function remote.

19-Inch HDTV
Experience the superb picture quality from a flat panel high definition television only 2.5 inches thin at an affordable price with the compact VIZIO VA19L HDTV.

With a native panel resolution of 1366 x 768, the VA19L is compatible with 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), and 1080i (HDTV) signals.

The VA19L displays 16.7 million colors and features a dynamic contrast ratio of 5000:1.

170-Degree Horizontal Viewing Angle
The VA19L features a viewing angle of up to 170 degrees, resulting in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room.

Integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC Digital Television Tuner
Enjoy high definition and regular television programs with or without paid high definition service.

Versatile Design
Two HDMI inputs, Component and RF inputs, and an RGB input all help maximize your High-Definition television experience.

ECO HD
ECO HD exceeds current Energy Star guidelines by at least 15% below Energy Star 3.0, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.

VA19L Inputs

• HDMI with HDCP: 2
• RF Connector for Internal Tuner: 1
• Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
• Computer RGB: 1

VA19L Outputs

• Headphones: 1

One-Year Warranty
VIZIO provides a one-year warranty on its products for extra peace of mind in your purchase.

What’s in the Box
VIZIO VA19L HDTV, VIZIO VR1 remote control, AA batteries for remote control (2), Power cord, VIZIO screen cleaning cloth, User manual, Quick Setup Guide, Registration Card, VIP Services Brochure

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VIZIO VA19LHDTV10T 19-Inch ECO 720p LCD HDTV Feature

• 19-Inch HDTV 1366 x 768 Resolution – Experience the superb picture quality from a flat panel high definition television only 2.5-Inch thin at an affordable price with the compact VIZIO VA19L HDTV
• 170-Degree Horizontal Viewing Angle – a viewing angle of up to 170-degrees, resulting in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere.
• Integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC Digital television tuner – enjoy high definition and regular television programs with or without paid high definition service.
• Versatile Design – 2-HDMI inputs, Component and RF inputs, and an RGB input all help maximize your High Definition television experience.