Typical price: £900
What is it: 26-inch LCD TV incorporating Wega Engine technology
What we think: A great picture quality and nice design make this a good mid-range LCD, although the lack of PC connectivity lets it down
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 July 2005
Tags: Sony, Sony KLV-26HG2, LCDs, VCR, screens
We like:
Style; Wega Engine picture quality; ease of use
We don't like:
No PC input; not high-definition compatible; limited Memory Stick functionality
You might also need:
Scart cable; component cable; aerial
CNET UK judgement:
Perfect for the bedroom, this 26-inch LCD boasts Sony's peerless Wega Engine and has a nice collection of AV inputs. Given its size, it's a shame there's no PC input, but it'll look great on your wall and it's very easy to use
Full review:
LCD TV prices may be falling fast, but the 32-inch and above category is still the domain of the wealthy or hardcore. In the mid-range, LCDs are much more affordable -- the perfect candidates for the bedroom. After all, space is likely to be at much more of a premium there than in the living room, and what better way to show off than hanging a TV on your bedroom wall? Continue Reading...
Sony KLV-26HG2 History
18 Oct 2005 in Reviews
TVs for the bedroom: Mid-range beauties
If you want to buy a new TV these days, it'll have to be a flat screen, even if it's for the bedroom or kitchen. These new models from the major makers impress not only because of their picture quality and design, but also their low price. Some even offer integrated Freeview tuners and high-definition compatibility, meaning they're perfect long-term buys
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Latest user reviews
February 25, 2006
Posted by: David Mackenzie
"A fantastic LCD, unnecessarily downgraded for Europe."
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