Typical price: £1,149
What is it: High-definition compatible 37-inch LCD TV
What we think: Competitively priced and competent but ultimately flawed
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 27 April 2006
Tags: Mirai, Mirai T37156 Cobra, LCD, quick access, speakers
We like:
Affordability; high-definition compatibility; easy to use; analogue induced images
We don't like:
Style and build quality; no integrated digital tuner; subdued HDMI performance; sound quality
You might also need:
HDMI cable; component cable; RGB Scart; Freeview tuner
CNET UK judgement:
Mirai's new T37156 is attractively affordable if you can ignore the ungainly design and absence of a Freeview tuner. Analogue connected images outperform HDMI alternatives -- which will concern anyone interested in high-definition only
Full review:
Far Eastern imports usually offer huge savings, but they come at the expense of overall performance, build quality and long-term reliability. And by supplementing Japanese technology with Taiwanese cost efficiency Mirai has developed one of the most affordable large screen LCD TVs on the market -- but you'll have to accept a few drawbacks. Continue Reading...
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