An LCD Television in the 23-Inch and smaller category is often just the right size for a second room, office, or small apartment. Today's LCD televisions offer great performance, as well as the latest input options for DVD players, and some have outputs for connection to a home theater system. A compact LCD Television is the perfect space saver. Check out some of my current favorites. Also, check out my suggestions for LCD TVs in the 26 and 27-Inch, 32 and 37-Inch, and 40-Inch and Larger screen sizes. In addition, check out more suggestions for small LCD TVs from Matt Torres, About.com Guide for TV/Video.
1. Samsung LN22A450 22-inch LCD TV
Although the Samsung LN22A450 has a non-standard screen size of 22-inches and a non-standard native pixel resolution of the 1680x1050, it none-the-less is quite at home along side its other HDTV cousins. Featuring a 3,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time, and 16x9 aspect ratio, the LN22A450 provides a great viewing experience for a smaller size LCD television. Other practical features include, HDMI and component video inputs, ATSC and QAM tuners for reception of both over-the-air and non-scrambled cable HDTV signals, and a speaker system with SRS TruSurround XT audio processing. You can also use this set as computer monitor as it has a VGA input for your PC, which makes it a good candidate for the bedroom, office, or dorm room.
2. VIZIO VO22L 22-Inch LCD Television
Vizio is probably the most aggressively priced, and sucessful TV brands in the U.S.. Their strategy is to sell through warehouse stores, such as Costco and other discount outlets. Although their sets are very inexpensive, in comparison with the competition, they do offer a quality product. The VO22L 22-Inch LCD Television, features 1680x1050 native pixel resolution, which supports up to 1080i input signals, a good contast ratio, and a 5 response time. This set also has supplies 2 HDMI inputs, 1 Component Video input, and a PC monitor output. If you are looking for a compact LCD television for the bedroom, kitchen, or dorm room, consider the VO22L. For more details, also check out the easy to read Quick Start Guide and User Manual3. LG Electronics 22LG30 22-Inch LCD TV
LG has a great reputation making stylish, and excellent peforming, LCD PC monitors, but they are also heavily invested in both LCD and Plasma Televisions. The 22LG30 is a 22-inch LCD TV that delivers great images with its 1650x1050 native pixel resolution, a stated 5,000:1 contrast ratio, and 5ms response time. Also included are HDMI and PC monitor inputs, and both ATSC and QAM tuners for over-the-air and unscrambled HD cable signal sources. On the audio side, the 22LG30 incorporates "Clear Voice Technology", which insure clear dialog when sound effects get louder, and "Invisible Speakers" , which conceals the speakers within the TVs frame bezel. If you looking for a samll television with both style and substance, check out the LG 22LG30.4. Samsung LN19A451 19-inch LCD Television
The Samsung LN19A451 is a very stylish, 19-inch LCD TV that is great for small spaces. Inside its white frame and 19-inch screen, there is a pixel resolution of 1440x900, a contrast ratio of 3000:1, both HDMI and HD-Component Video Inputs, and PC monitor input. This set can receive both analog and HDTV signals, whether over-the-air or via cable (non-premium channels), with its built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuners. This set has SRS Trusurround XT for a better listening experience, and also features a headphone jack for private listening. The LN19A451 may just be the perfect solution for bedroom, office, or even a dorm room. In addition, it can also be used as a PC monitor via its VGA input. For more details, you can also download the User Manual.5. Westinghouse SK-19H210S 19-Inch LCD TV
Are you looking for a 19-inch television to replace that old tube set? If so, check out the Westinghouse SK-19H210S. This set may be small, but it has some great, practical, features to enhance your viewing enjoyment including: 1440x900 pixel resolution, 1,000:1 constrat ratio, 5ms response time, an HDMI input, built-in ATSC/NTSC/ClearQam tuner, and a PC monitor input. This set is also equipped with a carrying handle that makes it easy to move from room to room, if needed. This set is great for home, office, or classroom use.6. ViewSonic N1630w 15.6-inch LCD TV
ViewSonic N1630w may be small, but it offers features and performance found on larger LCD sets. Hidden behind its modestly sized 15.6-inch screen is a pixel resolution of 1366x768, a real-world contrast ratio of 1000:1, both HDMI and HD-Component Video Inputs, and PC monitor input. Also, with built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuners, this set can receive both analog and HDTV signals, whether over-the-air or via cable (non-premium channels). This set may just be the perfect solution for bedroom, office, or even a dorm room. In addition, it can also be used as a PC monitor via its VGA input. Also, because of its small size, this set may be great to use in a video editing setup.