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Top 8 Best LCD Televisions 23-Inches and Smaller

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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 Upscaling DVD and Blu-ray Disc 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 the About.com TV/Video Site.

1. Samsung LN22B460 22-inch LCD Television

If your are looking for a small screen LCD TV that offers good performance, check out the Samsung LN22B460. Behind its modest 22-inch 16x9 screen, if offers 1366x768 (720/768p) native pixel resolution, 15,000:1 stated contrast ratio, and 8ms response time. Other practical features include both HDMI and component video inputs, ATSC and QAM tuners for reception of both over-the-air and non-scrambled cable HDTV signals, and an onboard speaker system bolstered with SRS TruSurround HD audio processing. You can also use this set as computer monitor as it has a VGA input for your PC. This set even offers a game mode to increase image vividness and minimize game controller/TV response lag. This set is great for the office, dorm, or bedroom.
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2. Toshiba 22AV600U 22-inch LCD Television

The Toshiba 22AV600U may be small, but it offers great image quality and practical features. With a 22-inch screen size, 720p resolution, and wide viewing angle, this set provides a good, viewable image. Its 2 HDMI, 2 Component, S-Video, and PC VGA inputs provide an abundance of connection options. There is even a side mounted set of composite video/analog stereo AV inputs. In addition, an included ATSC/QAM tuner allows access to high definition signals from HDTV broadcasts (Note: 1080i input signals are scaled down to 720p for screen display). This set also includes a "soundstrip" thin profile speaker system that provides decent sound in comparision to the built-in speakers of some other sets of this size.
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3. 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.
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4. 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.

5. LG Electronics 22LH20 22-Inch LCD TV

LG makes stylish and excellent peforming LCD PC monitors, but they are also invested in both LCD and Plasma Televisions. The 22LH20 is a 22-inch LCD TV that delivers great images with its 1366x768 native pixel resolution, a stated 8,000:1 contrast ratio, and 5ms response time. Also included are HDMI and PC monitor inputs, ATSC/QAM tuners for over-the-air and unscrambled HD cable signal sources, a and "Picture Wizard" for easy setup. On the audio side, the 22LH20 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 22LH20.
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6. Samsung LN19B360 19-inch LCD Television

The Samsung LN19B360 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 720p resolution, a contrast ratio of 3000:1, both HDMI and HD-Component Video Inputs, and PC monitor input. This set can receive both HDTV signals, whether over-the-air or via cable (non-premium channels), with its built-in ATSC/QAM tuners. This set has SRS Trusurround XT HD for a better listening experience. The LN19B360 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. You DVDs and video games will look great, even on this small screen set.
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7. 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.
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8. 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.
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