Reviews of the Sony MFM-HT205
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CNET Review
The Good: Attractive design; integrated TV tuner; integrated speakers and subwoofer; impressive image quality; nice selection of video ports; well-designed remote control.
The Bad: Limited adjustability; no HDMI port.
The Bottom Line: The Sony MFM-HT205 is a double threat, serving as both a TV and a computer monitor. This 20-inch wide-screen LCD features an impressive array of video connections, and it wowed us with its image quality. It will suit the work and entertainment needs of all but the most discerning graphics professionals.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 87/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: Meanwhile, an extraordinarily high 1,600:1 maximum contrast ratio and 470cd/m2 brightness make the screen look lively even across the largest of living rooms, although this can be easily tuned down for more close-up, computing work
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personal computer world
Review Summary: The Sony MFM-HT205 is part monitor, part TV. Looks good and performs well and is the best choice for home use
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: MFM-HT205
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 20 in - Widescreen
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Display Technology S-IPS
- Resolution 1680 x 1050
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 1600:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 470 cd/m2
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Viewing Angle 170 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 170 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 6 ms
- V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
- Max V-Sync Rate 85 Hz
- Max H-Sync Rate 86 KHz
- Display Menu Language Dutch, French, German, English, Italian, Russian, Swedish
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner PAL, SECAM
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-and-picture (PAP)
- Channel Coverage VHF:2-12, UHF:21-69, Cable:1-20, Cable:21-41
Video Features
- Video Interface SCART, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480p, 720p, 1080i
- Supported Computer Resolutions 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)
- Teletext Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 3 Watt, 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 5 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS WOW
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
- Output Power / Total 11 Watt
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x DVI-Digital ( 24 pin digital DVI ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x SCART (RGB) ( 21 pin SCART ), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
- PC Interface DVI, VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 2 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 72 Watt
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Included Accessories LCD TV stand
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
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