The LC-15B6U-S from Sharp is a 15-inch AQUOS TV with a flat LCD screen, ideal for wall mounting or for use with its included swivel stand. The stand includes a handle for toting the LC-15B6U-S, and the stand can be removed for mounting the monitor on a wall with standard VESA hardware (available separately).

The picture on the standard 4:3 aspect ratio screen looks good in all sorts of light conditions. The display's resolution is 640X480, with all images displayed in 480p unless interlaced display is chosen via the on-screen menu. The 500:1 contrast ratio and 430 cd/m2 luminance rating contribute to the picture quality on this TV, which is rated at the enhanced definition level (not HDTV).

The LC-15B6U-S is well suited to displaying progressive scan DVD content, and it has advanced 3:2 pulldown conversion to ensure that film content looks smooth. The screen can be viewed from 170 degrees vertically and horizontally, so visibility is great from any seat in the room.

The audio output is rated at 2.1 watts per channel, which is enough when watching a small TV such as this one. Among the convenience features are three color temperature settings and a previous channel return button.

The rear panel holds a set of inputs and outputs for use with a DVD player and other components, including an HD component video input, an S-video input, a pair of audio/video inputs, an RF input, and an audio/video output. All the input and output jacks are protected from dust by a removable cover.

The silver monitor of the Sharp LC-15B6U-S looks good from every angle, with silver speakers flanking the display panel and colorful control buttons along the top edge.

Warranty
1 year parts and labor