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The KDL-V26XBR1 is a 26-inch LCD HDTV in Sony's Bravia line, and it combines attractive styling, strong performance, and appealing features. The silver and black LCD monitor comes with stereo speakers built in below the wide-format screen, and the included tilt-and-swivel pedestal stand can be removed for mounting the monitor on the wall. Inputs and controls are split between the side and the rear, leaving the front free and clear of distractions.

A built-in CableCARD slot and ATSC tuner potentially allow you to view digital and cable content without any additional receivers. The wide-format LCD screen is ideal for HDTV and movies. The KDL-V26XBR1 also has a USB input for a digital camera and an analog RGB input for connecting a PC, so it really can serve as the center of a complete audio/video system.

The picture on the LCD screen looks crisp and lifelike, with a native resolution of 1,366X768 and a quick 8-millisecond response time. Screen brightness adjusts automatically to compensate for the amount of light in the room, so the KDL-V26XBR1 looks equally good by day or night. The stereo speakers are rated at 13 watts of audio output per channel, creating a strong audio experience to go along with the video.

Favorite channel memory, memory for the video settings for each input, a split-screen freeze function, and a choice of four viewing modes add to the appeal of the KDL-V26XBR1. When reviewing digital photos, the KDL-V26XBR1 can display them in an index or slideshow format, adjusting the speed of the slideshow, using audio accompaniment, and rotating or zooming in on the photo.

The jack pack provides a good selection of input and output options, with two RF inputs, three composite video inputs (one on the side panel), one S-video input, three component video inputs (one side), the PC input, and one HDMI input. The KDL-V26XBR1 also has an optical digital audio output, the USB input, and an analog audio output. The included universal remote control is a slender silver model with a slide panel covering some of the less frequently used buttons.

Warranty
1 year parts and labor