Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #335260 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: KLV-26HG2
• Released on: 2004-03-31
• Dimensions: 19.29" h x 31.10" w x 9.45" l, 29.76 pounds
• Display size: 26

Manufacturer's Description
With a continuing growth in demand for high quality LCD televisions, Sony has launched the new KLV-26HG2 LCD television set. Developed to enhance picture quality on flat panel TVs, this Sony unique technology utilises advanced digital processing techniques to deliver images that are more natural, clearer and sharper than ever before. This elegant new model offers the best possible picture and sound quality available in smaller screen flat panel displays plus all the benefits of integrated AV connectivity.

Superlative Small Screen LCD Performance
The KLV-26HG2 television features a W-XGA and XGA super wide angle LCD panel respectively to deliver the exceptional picture quality of the WEGA Engine" system. With improved clarity, more natural colours and contrast plus sharper images, these sets represent a major breakthrough in small screen LCD performance. Both models sport the latest slimline design with aluminium fascia and new side speaker styling, making them ideal for smaller living rooms, studies and even bedrooms where space is at a premium. The KLV-26HG2 is the first 26 LCD television from Sony and offers customers a mid-size option for larger locations. Like other WEGA Engine" televisions, both models feature a 170° viewing angle for multi-positional entertainment.Focusing on Connectivity
As well as 2 SCART sockets, front AV inputs for camcorder connection and audio output terminals for linking up with home theatre systems, the KLV-26HG2 includes a Memory Stick slot with JPEG/MPEG1 compatibility. This makes playing back video clips and viewing still pictures stored on Memory Stick media quick and easy and ensures effortless interaction with other Memory Stick products such as digital still cameras, digital camcorders and VAIO PC's. With connectivity becoming increasingly important in business and leisure, Memory Stick compatibility is essential for fast, convenient access to digital data.

Customer Reviews

A brilliant beast
When my dad bought an LCD (a Philips model) at the start of this year, I knew I wanted one. I was disgusted to see that the high-quality screen in the Philips model had been wasted, because that TV couldn't accept the clearer quality progressive scan signals because it lacked the required inputs. This seems to have been common on European LCDs until recently.

Now things seem to be catching up. This set DOES have the required Component Video inputs (albeit only one set) and the image quality is extremely good. The black level is MUCH better than on the Philips model, and it can actually be further improved by setting the TV to Power Saving mode then adjusting the brightness and contrast from there.

Pros: Excellent LCD image quality. Stores different Image settings (Brightness/Contrast etc) for different channels. Good quality sound. Very nice looking on screen display!

Cons: Analog Tuner (use your own external digital decoder). Limited on the connections side - no digital video input (DVI, HDMI), only one RGB SCART socket and more importantly, only one Component Video input, so save some money for a splitter.