LCD TV Reviews

Connections

Inputs:
Video: HDMI (1), component video (2), VGA (1), S-video (1), composite video (1)
Audio: Stereo analog (4), minijack (1)
Outputs:
Video: None
Audio: Optical digital (1), stereo analog (1)
Additional: RF (1)

Features
Type: LCD
Screen Size (diagonal): 40 inches
Native Resolution / Aspect Ratio: 1,366 x 768 / 16:9
Lamp Life: N/A
Wall Mount or Stand Included?: Stand
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 30.71 x 41.3 x 8.98 (with stand)
Weight (pounds): 67.68 (with stand)
Price: $1,000

Ratings: WinBook 40D1 LCD HDTV

Build Quality: 88
• Panel is light but sturdy
• Remote and menu structure look like they belong to an entry-level display, which, of course, they do

Value: 96
• Currently the best deal in town for a 40-inch LCD HDTV
• For an even better deal, the 46-inch model is just $1,300

Features: 84
• Internal ATSC and NTSC tuners
• Only one HDMI input
• No CableCARD, USB, PIP, or program guide

Performance: 89
• Great contrast ratio for an LCD
• Solid color, detail, and bit depth
• No 3:2 pickup for film sources

Ergonomics: 89
• Remote control is sluggish, lacks backlighting, and contains buttons that don't do anything
• Menus are easy to navigate

Overall Rating: 90
The 40D1's performance may not meet the exacting standards of a videophile, but it's an impressive performer for the low price, capable of rendering an attractive image with a wide range of sources.

General Information
40D1 LCD HDTV, $1,000
WinBook/Micro Electronics
(800) 634-3478
www.winbook.com